| MADE ON EARTH – How spices changed the ancient world The world’s demand for spices grew throughout the Roman era and into the medieval period, defining economies from India to Europe. Those who controlled the spices could divert the flow of wealth around the world....more |
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| PARVEEN’S INDIAN KITCHEN – Episode 9
In this episode of Parveen’s Indian Kitchen, Parveen is spicing up our snacks with her spicy fried okra chips and a mango lassi. And in India, we’re in Mumbai, where we discover an unusual veg market, only for early risers, as well as some classic Mumbai street food. And we get invited into the Mumbai home of Deepa Krishnan, a local food tour guide, who shows us her favourite things to cook for a weekend brunch with friends...more |
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| PARVEEN’S INDIAN KITCHEN – Episode 8
Parveen Ashraf takes viewers on a journey of discovery about authentic Indian cooking, delving into regional recipes in the UK and in the bustling flavour-packed streets of India. In Mumbai, Deepa Krishnan starts our food tour by taking us to her favourite place for breakfast...more |
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| THESE ARE THE BEST GUIDED TOURS OF MUMBAI
Fascinating as they are, the old bazaars of Mumbai can be tough to navigate. Which is where the Mumbai Bazaar Walk organised by Mumbai Magic helps. The curated tour takes you through Jama Masjid, Mangaldas cloth market, Zaveri Bazaar, Phool Galli and Madhav Baug....more |
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| FANTASTIC FEASTS A food-oriented walk in a storied neighbourhood gets you up-close with soulful South Indian meals, corner stores brimming with snacks, and a colourful vegetable market...more |
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| DIFFERENT STROKES
Learn about food, textiles, crafts, religion, philosophy, sociology, dance and music when you take a walk with Deepa Krishnan, founder of Mumbai Magic...more |
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| STRIDES OF PASSION On a corner of a road going off King’s Circle in Matunga, Mumbai, stands Mysore Concerns; an establishment that can be sniffed out before you spot it, so heavenly is its aroma of freshly ground, warm coffee. And on its steps stands Deepa Krishnan, animatedly explaining to a small, motley group the machinations of a steel coffee filter...more |
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| The foodies who decide your eatinerary Deepa Krishnan formed Mumbai Magic in 2006 to showcase “Mumbai’s diverse communities and the crazy chaotic bazaars”. Today, her food walks through the Dadar and Matunga markets are immensely popular — and the company has started similar excursions across India...more |
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What are the best tours of Mumbai?
Travel expert Rakhee Gelani recommends the Mumbai Bazaar walk in her list of best tours of Mumbai...More |
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| Perfect Weekend: Mumbai mesmerizes For the perfect weekend in Mumbai, writer Mariellen Ward recommends taking a Mumbai Magic tour!...More |
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Hungry kya? Take a walk!
For tourists who want to skip the clichêd tours of Mumbai, culinary walks are an interesting alternative. "Food is one of the most interesting ways of understanding a culture," says Deepa Krishnan of Mumbai Magic, a tour company that organises food walks in the city. "Tourists are increasingly looking for more insightful and interesting experiences than merely visiting monuments...Full Story and photo here |
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Hidden Cities
No matter how many times you visit Bhuleshwar, you will always find something new and interesting in its narrow twisting and crowded gullies. Deepa Krishnan of Magic Tours takes Mignonne Dsouza on a walk...Full story here |
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Trivial pursuit: In search of god, gold and pieces of history at Mumbai's old markets
Deepa Krishnan, the founder of Mumbai Magic, began tailoring tours of Mumbai five years ago, and there's a reason she focused on markets instead of monuments. "Mumbai is not about monuments; it has never been about monuments. Its pulse lies in its bazaars and walking through them is the best way to get to know and experience the real Mumbai." ... Read full story |
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We're Off To Mumbai, Chicago, and Buenos Aires
Mumbai Magic is the only guided tours company listed in this April 2010 story, which contains Condé Nast Traveler's top picks for the biggest-value buzz-worthy destinations worldwide... Read full story |
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Living in 'magical Mumbai'
Deepa's Mumbai tours take in the city's bazaars, backstreets and culture and her blog, Mumbai Magic, is a personal view of life in the city...Read full story |
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Tourists now get a taste of real, vibrant Mumbai
Mumbai Darshan from the window of a tinted AC coach is passe. Now, it’s Mumbai a la carte. It could be a guided tour through Dharavi, a walk through the art district of Kala Ghoda or a tour of Chor Bazaar and Bhuleshwar—Mumbai is being precision-sold to suit different tastes...Read full story |
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Child's Play
For tourists who like to experience the local flavour with local
transport and local food, these enthusiastic kids play the perfect
guides on the Mumbai Magic Tour...Read full story |
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Mumbai Street Cred
HOW do you get a true taste of India’s most vibrant city in just three days? JINI REDDY immerses herself in the sights and sounds on a unique tour...Read full story |
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An evening in Mumbai
There are tour operators galore cashing in on the travel boom to our photogenic country...Read full story |
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It's never two much
Deepa Krishnan often carries an additional pair of shoes in her bag…Read full story |
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Walk the Line
For a department store under the sun, for plastic, fabric, gold and spice…Read full story |
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Bombay is a Trip
Think about Bombay as a tourist spot and you'll probably snigger…Read full story |
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Street wise!
Have a few hours to spare in Mumbai? Go on a walking tour with Deepa Krishnan...Read full story
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Bazaar Walks
A new walk helps tourists discover Mumbai's beauty through its bazaars, says Chetna Mahadik...Read full story
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On the city beat
You can smell the thick, saline sea breeze and picture vast open, untouched land as Deepa Krishnan takes you on a picture-book tour of Mumbai...Read full story
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Sightseeing savoir-faire
You can see it's a case of the perfect fit. From the many times she played defacto city-guide to foreign callers of her banking clients - IIM graduate, banking consultant and general nosey-parker - Deepa Krishnan discovered her yen for playing host(ess). "India suffers a lack of insightful, personalised tour operators."
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