airport

Airports, scams and taxis

Submitted by Steve on 22 January 2010

The arrival at mumbai was a bit of a guilty pleasure. I really enjoy walking past all of the currency booths to find the hidden atm to the right of the exit (terminal 2). I am also prepared for the inevitable scammers that are waiting for you. They are pretty good in Mumbai. Good scammers have great english - its one of the ways to win your trust. Read more >

Location

mumbai airport mumbai

India

19° 1' 3.5616" N, 72° 51' 22.2408" E

Airports

Submitted by Steve on 22 January 2010

I don't want to fall into the whole 'Love Actually' cliche but airports are really wierd places.. Probably the best metaphor for limbo I have ever seen. Everything is so artificial, as if viewed through a misty lense - everything is familliar yet strange. It is like being forced to spend several hours in a shopping mall but with some interrogation and a pat down. Read more >

Location

heathrow airport

london

United Kingdom

51° 28' 13.2348" N, 0° 27' 12.3264" W