5 THINGS INDIANS SHOULD BRING WITH THEM WHEN MOVING ABROAD
Last year I made a move to Amsterdam, all ready to be Emily in Paris – the Amsterdam/India edition. Instead I felt like Peppa Pig without the wh
EARLY YEARS/ PRE-SCHOOLS/NURSERIES IN BANGALORE
Choosing a first school for your little one can be daunting but luckily there are numerous options for early years and pre-schools here in Bangalore.
THE BIG LIST OF WHAT TO DO IN BANGALORE
In my 5 years of living in Bangalore I have had to have the same conversation over and over with random strangers: “Oh you live in Bangalore? We
THE VINE’S GUIDE TO SHOWING VISITORS AROUND BLR
One of the best things about living in India is that you can count on friends and family coming to visit. India is daunting for some and knowing someo
THE VINE EXPATS TELL ALL: MULTICULTURAL RELATIONSHIPS
Learning how to drape a saree, tolerating insane levels of spice, dealing with the in-laws, celebrating all of the different holidays- ever wondered w
REPATRIATING OUT OF BANGALORE DURING COVID-19
Our experience flying out of BLR (India) into DFW (Dallas, Texas USA) on Air France special flights *This article is from my family’s experience
WOMEN + SAFETY IN BANGALORE
As a group of women from a variety of backgrounds, we felt the need to share our experiences with you on how safe Bangalore is – according to us. On
BOOKS TO READ TO BETTER UNDERSTAND INDIA
Books are such an essential part of the cultural landscape of a country, especially a country as vast, complicated and diverse as India. This is by no
WORKING IN BANGALORE AS AN EXPAT WOMAN
I am lucky to have the opportunity from my employer to work in Bangalore. As I had to sign the contract before I even visited India, taking this job w
EXPRESSIONS OF INDIA
India is a colourful country and so are its people. In gestures this can range from traditional greetings to irresistible head waggle; in speech, this
BEING BANGALOREAN: COMMON PHRASES
Its always better to pretend you know something than ask questions right?? Wrong. But if you’re the type of person who doesn’t wanna blow your cov
ACCESSING US TV + SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES IN BANGALORE
If you’re like me, sometimes the only way to unwind after a day spent in that Banglorious traffic is curled up on the sofa in your jammies with a la
COOL CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN BANGALORE
Time to step away from the brunches, coffee shops and rooftop bars (at least for a bit). One of my favorite things about Bangalore is the abundance of
GET TO KNOW BENGALURU
Let’s start by introducing you to a few nicknames of this amazing city: BENDEKAIURU: Roughly 500 years ago, Kempe Gowda, a local chieftain wa
THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMM IN BANGALORE: DRIVING
Traffic in Bangalore is less likely to make you go hmmm, and more likely to make you go f*@! All the more reason a sense of humour is required when na
HOW TO IMPORT YOUR PET INTO BANGALORE
Do you remember the first time you had to file federal income taxes? If you were like me it was a bit overwhelming – so many forms and choices a
THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMM IN B’LORE: BATHROOMS
Viners, it’s time to talk turkey toilets. We can’t let you venture into a Bangalorean bathroom unprepared, so no ifs, ands or butts: the Vine guid
THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMM IN BANGALORE: DINING
Dining in Bangalore can be incredibly fun, partly because there’s a new restaurant in town opening every minute: it’s great to witness the step-ch
OWNING A PET IN BANGALORE
CARE, CAUTIONS + COMMUNITY CUDDLES Pets can make a wonderful addition to any family: full of love, companionship, and happiness. And as pet owners, we
HOW TO PAY USING WHATSAPP PAYMENTS
So you know how Paytm used to be pretty easy to use? Well that all changed in February 2018 as users who do not have an Aadhaar Card (or haven’t
WHAT TO BRING TO BANGALORE
What should we bring to Bangalore from North America/ Europe/ Asia/ Middle East…? A question that is often asked on Bangalore Mother and Expat g
ESSENTIAL NUMBERS TO HAVE ON HAND IN BANGALORE
Always be ready for the unexpected. This is true anywhere you are, but here in B’lore you definitely want to be prepared, especially while on the ro
NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE: NORTH BANGALORE
NORTH BANGALORE When the first flight from Mumbai hit Kempegowda Airport on the 23rd May 2008, North Bangalore was transformed. The addition of
LIST OF MAJOR SCHOOLS IN BANGALORE
There are so many different types of schools in Bangalore; local, international and somewhere in between (yes, that’s a thing). While a varitey of c
NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE: EAST BANGALORE
EAST BANGALORE What was once just a small settlement on the outskirts of the city, the eastern part of Bangalore was hit by the IT boom in the
FRESH OFF THE BOAT, NOW WHAT?
Moving is considered one of life’s top stressors. We all know that. Moving to another country, no doubt is much more challenging, but in today’s c
GETTING CONNECTED IN PALM MEADOWS
One of the benefits of moving into an established bustling compound such as Palm Meadows is the built-in networks that come along with it. Sure you ca
10 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A SCHOOL IN BANGALORE
Finding the perfect school for your kids is never an easy decision and if your kids aren’t happy, it is unlikely that you’ll be too happy
GETTING AROUND BANGALORE
There really is no way to sugar coat it: Bengaluru traffic is a nightmare! Most people spend several hours of the day being STUCK IN TRAFFIC, and the
THE A-Z GUIDE TO MOVING TO BANGALORE
New to Bangalore? We have everything you need to know! We understand that moving to a new country can be tough… this is even more true w
THE 11 MUST-HAVE APPS IN BANGALORE
These days it seems there really is an app for everything- and here in Bengaluru, there are a few which make our lives a lot easier! Check out our rec
MAKING FRIENDS IN BANGALORE
Now that you’ve survived the tough stuff, it’s time FIND YOUR TRIBE. Luckily, BLR is one of the easiest places to meet people, probably du
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