Dive deep into the heartbeat of Mumbai in today's podcast episode as we embark on a captivating journey with our special guest, Vaibhav Srivastav, author of the mesmerizing book ‘Sea of Stories: Mumbais and Bombays’ that unveils the vibrant tapestry of the city. From the bustling streets of Colaba and its tranquil Parsi colonies to the busy Marine Drive, Lower Parel, Bandra and more, we explore every nook and cranny, accompanied by tales that breathe life into Mumbai's rich history. Join us as we stroll down the iconic Marine Drive, gazing at the sparkling Queens Necklace, and marvel at the architectural marvels of Churchgate and CST stations. Our taste buds are tantalized with the flavors of Mumbai as we delve into the culinary delights of Ice-Cream at Bachelors or Rustoms & Co, street food at Girgaon or Juhu chowpatty, Parsi delights at Britannia & Co, authentic Chinese food, Maharashtrian and Konkani delicacies as well as the best bars to hang out at. Hop aboard the local trains and the best-autos-in-the-world as we traverse through Parel, Bandra, Dadar, Powai, Sion, Borivali, Thane, Vashi etc., soaking in the essence of each vibrant neighborhood. We also take you to a few fab very easily accessible hill-stations and islands around Mumbai too! And no exploration of Mumbai is complete without delving into its inseparable bond with Indian cinema. From the theatres of NCPA and Prithvi to the several studios and silver screens to the graffiti-filled-streets, Mumbai's allure has captured the hearts of millions. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with history, trivia, quizzes, and personal anecdotes as we unravel the enchanting tales of Mumbai with Vaibhav - a city that pulsates with life and love. Don’t miss our newsletter for this episode, where we delve into the captivating historical tales from South Bombay, inspired by the places discussed with Vaibhav! Subscribe now and embark on this immersive adventure with us. & don’t forget to follow our Instagram page as well – we put out lots of travel hacks, tips, reels and videos just for you. To support our team and donate generously, please click here . Like our work? Follow, Like & Subscribe to our podcast from wherever you are listening in. We would also love to hear from you, so do write to us at: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @misadventuresofasneaker Blog: misadventuresofasneaker.substack.com ----------------------------------------- Follow Vaibhav Srivastav here: Instagram || LinkedIn ----------------------------------------- Vaibhav's recommendations through the episode Vaibhav’s book: Sea of Stories: Mumbais and Bombays on Amazon Basu Chatterjee's movie Baaton Baaton Mein on Amazon Prime    Kaii Baar Yunhi Dekha Hai (Rajnigandha) song on YouTube Basu Chatterjee's movie Choti Si Baat on Amazon Prime Jane Borges book Bombay Balchao on Amazon Soboicar handle on Instagram One hundred Years of Solitude by Marquez Gabriel Garcia on Amazon Lindsay Pereira's book Gods and Ends on Amazon Mumbai Fables by Gyan Prakash on Amazon Suketu Mehta's Maximum City on Amazon Gregory David Roberts' Shantaram on Amazon