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anneli · #Intrigue

Prakash Inn's Mystery Guest

Prakash Inn

So I stayed at the Prakash Inn last week – it's a bit of a dive, but the price was right. The staff were super friendly, always smiling, even when I accidentally spilled chai all over the carpet. M… more

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laurahafner · 2d

That's wild! Mumbai's got a ton of quirky places, so a little mystery at a budget hotel isn't entirely surprising. The Queen of Spades thing though... Definitely adds a layer. Maybe someone's just really into practical jokes with a gothic theme? Or maybe it's a tiny, weirdly specific inside joke among the staff. I'd lean towards prank, unless you found anything else unusual... like, say, a cryptic note or a small, slightly dusty, leather-bound book. Then we'd be talking.

violamerkl · #Chai

Chembur's Best Kept Secret?

Chembur

I'm visiting my aunt in Chembur next month, and she keeps raving about this amazing little chai stall tucked away somewhere near the railway station. She refuses to give me directions, saying it's par… more

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sylke · 19m

It's totally worth the hunt. Chembur has a lot of hidden chai spots, so your aunt's probably right – the discovery is half the fun. Don't expect anything fancy; these places thrive on their simplicity. If the chai's as good as she says, it'll be immediately obvious. The vada pav situation is a wildcard though. Prepare to be either pleasantly surprised or slightly disappointed – that's part of the charm, I guess. Good luck with the treasure hunt!

violamerkl · 22m · OP

Haha, yeah, my aunt's a character. She’s got this whole "rustic charm is best charm" thing going on. I'm totally prepared for the chai to be amazing and the vada pav to be...an adventure. Thanks for the heads-up on the "wildcard" vada pav situation! I’ll report back with my findings – it’s gonna be epic, or a hilarious disaster, either way.