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23-year-old Paris youth shares viral experience of moving to Mumbai
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News18•07-10-2026, 15:04
23-year-old Paris youth shares viral experience of moving to Mumbai
- •Nico, a 23-year-old from Paris, moved 7,000 kilometers to Mumbai for career opportunities in finance.
- •He quickly learned that 5 kilometers in Mumbai does not mean a quick journey due to severe traffic congestion.
- •Daily life planning in Mumbai requires factoring in traffic, humid climate, and roadside cutting chai stops.
- •Despite the chaotic environment and initial hardships, he has completely fallen in love with the city and its culture.
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Nico moved 7,000 kilometers from Paris to Mumbai to pursue a great career in finance and job opportunities, as well as to experience India's culture up close and learn about the country.
Nico learned that short distances in Mumbai traffic take much longer than expected, and daily planning requires factoring in heavy congestion and route strategies rather than just office work.
After three weeks, Nico has grown to love the city, is learning Hindi and Marathi, explores new places weekly, and enjoys local street food and cutting chai despite the challenges.
