This is Expat India

[...] in Pondicherry, being treated to experiences that I can share with my community on This is Expat India, and as I sit on this beautiful bed and periodically breathe in the heartbreakingly potent [...]

[...] So, I know that This is Expat India is supposed to be a positive, happy clappy ‘We Love India’ sort of haven….but there times when [...]

[...] dates, and be prepared for a fine at the very least. The FRRO and Visas category on This is Expat India will try to give information about the different types of visas, and also to keep you updated [...]

[...] To my delight, earlier this week, This is Expat India reached 300 Likes!! Yayy!! Thank you to my wonderful community for your support!  This time, [...]

[...] , perhaps because of my limited travel experience, I had such an open mind.  The concept of culture shock had not even occurred to me, which is probably why I settled into India and felt at home so [...]

[...] baking items, pop tarts and canned goods. Russel Market Russel Market can be a bit of a culture shock if you’re not used to it, but it’s so much fun!  Bring cash, and be ready to haggle as you [...]

[...] to be poked and questioned. Now that time has passed, it is the less obvious elements of culture shock that strike me between the eyes – the subtleties in address, or manner that people have [...]

[...] 2tsp chopped garlic 1tsp fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips small green chilli 10 curry leaves 1 dried red chilli 4 shallots, finely sliced 250ml coconut milk 1 small cocum white boneless [...]

[...] 2 tbsp refined oil ½ tsp mustard seeds ½ tsp fresh fennel 1 dried red chilli about 10 curry leaves 4 tbsp onion 2 tsp chilli powder 2 tbsp chopped tomato 6 medium sized prawns coconut coriander [...]

[...] the Tamil Chicken Curry 3tbsp refined oil ½ tsp mustard seeds 2 dried red chillies about 10 curry leaves 3tbsp chopped onion 1tbsp chilli powder 2 chopped tomatoes 4 thighs of chicken or one small [...]

[...] -furnished places, you can look to add 30 or 50% onto the rental amount. Areas further out from MG road, eg. Indiranagar Basic: One bedroom apartment with large terrace: 10k per month Medium: 2-3 [...]

[...] The 13th floor bar in the Barton Center on MG Road is a beautiful spot, great for date nights! You can also pop across to Ebony restaurant for some [...]

[...] the breeze, and watch the young and beautiful dance their socks off! 13th Floor, Barton Centre, MG Road, Bangalore Finally, a Bangalore classic, 13th Floor is a beautifully old school bar with rooftop [...]

[...] Hall 1MG A stunning escape into air-conditioned convenience, the Food Hall at 1MG is just off MG Road near the Taj Vivanta.  There is a café inside the supermarket which sells salads, sandwiches and [...]

[...] Ganj Part Three: Trekking the Mountains and Falling down the mountains…coming soon The post Trip to the Himalayas Part One : Khan Market Delhi, and the Bus to McLeod Ganj appeared first [...]

[...] McLeod Ganj Part Three: Trekking the Mountains and Falling down the mountains…coming soon! The post Trip to the Himalayas Part Two: Bhuntar and McLeod Ganj appeared first on THIS IS EXPAT INDIA. [...]

[...] in Delhi, and a 2 day train journey to Bangalore on the Rajdhani Express!  (coming soon….) The post Trip to the Himalayas Part Three: Trek Up to Triund Peak appeared first on THIS IS EXPAT INDIA. [...]

[...] feeling the positive repercussions now, and cannot wait for another bit of travel! The post Trip to the Himalayas Part Four: Back to Delhi and 3 Day Train from Delhi to Bangalore appeared [...]

[...] and Falling down the mountains…coming soon The post Trip to the Himalayas Part One : Khan Market Delhi, and the Bus to McLeod Ganj appeared first on THIS IS EXPAT INDIA. [...]

[...] convenient snack) and their noodle soups and Thukpas some of the most delicious. Part One: Khan Market Delhi, and the Bus to McLeod Ganj Part Three: Trekking the Mountains and Falling down the [...]

[...] approaches Card games on the last night Part One:  Trip to the Himalayas Part One : Khan Market Delhi, and the Bus to McLeod Ganj Part Two:  Trip to the Himalayas Part Two: Bhuntar and [...]

[...] This brand buying guide will give advice on what international brands are worth their price, and what you can find locally in India or Bangalore that will do [...]

[...] of influx of IT techies and middle class that made it clear technology and awareness of international brands and food was growing quickly here.  They wanted to sell a food that was compatible to the [...]

[...] for so long, I had explored the gap in the market for nail bars, and recognised that most international brands just bought over the same colours from the West.  The Indian nail polish market is [...]