Archive · 5 Oct 2026
French Man Shares Mumbai Surprises After Moving for Work
Nico is 23 and moved from Paris to Mumbai for a job.
He shared what surprised him about his new city.
He said that a five-kilometre trip can take very different amounts of time.
Traffic and the time of day can change how he plans.
He also thinks about the heat, chai and where to find good food.
After three weeks, he was still getting lost and learning Hindi.
He was also discovering new places around the city.
Starting over has been challenging, but he said he might come to love Mumbai.
Nico, a 23-year-old from Paris, moved about 7,000 kilometres to Mumbai for a new job.
He said a five-kilometre trip can feel very different depending on traffic and the time of day.
He now plans around traffic, heat, chai and finding good food.
Three weeks after arriving, he was still getting lost, learning Hindi and discovering new places.
Though the move brought unexpected adjustments, he said he might start loving Mumbai.
- Who
- Nico, a 23-year-old man from Paris, France.
- What
- He shared observations about adjusting to life in Mumbai after moving there for work.
- When
- He said he was three weeks into his time in Mumbai.
- Where
- Mumbai, India; he moved from Paris, France.
- Why
- He moved to Mumbai for a new job.
- Age
- 23
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Destination
- Mumbai, India
- Reason for move
- A new job
- Time in Mumbai
- Three weeks, according to his account
- Distance observation
- He said a five-kilometre journey can mean different things depending on traffic and time of day.
- Adjustment experiences
- He was getting lost, learning Hindi and discovering new places.
