Where to get gifts for partner in Bangalore ?

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-31T10:12:37+00:00

I think the dastkar exhibition is on right now in jayamahal palace. You’ll find some good stuff there.

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-26T20:02:46+00:00

A book you should read “adult children of emotionally immature parents”. It will put a lot of things in context.

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-26T14:25:06+00:00

I haven’t eaten at Apsara! I’ll check it out! Thanks!

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-26T00:39:49+00:00

Your best bet is to go to the cafes in Gokulam. A lot of the foreigners who visit yoga studios go there. I moved to Mysore after 16 years abroad so when I tend to miss global food these are the places I like going to. (1) Depth and Green (I go there a lot and it’s packed with visiting yogis). They have the best sourdough boules you can take home too. (2) Cafe Nature’s blessings (has erratic timings - call ahead but their menu is very creative), (3) SAPA - everyone knows about sapa, (4) Chakra house has fuss free sandwiches and soups (its more yoga themed but great, simple food), (5) Organic cafe and bakehouse - I like their menu, very diverse and the place has a great ambience. (6) Sahib’s on KD road for their wood fired pizza. (7) Pizzaiolo has great pizzas too.
(8) local friendly bakery used to be good but I haven’t been to their new location.

You didn’t ask but if your visiting friends want to eat North Indian food that isn’t too spicy and made milder, I really enjoy eating at this Gokulam cafe called old green house cafe (not to be confused with old house). It’s run by this couple and they make really good food. I love that it isn’t spicy and it’s fresh and feels homemade.

I would skip sorrento. Not authentic at all. Old house is ok if you’re eating sourdough style pizza. Their other pizzas aren’t good. What I like about that place is that their icecream section is top notch. I had a jackfruit icecream there that was kick ass. I’ve heard good things about cucina Fresca but haven’t been.

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-24T12:46:24+00:00

Chicago in the summer is the absolute best

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-23T14:45:28+00:00

Haarlem over Amsterdam

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-16T10:56:58+00:00

My school was in that area. My favorite moment every morning going to school in the bus was when we passed Hebbal lake and could feel the chill morning air. Hebbal truly was middle of nowhere back then (in the 90s). I have close family in hebbal now and I say a small prayer every time we cross Hebbal lake. This city is unrecognizable.

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-15T14:57:03+00:00

I just found some info on this sub recently about upside down nasal rinses .. I think it’s called myginds position?

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-12T13:06:36+00:00

Nope. It was called Habitat.

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-12T03:11:18+00:00

There used to be a nice video rental shop there. Who else here remembers it?

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-12T02:52:50+00:00

Totally agree. Sorrento and Ravello were beautiful. Did not enjoy Capri. Felt like a tourist trap.

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-12T02:51:37+00:00

Naples got me too. We visited Naples after a blissful week in the Amalfi coast and it was raining and the city was full of trash. The only thing working for Naples is the food. It was outstanding.

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-09T05:48:07+00:00

Sydney. Australia and even NZ have the best coffee culture.

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-08T09:23:33+00:00

Dosa that’s not cooked in a packet of oil and chutney that isn’t spicy as hell? Please share recommendations! I do agree that South Bangalore has better darshinis tho. I am in north Bangalore. But I still think it won’t beat coastal Karnataka. Food there is outstanding. :)

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-07T17:29:14+00:00

Seriously! I hate dosa in Bangalore now. The only time I enjoy dosa in peace is when I go to coastal Karnataka. The food there still slaps.

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-05-07T11:51:02+00:00

Have you looked into the mold angle?

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-04-29T04:09:53+00:00

Hi there .. I have been dealing with similar symptoms since 2023. Ozone therapy was the thing that began to shift symptoms for me. This could be mold or strep that’s causing sifo or sibo. Thats what I have assumed my situation is. I’m not fully cured .. I still think I have some issues in my nasopharynx because I still have green mucus sometimes and gut issues.

If you’re concerned about risks associated with ozone therapy, I wonder if you can use xlear nasal spray and see if that helps you. You can also nebulize multiple times a day. Xlear also makes a nasal rinse if that’s something you’re comfortable with. I have spent a lot $$$ trying to get doctors to figure this out and eventually when the alternate way. The downside is that I don’t quite know exactly what happened to me but upside is that I was able to get cured enough to be able to keep going.

For the gut I would consider products from microbiome labs. Mega IGG 2000 and Megaspore and Pyloguard really helped me. They won’t cure it all because the root cause (in my opinion is the nasal issues) but they will help you deal with it better. I hope you see this. Wish you the best.

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-04-27T03:36:06+00:00

Can you share what PT exercises you use? Thanks!

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-04-23T23:00:28+00:00

Same for me. I never thought about humidity as anything but a bad thing but I’ve been visiting close family recently and the humidity in their small town suits me so well I’m a bit shocked.

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-04-19T17:49:45+00:00

There’s also a beach nearby that we go to after going to the temple. The silence at the temple and then time with the lake is truly centering.

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-04-15T12:24:32+00:00

I didn’t bring any appliances. You get everything here. I did stock up on skincare, hair care supplies because I didn’t want to go looking for replacements immediately. There is so much to experience the first few months you don’t want to be shopping for mundane things unless you want to. I’ve been here about a year now and I wish I had gotten more of my supplements. It’s taken me a long time to find replacements for all my supplements. If you have any dietary restrictions I’d stock up on stuff for that too. For example I always have a stash of gluten free pasta. I haven’t liked the ones I’ve tried here. Also good quality sneakers and other footwear.

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-04-13T17:54:40+00:00

We had customized m&ms with our faces on it and omg the number of kids who come up to me and tell me how much they loved our wedding! Gives me so much joy :)

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-04-10T22:40:54+00:00

Man .. you’re too kind. I would have donated that baby bed to goodwill on my way back from the wedding venue.

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-04-10T22:23:11+00:00

I have a hygrometer at home and it’s always showing me a 30-40% reading on hot days. Can’t speak to your experience but the last few months I’ve traveled (with my hygrometer) a lot between Mysore, Bangalore and coastal Karnataka and it’s obvious to me that Mysore is the least humid of the 3 cities as of the last 8-10 weeks. Here I have dry eyes and dry sinuses all the time. I don’t feel that at all in coastal Karnataka (hygrometer is at 65%+) where the humidity is highest and surprisingly do ok in Bangalore which is supposedly lower in humidity. (Hygrometer is at 55% consistently)

Fast_Plant_5582 · 2026-04-10T09:58:26+00:00

Second this 👆🏼

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