They say that once you live in Mumbai, you cannot live anywhere else. The city gives you a one-of-a-kind experience and hence, moving out of Mumbai can be overwhelming. After all, you are moving from the uber-cool commercial capital of the country. But if you have been a Mumbaikar for even a few months of your life, these thoughts will definitely cross your mind when you are at any other city of the world.
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1. ‘Where Do I Get The Sea Breeze’
Whether it’s watching the sunset or simply walking along the Marine Drive stretch, the kind of pleasure the C-shaped boulevard provides is something every Mumbaikar misses when they move out of their city. The breath-taking sea breeze, and the walk along the beachside is something that we all miss staying out of Mumbai. Mumbaikars Flout Social Distancing Norms Along Marine Drive.
2. ‘Where Are The Sweet Autowalas And Cabbies?’
While haggling with cabbies and auto wallas in any other city in the country, every Mumbaikar misses the co-operative Mumbai auto wallas who always go by meter. It’s incredible how they wade through crowded streets and don’t ask for one extra penny.
3. ‘I Long For The Freedom Of Gallivanting At Night’
Mumbai is one of the safest cities in the country and every Mumbaikar who is out, misses this freedom to wander and enjoy the nightlife safely. When nights at other cities come to an end, Mumbai’s night begins. The town simply never sleeps. When one is out, one misses gallivanting in the middle of the night or the feeling of just owning the night.
4. ‘Will I Always Stay Hungry For The Amazing Seafood?’
You might enjoy all the Delhi tikkas, Butter Chicken and kebabs and the Hyderabadi biryanis, but to eat seafood, you will have to make a hole in the pocket. That is exactly when you shed a tear thinking about Mumbai’s local machhi bazaar. Craving Seafood? Try These Goan Restaurants In Dubai.
5. ‘Is Bumping Into Bollywood Stars Never Happening?’
When in Mumbai, it is not uncommon to bump into Bollywood stars out of nowhere and get a chance to show off on social media. It just makes your day better.
6. ‘I Can Trade Anything For The Safety Mumbai Assures’
There’s no denying that walking on the streets alone after 11 pm in other metropolitan cities gives one goosebump. Murders and rapes happen in Mumbai too, but the kind of safety assurance Mumbai provides is something you miss when you move out of the city.
7. ‘Where Else Can I Have More Fun?’
Mumbai’s pop-culture reeks art forms of every kind. It’s a blend of jazz, funk and rock in every stratum of its form. The energy of the Kala Ghoda Festival Mood Indigo and Marathi Koli songs, is just awe-inspiring! Karnataka’s Mysore Dasara Festival Will Be Inaugurated By COVID Warriors; Low Key Affair This Year.
8. ‘I Miss My Chilled-Out Mumbai Tribe’
Mumbaikars are too chilled out, and they do not really know how to be anything less than humble. From vibrant Koli tongue to the tapori expressions, you get a feeling of being away from home when you do not hear this language.
9. ‘I Miss The Inviting Chaos Of Celebrations’
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10. ‘The Lovely Mausam Of Mumbai Is Always Calling Me’
There are no extreme w winters in Mumbai, and the lovely mausam is what Mumbaikars miss when they go out. Except for the monsoon rains, Mumbai weather is often a breeze.
If you are a Mumbaikar out of Mumbai, let us know your love for aamchi Mumbai in the comments below.