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My Stories As An Expat

“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” – Anita Desai

travel to Goa, palm trees hovering the sea

Welcome to another side of my blog, where I share my personal challenges as an expat and with a special focus on travel. Mumbai is at the heart of my journey, but I’m also excited to explore and showcase the beauty and diversity of India.

There are many challenges to live on another continent. Moving abroad is never simple, and you don’t need to be on the other side of the world to feel the distance. Personally, after almost four years abroad, this experience has made me realize just how important it is to be close to the people you love.

bi-color cat on the street of Mumbai when I travel to explore
I love animals. I am not a professional photographer, but I'd love to give space to our beautiful neighbors.

My Recent Travel Stories

mumbai at night

One year in Mumbai has been enough to learn more about the world and myself. Living in Mumbai quickly became a constant process of adapting, questioning, and rebuilding. Some moments felt overwhelming, others unexpectedly grounding.

featured image of what i eat in a week in mumbai as an expat

This is one of the most interesting articles I find to write about when living in another country: what I eat there, and how much it costs. I’m a Swiss expat living in Mumbai for

Mount Mary Grotto illuminated with lights during the Christmas season in Bandra, Mumbai.

This was my first Christmas in India. I made a lot of food, strolled past street decorations, and set up my own Christmas tree. I missed home, but I had a wonderful time with my

how to celebrate diwali

As a Swiss expat living in Mumbai, I had the chance to celebrate my very first Diwali in India this year. So, here’s my personal guide on what Diwali truly felt like and how you

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