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Pune (Pronounced Pu Nay)
You may not expect to ever find yourself in Pune, India, but at the rate American businesses are migrating here, you never know! If you happen to find yourself in this little-known, ancient city, you will be astounded at the mix of culture and modern conveniences.

Neverending Campus
The layout of the city looks like one gigantic college campus. The colleges and universities run together in a mega-maze and are filled with busy students on bikes and scooters and carrying book bags. If you visit the campus of University of Pune you will find that it is beautiful! The Hindu and Indian art in and around the buildings and in the very architecture make for a historical and cultural atmosphere.

Clubs and Pubs
You will never find yourself in want of something to do, anytime day or night! The clubs in Pune are always jumping. You will want to visit Club Oiche and Elevate Lounge. Very chic and exciting! If you have a few drinks you will find out that, yes, you can rent a car in Pune!

Eats and Treats
There is plenty of delicious food from every possible culture you can imagine. You can eat at a place called Daily Treats and it is fantastic! Another very popular restaurant in Pune is called Mix@36. Reviews rave that the food is incredible.

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If you want to stay at a modest hotel there are plenty to choose from. The accommodations range from the modest Hotel Woodland to the Hilton Shillim Estates—definitely five-star digs!

Yes, There’s a Starbucks!
Being a college town, you can find internet cafes everywhere. You can enjoy Rupali Cyber Cafe and Prism Net Cafe. You may be primarily interested in finding a Starbucks. You’re in luck! Yes, there is a Starbucks in Pune India! In fact there are five of them! And they have all your favorite lattes, cappuccinos and espressos. You will feel right at home.

Free Airshow
The airport in Pune is nothing like the one in Mumbai, but it isn’t a bad place to hang out waiting for your flight. There’s an Indian Air Force base right next to it, so this can make an interesting pass-time. Sometimes you can watch some of the jet fighters take off and land. There are plenty of places to rent a rickshaw, reserve a taxi or rent a car in Pune. The airport is definitely an asset to this out-of-the way cultural hub.

Most people never take a moment to consider whether using cabs are good or bad. In almost every case, a cab from Pune to Mumbai will definitely be better than any other option you could select, but it is still important to go through the advantages and disadvantages before calling one.

Whether you are in a large city that has taxis everywhere or call your cabs to come pick you up from your hotel or other area, you should consider both good and poor options and how each will affect you.

Advantages
One of the biggest reasons to use cabs is that they offer a lot of convenience you won’t find with any other option. First, you will not be driving your own vehicle or a rental car, so you are not required to know the proper rules of the road in a foreign country or city. You do not have any of the associated hassles with driving, such as obeying speed limits, being watchful of others and everything else. This allows you to relax and put your trust in someone else to do all the work for you.

Another convenient advantage is that you don’t have to park the vehicle. Parking can be very difficult, especially if you are parking in the city of Mumbai because you may need to park far away from your destination due to high volumes. Another advantage to not parking the vehicle is that you are not required to pay any parking fees associated with the area.

Yet another advantage is the fact that your trip could be shorter and less hassled because of no parking and driving. Cabs will let you out right in front of the building, allowing you to get inside and to the task at hand quicker.

Even though Mumbai has a great public transportation system, you are still tied to the routes available and it can take a lot longer to reach your destination because of all the added stops. Using cabs will allow you to get there much quicker and you will also take a more direct route.

Disadvantages
One slight disadvantage from taking a cab from Pune to Mumbai is that the cost will be slightly more than if you had your own vehicle or took public transport. However, the added conveniences from a cab usually outweigh the higher price tag of cabs.