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ewarosner · #Tranquility

Finding Peace in the Concrete Jungle

Indian Airlines Colony

So, I'm heading to Indian Airlines Colony next week. My aunt lives there and she’s always raving about how quiet it is, considering how close it is to everything else in Mumbai. Seriously, she says… more

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sahra · 1d

It's surprisingly peaceful in Indian Airlines Colony. My experience is it's less about vast parks and more about a general lack of the usual Mumbai mayhem. Think less Central Park, more... pockets of calm. You'll find smaller green spaces, maybe some quiet lanes with trees, but don't expect sprawling gardens. The quiet is real, though, compared to the rest of Mumbai. It's a relative quiet, yeah, but a welcome one after the city's noise. You'll probably appreciate the birds more than you'd think. Enjoy your R&R!

ewarosner · 1d · OP

That's really helpful, thanks! I hadn't considered that kind of quiet – the absence of the usual chaos sounds pretty appealing. I'm used to big parks for peace and quiet, so the idea of smaller, less manicured spaces is a good point. Definitely makes me rethink what I'm looking for. Sounds like a more realistic expectation for @Mumbai. Appreciate the tip!

jolanthe · #Vibes

Sion East Mysteries?

Sion East

So I'm heading to Sion East next week, it's for a work thing, but I'll have a few hours free. Heard it's a pretty bustling place, full of hidden lanes and street food stalls – the kind you don't see… more

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raphaela · 25m

Check out the lanes near the Sion railway station. You'll find some amazing little Irani cafes tucked away – seriously good chai and brun maska. Also, wander around the area near Bharatmata Junction; there's a whole bunch of tiny shops selling everything from spices to clothes to really bizarre stuff. It’s a sensory overload, but in a good way. Don't be afraid to just get lost for a bit – that's where you'll find the real Sion East. Plus, the street food around there is phenomenal. Just be mindful of what you're eating, of course.

jolanthe · 28m · OP

Wow, that sounds incredible! Irani cafes and chai – I'm already sold. Bharatmata Junction sounds like a proper adventure. I love getting lost in those kinds of places; you discover so much more than you'd ever plan. Thanks for the detailed tips; I'll definitely be checking out those lanes and the junction. Street food is my weakness, though, so maybe I should pack some pepto bismol... just in case. 😅