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adelina wants to eat something at Sushi Den
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biggynass wants to eat something at Sushi Den
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want to meet at Common Place

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catrin wants to visit a temple at Common Place
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susannaberg wants to visit a temple at Common Place
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merlinde wants to take a walk at Common Place
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4mos ago
Easy stroll, 1-2h, no rush.
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karina wants to visit a temple at Common Place
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want to meet at Hole in One

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birgamerker wants to eat breakfast at Hole in One
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biggi wants to eat breakfast at Hole in One
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resijohannsen wants to eat breakfast at Hole in One
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Slow morning + good coffee.
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Suman Nagar's Secret?

#mumbai #colaba #bandra
I spent a week exploring Mumbai, mostly hanging around Colaba and Bandra, but I stumbled upon Suman Nagar one afternoon. It was a total accident, got completely lost on a rickshaw ride! But man, the e… I spent a week exploring Mumbai, mostly hanging around Colaba and Bandra, but I stumbled upon Suman Nagar one afternoon. It was a total accident, got completely lost on a rickshaw ride! But man, the energy was different. So much life crammed into those narrow streets. I saw incredible street food, this one stall had the most amazing pav bhaji I've ever tasted, but everything seemed so...local. Like, intensely local. I tried to ask about some of the smaller shops, but language was a huge barrier. I'm wondering: What's the best way to really experience the heart of a place like Suman Nagar without feeling like a complete outsider?
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Image cindy local ·

Yeah, that pav bhaji stall you found is probably one of the ones near the main chowk, they've been there for years. The language thing is real, but you can get around it by just pointing and smiling, most vendors are used to it. If you want to go deeper, try going early morning around 7am when the place is waking up, the fruit sellers and chai guys are usually more relaxed and happy to gesture through a conversation. Just don't bring a camera out constantly, that's what makes you stick out.

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Image ines local ·

Honestly, just go back with a friend who speaks Hindi or Marathi. That's the real key. Once you can chat with the chai wala or the guy frying samosas, they'll point you to the best stuff that isn't even on a menu.

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Image claeregutmann · · -2

ugh another tourist who thinks they discovered something. suman nagar isnt a secret it's a residential area people live there. you dont need to "experience the heart" just eat the food and leave. if you want tips find a local friend or learn basic hindi before going. stop treating neighborhoods

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I want to sell my old clothes

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have u tried the chor bazaar route? not for selling to shops but the friday morning flea guys near mumbadevi, some of them buy vintage/retro pieces outright and pay better than the bale walas if ur stuff has any character. got 800 for a bunch of old levi's and band tees there. thing is u gotta go early like 6am and know how to hold ur ground, they smell desperation instantly

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one thing nobody mentioned, watch out for the weight vs piece thing. kabadiwalas and bale buyers pay by kilo so heavy stuff like denim and woolens actually earn more than fancy light stuff. i cleared a whole bag of old jeans to a guy in Malad for way better than what my branded shirts fetched. also wash everything before u show it, sounds obvious but dusty clothes get lowballed on sight.

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honestly the timing matters more than the platform. end of month is when people get salary and actually buy, so list ur stuff around the 1st or 2nd. also post pics in natural light near a window, not on ur bed with flash, makes a huge difference on OLX and insta thrift pages. i've flipped a lot of my old stuff this way and the same kurta that got ignored at 300 sold for 500 when i relisted it properly.

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