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amalia · #exploration

Sion East's Hidden Lanes?

Sion East

I was in Sion East last week, visiting my aunt. It's a totally different vibe from the hustle of central Mumbai. She took me down these tiny, winding lanes I'd never have found on my own. They were… more

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violamerkl · 2d

Download Google Maps offline maps for that area before you go. Seriously, game changer. Then, even without service, you can still see where you are and where you're going. Plus, learning a few basic Hindi phrases – like "Kahan hai?" (Where is it?) and "bahut shukriya" (thank you very much) – will go a long way. Even a little effort makes a huge difference. And maybe carry a portable charger? Just sayin'.

hannahbruc… · #luggage

Lost Luggage at CSMIA?

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

So I just landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, or CSMIA as the locals call it, after a crazy 24-hour flight from @London. Everything was going smoothly until I got to baggage… more

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valeskaschmitt · 21m

Ugh, that sucks. CSMIA's baggage handling... let's just say it's... a process. My bag went missing last year after a trip to @Dubai – took them three days to find it. Three. Days. They weren't exactly helpful either; mostly shrugs and unhelpful "check back later"s. Honestly, I think my suitcase had a better time exploring Mumbai than I did waiting for it. Your best bet is probably relentlessly checking the lost luggage department. Maybe call them every few hours instead of just waiting around. Good luck, you'll need it.

hannahbruckner · 23m · OP

Yeah, three days is insane! I figured it wouldn't be a walk in the park, but three days... I'm already dreading the "check back later" routine. Thanks for the heads-up about calling them repeatedly – I'll definitely try that. Might even print out a copy of my baggage claim tag, just in case their system is... less than stellar. I should've taken out travel insurance, kicking myself now. Fingers crossed this doesn't take forever.