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jessi
Adventurer
Oct 3, 2008
Gateway of India 2 stars
Travel Tip: Gateway of India

I think the Gateway of India in Bombay (Mumbai) is the most photographed attraction of the city. All the time you see tourists posing in front of it. Well, if I am quite honest, I found the... [more]
jessi
Adventurer
Oct 3, 2008
Bollywood 3 stars
Travel Tip: Bombay

One day before we left India we figured that it would be a shame if we go without watching a Bollywood production. So we asked people in Bombay (Mumbai) for the best movie theater in town. They suggested going to the Eros Cinema. When we asked for the tickets they told us that the films are... [more]
andromeda
Adventurer
Jul 16, 2008
Righteous shopping at Colaba 3 stars
Travel Tip: Colaba

Walking down the Colaba shopping front a few years back, I was fidgeting about my pocket wondering what goodies I could gather for a cool bargain.
Sprawled on the pavement outside fancy big...
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SparkofMoon
Globetrotter
Jul 16, 2008
Juhu Beach 5 stars
Travel Tip: Juhu Beach

Juhu Beach, like Chowpatty Beach is another anomaly when it comes to beaches. There are a lot more people out and about at Juhu Beach and people actually lay out in the sun. As a girl, I'd be a bit... [more]

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SparkofMoon
Globetrotter
Jul 16, 2008
Along the Shores of Mumbai 5 stars
Travel Tip: Chowpatty Beach

Chowpatty Beach is one of the few beaches in Mumbai. And it's unlike any other beach you've been to, with horse-riding and local food stalls buzzing in the back. I can't say it's the cleanest beach... [more]

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SparkofMoon
Globetrotter
Jul 7, 2008
World Class Juice Corner 5 stars
Café Review: Haji Ali Juice Center

It's definitely a landmark in Mumbai with listings in almost every guide book of the city. It's a juice stall on the side of the road that's able to charge Rs. 150/glass and still triumph over its... [more]

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andromeda
Adventurer
May 30, 2008
Grappling with the Bombay local trains 2 stars
Travel Tip: Bombay

If they haven’t yet, somebody should write a book on ‘How to tackle the Bombay local trains’. It’s an art – something that becomes a part of intuition if you come to live there, but looks like insanity if you’re just visiting. Especially if you’re visiting from a less populated... [more]

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amenezes
Explorer
Mar 12, 2008
South Indian Cuisine at Sheetal Arch 4 stars
Restaurant Review: Sheetal Arch
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sheetal Arch is a scrumptious place to go for South Indian food. It is in the heart of Bandra, right near a well-known mall called Shopper's Stop.

Some of the food I love to eat...
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amenezes
Explorer
Mar 12, 2008
Dining at China Gate Restaurant 4 stars
Restaurant Review: China Gate Restaurant
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
China Gate Restaurant popped up just down the street from our Bandra apartment, so we decided to go check it out one evening. We couldn't help but observe crowds and crowds of people flocking... [more]

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amenezes
Explorer
Mar 12, 2008
Chinese food at Jimmy's Kitchen 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Jimmy's Kitchen

When I visit Mumbai, one of my favourite places to eat is Jimmy's Kitchen. There is a huge Chinese influence in India, and as a result Mumbai is blessed with many fantastic Chinese restaurants. My... [more]

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amenezes
Explorer
Mar 4, 2008
Shopping at Globus 4 stars
Travel Tip: Globus
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Globus is situated in the heart of Bandra, a popular shopping and tourist district in Mumbai. The mall is average-sized - not too big or small. and is clean and spacious. It has big name brands... [more]

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amenezes
Explorer
Mar 4, 2008
A fun day out at Essel World! 4 stars
Travel Tip: Essel World

Essel World is a big amusement park in Mumbai, a ferry ride away form the main city at Gorai Island. I had an amazing time there! We had a great selection of rides; I loved the Zyclone, a... [more]

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amenezes
Explorer
Mar 4, 2008
InOrbit Mall 5 stars
Travel Tip: InOrbit
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
InOrbit Mall is by far the best mall I have been to in Mumbai. The trip to Malad is fully worth it to see this place!

What really impressed me is the architecture of this mall, it...
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amenezes
Explorer
Mar 4, 2008
Bargain Shopping at Fashion Street 4 stars
Travel Tip: Fashion Street
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fashion Street is a great place to go to if you...well...ummm....love shopping!!!

In India certain clothing lines make a quality of clothing called "export quality". This means it is...
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amenezes
Explorer
Mar 4, 2008
Movie day at Eros Cinema 4 stars
Travel Tip: Eros Cinema
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my trips to Eros Cinema at Churchgate. They show a lot of Hollywood movies there, and the cinema is situated in a very posh and tourist-friendly area of Mumbai, with many beautiful stone... [more]
amenezes
Explorer
Mar 2, 2008