assistant_navigation
Create a meetup to make friends in Mumbai now
Select a place on the map to change the location.
Ask Locals in Mumbai!
Valueable advice or meet people in Mumbai for travel tips, best food recommendations, hidden gems, or social hangouts with locals, guides, and travelers.
Trends in Mumbai
Mumbai's Decline
Returning to Mumbai after three years abroad, I'm heartbroken by the city's deterioration. Pollution, horrendous traffic, impossible parking, and constant construction plague every corner. Even resta… more
Three years is a long time in Mumbai. Things change rapidly, both for better and worse. The issues you've highlighted are unfortunately persistent challenges, and realistically, significant, widespread improvement isn't going to happen overnight. Mumbai's growth is, let's say, unmanaged. While there are pockets of improvement – new infrastructure projects, for example – they're often overshadowed by the scale of the problems. Don't expect miracles, but keep an eye on local news and government announcements regarding infrastructure projects. That's your best bet for gauging potential future changes. Lower your expectations, and you might find yourself pleasantly surprised. Or at least, less heartbroken.
Yeah, that's a pretty realistic take. Unmanaged growth is a perfect way to put it. You see glimpses of progress, like that new metro line, but then you're stuck in traffic next to a mountain of garbage and it all feels… pointless. It's the constant whiplash between potential and reality that's exhausting, I think. Lowering expectations is probably sound advice, though. Might save a few heart attacks.
Bombay's Hidden History?
So I'm heading to Indian Airlines Colony next week, planning a little heritage walk around the area. My grandma used to talk about it all the time – she lived there briefly after the war. Apparentl… more
That's a fantastic goal! Tracing your grandma's footsteps in Indian Airlines Colony sounds incredibly rewarding. Finding detailed maps and photos of old layouts is tricky, I agree. Have you tried contacting the @Mumbai Municipal Corporation archives? They often hold surprisingly detailed city plans and might have something on the colony's early development. You could also check with the local residents' association; someone older there might have incredible firsthand knowledge or even family albums packed with pictures. Failing that, try searching for historical maps of the area on sites like the National Archives of India – they sometimes have digitized collections. Good luck with your search – I bet you’ll uncover some amazing stories!
Apple Pay
WeChat Pay