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Asia » India » Maharashtra » Mumbai July 31st 2014

As I sit in the bus from Mumbai to Pune - I feel like I’ve been in a comedy of errors up until now. After not hearing squat from the Unicontinental, I booked with the Golden Swan from booking.com (great site BTW). They were going to pick me up from the airport so when I saw a nice man holding a piece of paper with my name on it at the airport I naturally thought it was the Golden Swan. On arrival at the hotel I realised that the Unicontinental had somehow been listening even though they had not been responding to my emails……. This is the moment where Pi Wei loses her shit after 20 hours of travel and what now seemingly amounts to abduction, as they hold me captive in their lobby insisting that ... read more

A New Beginning

Asia » India » Maharashtra » Mumbai » Bandra July 29th 2014

London Heathrow Airport, Plane Landing @ Sunset #1

daveolivertravels

So here I am sitting in Mumbai. This trip takes me to Asia, starting off in India. How long will it last? Where am I going? I have no precise date to return. I couldn't get the time off I wanted for this trip so I had to think about it for a second and I quit my job. I had saved up for this trip and planned it for almost 2 years (well don't let me lie to you, there was no planning), so when I didn't get the time off I needed I resigned. I have nothing tying me down so I figured I might as well go for it because who knows what could happen if I wait. Now with no date I have to be back I will try to travel for ... read more

London Heathrow Airport, Plane Landing @ Sunset #2

London Heathrow Airport, Plane Landing @ Sunset #3

Mumbai

Asia » India » Maharashtra » Mumbai » Dadar June 5th 2014

Elephanta Cave (Gharapuri)

BN Travels

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Mumbai or better known as "Bollywood," displays the economic contrast that exist within India. Home of the biggest slums of India and ultra modern skyscraper that highlighted the shoreline. Although, my stay was short, I enjoyed the city despite its lack of affordable accommodations. And of course the bed bugs...What was most memorable about our stay in Mumbai was our struggle to find an affordable hostel that met our standards. Borja needed a good flushing toilet and I felt the same way. After wandering around near the Central Bus Station, we found a local... read more

Mumbai then home

Asia » India » Maharashtra » Mumbai » Colaba February 15th 2014

The David Sasoon Library

tembiwoo

And then before you know it it’s the last train journey the last city you will visit in India and the last days and hours. The train journey was lovely the country side was very hilly we seemed to be going up into the mountains passing through great valleys. It was only a 3 hour trip and it went very quickly. What I love about Indian trains is that you are constantly plied with drinks and food as well as that you can order breakfast, lunch or dinner. I had omelet toast which usually means there is chilli in the egg and it comes as a sandwich mildly warm and hardly toasted but amazing how the orders are taken on long slips of paper and that you always getthe right order. The Mumbai train station- the ... read more

Ghandi, Mumbai, the Gates of India/ Elephanta

Asia » India » Maharashtra » Mumbai January 25th 2014

Ghandi's sandles

kristinsarah

My mom and I went out one morning to see Ghandi's memorial thing they have here. "the Aga Khan Palace was built by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in Pune, India. Built in 1892, it is one of the biggest landmarks in Indian history. The palace was an act of charity by the Sultan who wanted to help the poor in the neighbouring areas of Pune, who were drastically hit by famine" If you care, the link is (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aga_Khan_Palace) It was really amazing to see the story and pictures of Ghandi. He is always looking down. I don't think I saw a single picture of him looking at the camera or looking up. Th... read more

James came to visit!

Asia » India » Maharashtra » Mumbai » Juhu January 24th 2014

At the cinema

AliB90

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Bike riding at Sanjay Gandhi national park

Fruit and veg sellers at Sanjay Gandhi national park

First Trip to India

Asia » India » Maharashtra » Mumbai November 11th 2013

Mumbai

Brett9

Made my first trip to India in September. I was admittedly a little bit nervous, having heard all of the catch phrases related to travel in India; sensory overload, in your face, overwhelming, depressing, etc. I visited Mumbai, Dehradun, New Delhi, and Bagalore. I don't know that I have the time to go through each city in detail but overall, I absolutely loved it. And because most of my travel is a mix of business and pleasure I don't always have time to see all of the touristy spots. It may sound strange but India reminded me Brazil in many ways. I don't know how many times I have been to Brazil but I think having so much experience there unknowingly prepared me for India. MUMBAI: I compare this city to Rio de Janiero (minus Copacabana ... read more

Mumbai...

Asia » India » Maharashtra » Mumbai » Colaba November 8th 2013

rachelpointer

It's been a couple of weeks since my last update, and a lot has happened! We left Kumily and after a stressful few connections through Kottayam and Ernakulam - we nearly missed the train as our bus and taxi were being held up by traffic! We got an overnight train back up to Goa, which by now we knew pretty well. We stayed in the north in Anjuna and travelled out regularly to Baga and Vagator which are our favourite places as the beaches are gorgeous and the nightlife and hostel life is busy. We also went parasailing! We had so much fun in Goa and met lots of travellers from all over the world as well as making friends with some of the local people working there. I really do love that place, and I'm ... read more

Mumbai by night tour

Asia » India » Maharashtra » Mumbai » Colaba November 6th 2013

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

AliB90

Last night myself and four friends set off on the Mumbai by night tour, an insight into life after dark in this fascinating city. The tour itself only lasted two and a half hours but in that time I saw so many sights, some wonderful and some shocking. After catching the train to Colaba, we were greeted by our friendly tour guide who explained to us where we would be going that evening. Our first stop was Chowpatty beach, one of Mumbai's most famous beaches. It is located on Marine drive, a beautiful lit up boulevard which stretches all along the bay. Despite the fact that it was dark at this point, the beach was completely packed with families playing games, eating and building sandcastles. The place was so full of life and excitement, much like ... read more

Me and the girlies at the hanging gardens, overlooking Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beach

Elephanta Island

Asia » India » Maharashtra » Mumbai » Colaba October 25th 2013

Pretty buildings in Colaba

AliB90

On Tuesday we went to visit Elephanta Island. It is an island in Mumbai harbour, roughly 9km off the coast, known famously for it's rock - cut cave temples. The carvings and sculptures in the caves were very impressive, although many have begun to crack and bits have fallen off. There wasn't very much information on the island with regards to the history behind these caves, but I have since read that it's thought they were made between 450 and 750 AD. Sadly there are no elephants on Elephanta Island (that I'm aware of!), it was given it's name by the Portugese, who discovered a large elephant sculpture at the entrance, which has since collapsed. The island itself is beautiful, covered in trees and is very peaceful. We saw lots of monkeys with babies which were ... read more

Brief history of India

The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in...more history

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