I have been putting off writing this for some time.  I wasn’t really sure how to word it.  Or how I would feel whilst writing my swan song. How do I say ‘Goodbye Bombay’? Yes, it’s true – I am leaving Maximum City.  Mr Jules has been called back to... Read More

It has been ages since I mentioned the Foundation.  For new readers – yes I do actually have a volunteering job – when I’m not blogging (or shopping)! The last time I talked about our work was here.  I explained how FMCH specifically reduces and prevents malnutrition amongst children in the... Read More

It’s not usual that I am the last to know about something. Especially when it comes to shopping.  But I was definitely not in the know when it came to Harry – Star Jeweller to the Expat Wife. I told my friend MaximumCityMadam, that I had a 100 year old... Read More

Every so often, I take a photograph of the Arabian Sea from my living room balcony, with the same block of flats in the distance.  Perhaps when the light glows after dusk, or when the sun is setting – or when the sky is lit up by lightning or fireworks.... Read More

When the Mumbai Mirror recently requested to interview me about antiques hunting, they asked if they could meet me in Chor Bazaar for an photo opportunity.  Well you know how much I love Chor Bazaar…but you also know that with temperatures around 40 degrees and rising humidity in Mumbai, I... Read More

After my A-Z guides to Mumbai Places and Food, I give you the BombayJules A-Z Guide to Mumbai Shopping.  Note: 1) Please follow the links for location information and further details 2) Do bear in mind that these are my personal choices (with the exception of Nature’s Basket) 3) Regular... Read More

Nothing gets BombayJules’s adrenalin pumping more than a new interiors find! And here we have Pondicherry (in the Metro area of Mumbai) – a store that is only a few weeks old and the creation of Lina and Rahul Parekh. Behind the sunny yellow facade of Pondicherry (itself reminiscent of... Read More

If there is one place that can knock you down with a feather like the Taj Mahal can..it’s the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Wow, what an amazing place. Last weekend, Mr Jules and I had the very great pleasure of visiting Amritsar and the Temple with our great friends Mr... Read More

The Indian cart surely has to be a design classic?  A design that doesn’t falter – four large spindly wheels on a sturdy frame with a wooden top.  And there is just no way that you would not see one of these if you were to go outside today.  They... Read More

I always stop off at the Gateway of India if I am down south in Colaba.  Because I love to see the tourists – mostly Indian – that flock to the site for a glimpse of history and a view of the sea.  I also love the way that they... Read More

In the two years that I have lived in Bombay, I have not had the opportunity to have clothes made to my own design and fit.  This is kind of crazy as tailors and dressmakers line every avenue of the city – and it is pretty much the norm for... Read More

There are so many civil engineering projects going on in Mumbai right now – the Monorail, the Metro, the airport’s new terminal T2, road widening, road extensions and Expressways being built.  None of them are finished or appear destined to ever be finished.  I don’t think the city’s authorities can... Read More

This is the one you’ve been waiting for folks!  For me to finally go antiques shopping again.  Well it’s the Camelot sale from today until 8th April and there was no way I was going to miss it. I hadn’t been to Camelot for ages – partly to do with... Read More

Sorry you haven’t been hearing much from me lately.  I’ve just come back from a trip to the UK to see friends and family (see my Facebook posting for lots of pictures).I will get my act together soon – in the meantime, here is my latest collection of group poses.... Read More

Actually this post is not about Holi.  This is the third year I’ve been India during Holi and the third year that Mr Jules and I have locked ourselves firmly inside the apartment.  I think if I could go and see the Holi celebrations somewhere truly spiritual, I would be... Read More

My photography group recently went on a fascinating excursion to Dhobi Ghat – the ‘World’s Largest Outdoor Laundry‘. An amazing view down into the Dhobi Ghat can be had from Mahalaxmi Station Bridge (further details of how to get into the laundry can be found at the bottom of this... Read More

This blog is dedicated to the P-Js of Powai. All over India, on every road, from the busiest expressways to the narrowest country lane – there are people hitching rides or being transported on the back of commercial vehicles.  They are lone riders, family groups, gangs of workers – or... Read More