Bangaloreans…Show Me Some Skin! {or How to dress to show respect, cover shoulders, chest and legs in India}
I was supposed to be in Ibiza this week with my dear friends Mark and Peter. Had my ticket out and everything but due to…
Why Do So Many Indian Men Cheat?
There are so many preconceptions that I brought with me when I first moved to India. Either misconceptions garnered from Bollywood films, which it turns out, are not the best guide for sorting out what is normal everyday life and what’s not! (more…)
Dude, Nice Feet! Now Please Put On Some Shoes
It’s been about 2 months since I have spent any real time inside of an office with hundreds of people. I sort of forgot how much fun it can be here in India with the ladies in saris, the diverse rituals like morning and afternoon tea and the amazing aromas that come out of the kitchen mid-day. (more…)
Bangalore Nightlife – the Alcohol and Drug Culture
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I have been really pleasantly surprised about the nightlife here in Bangalore. Aside from the lack of high-end dance clubs, I mean. (more…)
The Sexy Indian Accent and Double Talk
I hate my American accent. I know that I should be more proud of it and stand behind it but I just don’t like it. Like so many other “American” things (the judicial system, healthcare, gay rights, health issues like obesity, lack of safe gun control, etc.)…I just prefer the European versions (more…)
Maids, My Driver Shiva, & Why the Hell Does Everyone Call Me Ma’am?
When I first heard it I truly did take it as an insult. Back in Spain or California we only use Ma’am (or Señora in…
I ♥ Bangalore Street Life and Sleeping Beauties
Imagine if you will a quiet village on the Mediterranean Sea, south of Barcelona in Spain. There aren’t many people around, you hear the waves…
Angela’s Guide: How to Successfully Approach a Woman
Gentlemen of India, are you tired of striking out time and time again when you approach a woman at a bar or a party? Well,…
Inequality in India – Indian Women Strive for Gender Equality Amid Judgement
Today I was talking to a friend of mine about the Times of India article that was published this week about Indian women and bar…
RCB Indian Premier League Cricket Players in Bangalore
So last night I was chatting with a friend and telling him about my day, which included my first trip to the M.Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium…
The Awful Experience of the 1st Time I Was Groped by an Indian Man
Less than a week has passed since I wrote the post “Danger! Are Women Safe In Bangalore?” and I have an update! (more…)
Holy Indian Cow! and Chickens, Goats, Dogs, Cats in Bangalore
Like every other visitor to India, I am mesmerized by the sights and sounds and smells of the country. Every day literally holds an amazing cornucopia of possibilities for what I will see as my wonderful driver Shiva shuttles me around town. (more…)