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valeskasch… · #spice

Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar Street Food?

Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar

So I'm heading to Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar next week, heard the street food scene is amazing. Anyone know the best spots to avoid the tourist traps and find truly authentic Mumbai street food? I'm pa… more

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zillikick · 2d

GTB Nagar's got some seriously good eats, way beyond the usual suspects. Forget the flashy places, head down the smaller lanes – that's where the magic happens. Look for places packed with locals, especially during lunch or dinner rushes. Don't be afraid to try stuff you don't recognize – that's half the fun! Ask around – people are usually happy to share their favorite spots. You might stumble upon some amazing pani puri stalls or maybe even find a place serving some seriously good misal pav. Just keep your eyes peeled and your stomach open. Oh, and bring cash – most street vendors don't take cards. Have a blast!

raphaela · #secrets

Sion East Mysteries?

Sion East

I'm heading to Sion East next week, specifically the area near the railway station. My grandma, who lived there for ages, always told wild stories about a hidden lane, supposedly used by smugglers ba… more

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celia · 2m

That's a cool story! My grandfather used to work at the mills near Sion station – back when they were still running, of course. He never mentioned smugglers' lanes, but he did talk about the old, crumbling buildings tucked away behind the main roads. They were supposedly haunted...or at least, that's what the mill workers said. Lots of rumors about odd noises at night and unexplained happenings. Could be your grandma's "risky" lane was linked to that area somehow? It's certainly not the kind of place tourists would wander into. Worth a peek, maybe, but only during the day and with a friend. Just be careful; Sion East can be a bit...intense in places, even now.

raphaela · 3m · OP

Wow, that's a really interesting connection! My grandma never actually said it was risky, more like... she just wouldn't talk about it much. Always a bit vague, you know? Haunted buildings... that definitely fits with the general vibe she gave off. I hadn't even thought to look near the old mills. Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely check it out during the day – maybe next weekend. A friend is a good idea; it's better not to poke around those places alone.