Tag Archives: india
Frugal Foreigner: Indian Fashion for Men
If you enjoyed my Frugal Foreigner post on saris, here’s the male version. Click on pictures to enlarge. If you’re new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we’re doing in India here! You can read all previous … Continue reading
Frugal Foreigner: Auto Rickshaw Ride
My husband always says, “there’s nothing like an auto ride in India.” And he’s right! A ride in an Indian autorickshaw is an experience you’ll never forget. Join me and my family on a Sunday drive in Bangalore. One ride … Continue reading
Frugal Foreigner Cost Comparison: The Cost of Being White
Here are three sets of girl’s Indian bangles (bracelets). The first set was bought by me in Commericial Street, a touristy shopping area in downtown Bangalore. I forgot to bargain and paid the asking price (50 rupees) for them. The … Continue reading
Frugal Foreigner: Saving on Laundry
If you’re new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we’re doing in India here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. There are several differences between the way I do laundry in India and … Continue reading
Frugal Foreigner Cost Comparison: Gas
If you’re new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we’re doing in India here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. After I took this picture of a gas station near our apartment, I … Continue reading
Frugal Foreigner Eats Fast Food: Maharaja Mac and More
If you’re new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we’re doing in India here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. I know I’m not the only American who has found herself eating at … Continue reading
Frugal Foreigner: Could You Live on $2 Per Day?
If you’re new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we’re doing in India here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. Nearly half of all Indians get by on less than $2US/day. No car. … Continue reading
Frugal Foreigner: Grocery Shopping Trip
If you’re new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about what we’re doing in India here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. I have a lot to say about grocery shopping in India – so … Continue reading
Frugal Foreigner Gets Around: Transportation in Bangalore
If you’re new to my Frugal Foreigner posts, read all about it here! You can read all previous posts in the series here. This may be a good time to point out that if you’d ever like to enlarge a … Continue reading
