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]Blueangel 71 wrote: I'm not sure about the commuting from Bandra W to Wadala. An hour or more each way? Any recommendation for a trustworthy agent please? Though the time depends on the distance for house from Bandra Station and also from ... Read More

Dear i2consulting, Mumbai is a city where quite a large no. of Expats reside( some for upto even a decade ) while keeping their roots in base countries in Europe etc intact. After being here for some time,they invite friends and relatives who may ... Read More

Hi, I´m living in Andheri East and I have studied Chinese in Spain, I would like to continue studying but it is difficult to find a school or a teacher to do it. I am not a beginner, I studied one year and have knowledge.01 September 2013 ... Read More

Estimado Jorge y Raquel , He hecho las notings y bloquearon el tiempo para una visita a la favela para usted. Sí , va a encontrar un hotel con una habitación en torno al presupuesto indicado en torno Colaba.Are usted aficionado a los peces ... Read More

DearJorge y Raquel, Estaré encantado de mostrarle los barrios pobres y hablar con usted acerca de la cultura, la comida, las costumbres junto con la economía si así lo wish.and No habrá ningún costo para el ... Read More

Dear all, It is the most desired response given to someone with a problem that too within a week.Everyday Asia,may your tribe increase(at least on the blog.Please keep it up. Best Art Read More

whats happening.Where is the thread? Art Read More

Dear Blogger, You may PM for getting active assistance as I assist Expats.Do you speak Spanish by any chance? I am learning the language. Best Art Read More

Hi, That was a nice set of information.Useful to anyone who wants to go out but close to Mumbai.Wonder how ypu do it from Kathmandu. By the way Matheran has horse rides,no cars,lake and apiaries amongst other things. Thanks Art Read More

I need a studio apartment(2 rooms) or 1 BHK(3 rooms)full furnished and clean in Andheri (E) for 4 months.Need it as of yesterday. The requirement is for 4 months only.It is for an expat friend who is working in Andheri East. Read More

Dear Karan, Broadly a notice is to be given to the Marriage registrar(For South Mumbai at Old Custom House in Fort and for suburbs at Bandra)minimum 30 days before the date of marriage. After a month you meet the registrar & sign the register of ... Read More

dear blogger searching the net is suggested so that you can get to know about things which are on the web. Once you have the sequence as given by me you can do the search in about 2 hours time.Alternatively would suggest using a local friend who ... Read More

Dear Blogger, Given below is the list of places you may see.The sequence however can be altered and some of the points skipped,depending on the time available and the money you wish to spend. South Mumbai: 1)Afghan Church Colaba :It is always ... Read More

Dear Abbee, I can assist you in these matters without spending any extra efforts- as this is being done for another blog member- starting today. Obviously this is free of cost. He has already arrived in Mumbai from U.S. Emailing a copy of this ... Read More

Dear fellow blogger, I stay in Mumbai and I am learning Spanish. Would be happy to assist you while in Mumbai & also to put you in touch with expats. Do pm me. Best wishes, Art Read More

TiltFromCanada Today 14:52:15 True enough! I just wanted something to complain about, I guess, and this one is relatively less controversial :) That said, however, my ethnicity is indeed from South India, Madras, to be precise; and nothing beats ... Read More

following are some of the stray thoughts which I had after reading your post. 1)There are more Indians on the site than expats 2)In your opinion quite some of the Indians are only looking for dating opportunity. 3)Maybe you help us all by suggesting ... Read More

Hello Cerilo Pacina, I see that you know spanish. We are a group of 5 wanting to improve our spoken spanish. We could help you with Hindi. We can meet in New Mumbai at place convenient to you. Do let us know. Art Read More

I have been told by an expatthat she got a pv t message or two every week after registrring on expatt blog before coming to india. And practiccally all of them were of the kind—lets meet up or hang out etc. There can be no one reason for ... Read More

Thanks to bloggers who suggest meetups and those who think that it is for dating ,no one is sure .suggested meetups dont seem to take place. I have been suggesting a meetup for those interested in spanish (both local & expats) but have not been ... Read More

Que pena! wish you were in mumbai. Our spanish conversation group could have benefited. We always look for resource persons.......... Read More

Dear Fellowblogger, Que pena as they say.It is a pity that in Ahmadabad,you are finding it difficult to make friends. I assume that you speak Gujarati.What sort of work activity do you do.?I guess the stereotype is that the people in Gujarat only ... Read More

Hello fellow bloggers, Do you know spanish?We have a group of 5 who want to improve Spanish by interacting with native speakers in Mumbai. Art Read More

Hello all, I am part of a group of people studying spanish-in Mumbai,India. I plan to immerse myself in spain or some of the spanish speaking country. Is that practical?Advice requested on any aspect including the time frame etc. Best wishes, Art Read More

#7Report Yesterday 21:41:13 ruchita New member Mumbai 2014-07-17 niranjanaccord Active member Mumbai 2010-09-11 Did Niranjan really send a message in 2010 in response to Ruchitas post dated 2014? Mystery............. Read More

what sort of work opportunity would you be looking for?Also which parts of India in what time frame.Would be of better assistance if I know the skill sets you have. Please feel free to PM Best wishes, Art Read More

Anytime , if it is Mumbai,assistance is guaranteed. Do you know of anyone from Andalucia who is in Mumbai.We are looking for people who can help improve our spanish Read More

haresh2020 New member haresh2020 I am not an expat yet Currently living in Spain, in Malaga Want to move to India spanish, english Here, not from south americha tho Dear Haresh 2020 are you now in sun kissed malaga in Andalucia or in Mumbai where ... Read More

5 of us are seeking to improve spanish. Any spanish speaker (preferably from South America )who would like to help? Will help in reciprocation.Pls send PM. Best wishes, Art Read More

Are you in India/Mumbai now? Do tell. Best wishes, Art Read More

I have a list of about 500 words in English which are commonly understood by everyone in the cities including rikshaw drivers and shopkeepers.This is because no one says dhanyawad as explained by the teacher or the cheatbook.Just need to say ... Read More

This is a refershing way at looking at things.It isnt witty,jocular etc but talks about the most important aspect for in city driver-owner to consider. We need more such posts in all such topics.Thanks.Maybe someone can talk about the brands with AM ... Read More

Sometimes it is better to let a topic rage for a while. It may be better than the current situation in the forum where the exchange is of message such "want to hang around" etc.The moral policing by other members is not liked by some. They speak ... Read More

For those into Fish. A british chef who was in India and wrote a book has published a recipe for squids which he got from a hole in the wall restaurant which he goes on to say-provided the best coastal cuisine.The name of the place is Karkera tea ... Read More

Soy indio,vivo in mumbai. Soy estudiante espanol.Yo quiero aprender y mejorar mi espanol.No hablo espanol fluidez.Yo quiero hablando con gente que hable espanol. In return of the same I offer free assistance and being a free guide in Mumbai to ... Read More

An year in India(Mumbai-MMR with at least 15 million people is a vast market for food products)can give you an advantage which can not be taken away when you seek another assignment. A travel company is selling Turkiye as destination for the ... Read More

Hi Bangor, If you compare Mumbai with cities in Turkiye ,then it is more like Istanbul rather than Ankara. It is not impossible to survive in Mumbai with that money,but there does not seem to be a great saving potential in this offer. Welcome to ... Read More

Hi, The only cantonese (teacher,Interpreter,Translator) I knew is now very old and has stopped moving around.He stays in south Mumbai. It would be interesting to try & find chinese speakers. I will try to find them for you. Best wishes Art P.S.Can ... Read More

I can help you navigate on your own in Mumbai in 3 days flat.No charges for the same.(I hope that the post will not be moderated.)Let me know. Art Read More

My friend,a european expat has been in india for 6 years cannot speak or understand Hindi,has managed well for herself,until recently- till the bug of Hindi learning bit her. I have extensively mapped the the private tutor availability and they ... Read More

Dear Thea, The market is at Jogeshwari,Mutton street(chor bazar) and few places such as Ghatkopar where the colonial and antique replicas are manufactured.But the best is to look for Zorastrians(parsees),east Indians who are shifting or otherwise ... Read More

Thanks.Is it considered as derrogatory or impolite to use pinoy for filipinos by others? Do some filipinos also speak spanish?Which is the main language? Best wishes, Art Read More

A google search tells me that Pinoy expats means expats from Phillipines. Can you please enlighten on the word Pinoy. Best wishes, Art Read More

This typically is a problem faced by newcomers and sometimes by others as well. The FAQ page(in very simple English)along with a page which helps exploit the full potential of the blog, may help in resolving this problem.Alternatively bloggers may ... Read More

Yes,it is an important factor.The road width is not increasing(some times it does at the expense of the footpath for pedestrians)and every day about 700 cars get added so the road traffic is invariably slow and there could be traffic jams. Regards Read More

I second you.I 20 is good ,but choose your dealer well to get not only good service but better and more free services and fringe benefits. Regards Art Read More

I dont know as I am not from that industry,but I will try to check that out.I am sure that by then one of the blogger would have already answered by then. Till then,I would suggest you to give a thought about the accomodation offered: 1)The type ... Read More

you need to look for Goethe or for alliance de france in you city/ Mumbai.They are the best for German & French respectively.It is not explicitly stated but if you think of learning with just the net,I think it doesnt work that way.Contact classes ... Read More

I dont know much about the salaries of International chefs,but this one seems to be low in comparison. Hope we get to see you in Mumbai in November after having negotiated a more comfortable package. Best wishes, Art Read More

Dear mr. Rungta, 1) To identify the scamsters and cheats please ignore those who desire money/investment in some form at the time of the offer or any time later.A good organisation in India or anywhere will not ask for any deposits or ... Read More

It is still not clear what dia means.Could it be dear spelt wrongly Read More

And who is dia,please Art Read More

Dear sandstorm, Rahul Bombay has located a place immediately next to the Kurla railway station in the west.It is the meeting place for any expat, foreigners interested in Indian languages or an Indian studying foreign language or thoseinterested in ... Read More

Hello sebio, have you been able to set up your company?Would be interesting to hear some horror stories that you came across. Are you still in India? Best wishes, Art Read More

Dear Lara, This student has seen Dharavi & Juhu and off course bandra & santacruz.I have asked on the blog elsewhere for Hiranandani.She will manage the Colaba part.I will accompany for banganga and the national park one day.Have asked my Indian ... Read More

Dear expats staying in Colaba, I have a field visit to Colaba tomorrow to assist a foreign student who arrived today in Mumbai for a 2 month research as part of her studies.This study is about tourism from Europe and as you would know that Colaba is ... Read More

Hi Lara, If you need : Everyone are welcomed to write to me if they meed any sort of help. I would be glad to help and I wont take any fee or something. So do write to me only expats are welcomed. Assistance in the above,I am with you. I have been ... Read More

Hello Gaurab, I can be a resource person if you wish to see Dharavi esp. the process of leather tanning to the finished garment.Do let me know. As regards the dance classes,no thank you as I will never be able to learn dancing.The only dance I know ... Read More

Hi A Swiss student doing research in Mumbai is looking for a PG accomm odation from Mid April onwards for a period of 2 months only. Please do inform if you know any Indian family which can offer a room with attached bathroom,between Khar to Vile ... Read More

Dear wheelrim, Unless otherwise,most trains have: 1)Second A.C.(2 tier A.C.): It has 2 bunks on each wall.Which means that both passenger can sit on the lower berth during the day and during the night both have their own berth to stretch ... Read More

Dear Ms. Bhandari, Wel come to the blog.You surely by now finding it easy to comprehend the psyche and fears of Expats regarding the education of their children in India. I would like to know as to where I can have the most accurate list of all IB ... Read More

Hello e.edyta, Do you know about Polish people who settled in Maharashtra and are good at Marathi language.? Regards Art Read More

Dear all I guess it can at least be meeting (smiley) site with more than 2 people meeting with a agenda or cause.That is a way by which we will have a robust site provided people continue to post even after the meetings for the benefit of fellow ... Read More

Dear Chio Cuenca, Two aborigine(by the name Warli who reside mainly in villages in Thane District)artistes are coming to Mumbai tomorrow and will be in Chembur(eastern suburbs)from 10a.m. to 5 p.m.for promotion of the art through their bachat gat(a ... Read More

Dear Chio Cuenca, As explained in the previous post: Also the cause is important.You need to decide whether you want to work for an NGO which works with children or should it be Women. Similarly you need to decide about Education or creating ... Read More

Dear Chio Cuenca, There are many NGOs who would accept you as a volunteer but probably do not think that 1 week is sufficient for contributing anything substantial. Also the cause is important.You need to decide whether you want to work for an NGO ... Read More

23rd Feb or 4th March should be fine but where ? 1)Westen line 2)Central line 3)Harbour line We can go walking rather than visit one of the Fort on a Mountain. More people can participate. Read More

Hello, I would like to know more about Poland.I am given to understand that maybe during world war II many Poles(Is that correct?) came to India and settled somewhere near Kolhapur in Maharashtra for a few years at least.And that they learnt Marathi ... Read More

Bombay Rahul & Pablo, Thank you for organising the Cereveza(and culture) meet with Spanish Speaking Expats in Navi Mumbai.It was great evening spent and hope that there is another such meet with more Native Hispanic speakers(Expats) and some ... Read More

Hi Caroline, I put up 4 stands in Chembur (Eastern Suburb)Festival for promoting 1)Terracota products(Enviornment friendly) 2)Warli Art(Aborigine art paintings) 3)Marble statues (Rajasthani Artisan) 4)Painted Dry Flowers from the Wild (I didnt get ... Read More

Dear Bombay rahul. Thanks for the intiative to arrange the meeting of fellow bloggers who are either spanish speaking expats and Indian students of Spanish. May I bring to your notice that you have not mentioned the place to meet.I understand that ... Read More

Dear Piluca, Welcome to expatblog.I hope we will make good friends or fellow bloggers.Below is what I think at this point of time. The net tells me about Laviana : Mining, agriculture and stock-rearing have been the principal industries since the ... Read More

Hola Rahul Pablo and Patricio, It is great to finally have a starting point and the first meet between Spanish speakers and Indians keenly interested in Hispanic culture,the language and the tapas and the cerveza.(smiley) I am definitely joining ... Read More

Dear Christine, I am very sad that my attempt to be of assistance to expats for finding a place in Mumbai and NOT charging the commissions that are charged by estate agents was construed as an advertisement It is sad that inspite of being regular ... Read More

Dear Senor Pablo, I found you again after I replied to the post five minutes back. Well,Nosotros bebemos cervezas.Was that correct?I mean we could meet over Beer in Vashi,chembur or any other place New Mumbai.Will check with my friends.I am sure we ... Read More