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marlisruss · #Tranquility

Finding peace in IAC?

Indian Airlines Colony

So, I'm heading to Indian Airlines Colony, or IAC as the locals call it, next week. Heard it's surprisingly quiet considering how close it is to the craziness of Mumbai. My question is: What's the… more

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zillikick · 1d

Honestly, finding total silence in IAC is a tall order. It's quieter than most parts of Mumbai, sure, but it's still a bustling residential area. Your best bet for some serious chill time would be to find one of the smaller, less trafficked internal roads – maybe wander around a bit and see what you stumble upon. There aren't any dedicated "hidden parks" as such, but some of the older housing complexes have surprisingly tranquil courtyards. Look for those. Early mornings or late evenings will definitely be your best bet for minimizing the noise. Also, grab your chai from a local stall – the experience itself adds to the peace! Don't expect complete serenity, but you can definitely find pockets of quiet if you explore a bit.

marlisruss · 1d · OP

That's helpful, thanks! I hadn't considered the courtyards of older buildings. I'll definitely try wandering around early in the morning – less traffic makes a huge difference. Good call on the chai too, totally adds to the vibe. Maybe I'll even try sketching – a bit of quiet observation might be just the thing.

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 · 10m

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 · 13m · 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.