Private tour in Mumbai Priya P
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Hi, I'm Priya! I've lived in and loved Mumbai all of my life. I appreciate good food, a good book, animals, music, dancing, and loads of other stuff. I love travelling, and have been around quite a bit. . . seen India from corner-to-corner. I've lived in Sweden for a few months in Spring/Summer 2016 and been to parts of the US, UK, Canada, Australia, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Estonia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Egypt, the UAE, Kenya, South Africa, Mauritius, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, The Philippines and China. I've worked as a lifestyle journalist for 25+ years, including an eight-year stint with the Times of India, India's leading English-language daily. I was also the Editor of two parenting magazines for seven years and later headed a successful digital publication dedicated to travel and food, before I pursued my career in freelance writing (which I currently do). But, I still have enough time, energy and enthusiasm to help visitors to Mumbai find their groove. I would love to show you around my city! ABOUT MY TOURS Take one of my tours if you want to feel the REAL flavour of the city or get to a know a particular Mumbai neighbourhood. Think of me as a friend who will take you around her fave places, share a lot of interesting anecdotes and give you the lowdown on local haunts and habits. I can guide you on where to eat, shop, find a clean loo. . . basically everything you need to know to say that you really 'know' Mumbai! * A decade of serving up a slice of the real Mumbai to international guests. * 25+ years as a lifestyle journalist, I know my city and its people even better than the back of my hand. * Having extensively interviewed India's top historians, film actors, business tycoons, designers, chefs, doctors and individuals from many other walks of life, I will give you a unique perspective that few other people can! *As one of the leading writers on food and travel in Mumbai, I will lead you to the best culinary experiences, be it curated fine-dining or popular street eats. I don't do slum tours (on principle) or visits to the Elephanta island and caves (as these are meant to be conducted ONLY by guides certified by the Archaeologicsl Survey of india - ASI).
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You've been here a few days or are on a whirlwind trip. Either way, you're not sure where you can buy things for your loved ones back home. That's where I come in. I can show you where all the best buys are. . . be they authentic or ironic. Having written for newspapers and magazines in the lifestyle and retail space for more than 25 years, I know exactly where all the good stuff is. AND I'm not getting a cut from the stores like all the drivers/touts are. I'll take you around for the sheer love of pretty things. And help you bargain them down to a decent price too (in street shops where bargaining is necessary). Apart from the usual spices, incense, tea, silk stoles, real and costume jewellery, embroidered slippers, cushion covers, bags, brass bric-a-brac, etc etc, Mumbai also has a host of very quirky, original stores that stock Indie kitsch made by young designers. These make for attractive souvenirs and gifts. In clothes too, there's a vast variety of options. Come on, let's go shopping!!!
This would depend on your shopping list. . . Your budget, how many things you need to buy, how many things you want to buy once you're out shopping, and your own energy levels. As for me, I can go on and on when it's to do with buying nice things! We can figure out the perfect itinerary for you once you book the tour.
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I use only Toyota Innovas, as they are clean, modern, air-conditioned, with sufficient legroom and space for people of height and girth and good ground clearance to give you a smooth ride.
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