Dating, Relationships, Marriage and Sex in Bangalore, India
Believe it or not, last week I went on my first date since December 2009. Every time I say that – or in this case,…
Cultural Differences in Dating, Relationships, Marriage and Sex in India
Believe it or not, last week I went on my first date since December, 2009. Every time I say that – or in this case, write it – it looks shocking to me but somehow it really doesn’t bother me. (more…)
Is It Safe For Women in India?
Ever since moving to Bangalore three months ago I’ve seen that there are really so many ways to measure personal safety and security. And each city is unique. (more…)
Masala Dosa Crazy! The Day I Worked in a Typical Indian Restaurant
Ever since my friend TT took me to the Airlines Hotel in Bangalore for my first masala dosa I have been coo coo for masala…
Indian Men Love Big Moustaches and Beards
I remember it like it was yesterday. I was sat down at the departure gate in Qatar’s Doha airport patiently waiting to board my flight to Bangalore and I was passing the time by people watching. There were women in saris, cute little chubby-cheek Indian children (the cutest kids on the planet) …and a whole lot of men with big, blingy Tom Sellek – circa Magnum P.I.— moustaches waiting with me. (more…)
Considering Moving and Relocating to Bangalore India? Read This First!
When the economy tanked in Spain and half of our company was laid off in one week back in 2010, the first thing I did was to declare to my friends and family that I wanted to take on a new adventure. Barcelona is fabulous but after living there for eight years – longer than any other place since my childhood – I longed for something exotic and different. (more…)
The Dark Side Of Bangalore’s Night Life and After-Party Scene
It hasn’t taken me long to learn that when the sun goes down, that’s when Bangalore really heats up. (more…)
My New Job: Cricket Public Relations Here I Come!
So if you actually know me or follow my blog then you know that I packed up my life and moved to Bangalore just over…
Business and Personal Etiquette in India: Greetings, Hand Shakes and Kisses
Every country in the world is different. What is considered “normal” behavior in one country could be shocking or seemingly progressive or seemingly conservative and out of this world to another country. (more…)
Work Place Cultural Differences, Eating Lunch and Dining While Living in India
Who would have thought that eating lunch would be such a unique adventure here in India. This time I’m not talking about the food…I am talking about basically every single piece of the lunch pie ASIDE from the actual food itself. (more…)
What’s Up With All the Mothballs in India?
I am actually surprised it has taken me this long to write about this topic. I really did mean to bring it up sooner (more…)
Masala Dosas @ Airlines Hotel, Bangalore’s Only Drive-In Restaurant
When my mate TT suggested that we hire a taxi to “go to a restaurant that is quite far away to go eat breakfast in the car” I wasn’t completely convinced about this great plan but it was something different to do so…bring it on! (more…)