Mandy

CTO at @votigo, Seinfeld fanatic, credit card enthusiast, and globe-trotting explorer ✈️. Coding, comedy, and miles galore!

[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

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HORRIBLE: United Airlines' abysmal customer service following midnight cancellation of Newark-Delhi flight. 😳✈💸

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[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

🚨 New restaurant alert, Hyderabad!
Aakhol brings authentic Assamese flavours to the city from comforting thalis and sesame chicken to homestyle mutton curry. Definitely looks worth checking out !

[onepunjabibinger @1punjabibinger]

From Butter Chicken to the Brahmaputra 😄

I walked into Aakhol with zero experience of Assamese food and left impressed by its soulful thalis, sesame chicken, homestyle mutton curry and a beautiful 3-generation story.

My latest Hyderabad food discovery 👇
https://t.co/yodTANoqal

[onepunjabibinger @1punjabibinger]

Update for anyone applying for a China visa from India 🇨🇳

The bank balance rule just got easier, statement period is now 3 months (down from 6), and a fixed/term deposit certificate is now accepted too. Full details in our updated guide 👇
https://t.co/XFe7mG5xtC

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You call it chaos. We call it family. #MobLand returns September 18 on @ParamountPlus.

[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

Makes for a great drive from Hyderabad. Now I just need to keep saving to actually stay there. 😂

[onepunjabibinger @1punjabibinger]

A luxury weekend escape 5 hours from Hyderabad, no flight required. Villas, monsoon-green forest, and food by Chef Amninder Sandhu that's worth the drive alone.

Too lazy to read? There's a 1-min reel in the post for that. 😉

https://t.co/nwiqQiW0LV

[onepunjabibinger @1punjabibinger]

🇰🇷 Update for Hyderabad travellers!

You can now submit your South Korea visa application at BLS Hyderabad.

When I first wrote this guide, there was no local submission centre, so applicants had to rely on agents.

The guide is now fully updated with the latest process, fees and tips to make your application smoother. 👇

https://t.co/Mc1kHUj6Tz

[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

This caught me by surprise.

Most travellers know about China’s visa, Alipay and VPN requirements. Almost nobody knows your power bank could be confiscated at the airport because it’s missing a tiny mark.

Worth checking before you fly.

[onepunjabibinger @1punjabibinger]

⚠️ Flying to or from China? Read this before you pack your power bank.

Airports there are confiscating power banks worth ₹5,000–₹10,000 over one tiny detail most people don’t know about.

I broke down what’s happening, how to check yours in seconds, and what to do if it gets taken:

https://t.co/1SwKRw6HRm

#China #Travel #TravelTips

[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

@ccg33k I think Hyderabad is also there this time.

[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

Travelling to China soon? This guide answers most of the questions people have before applying for a visa, along with practical tips that can save time and confusion. 🇨🇳

[onepunjabibinger @1punjabibinger]

China visa from India — here's the complete step-by-step guide 🇨🇳

https://t.co/xryk65joqI

One thing that surprised us? The process was much more straightforward than we'd expected once we had the right documents.

If you're planning your first trip to China, this guide covers everything from documents and appointments to timelines, common myths, and practical tips.

[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

@ccg33k Totally ! However, you can get more value in Asia pacific than Europe as the 30% discounts and free breakfast aren’t available.

[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

Wow. Apple raised the price of iPad 11” from 34,900 INR to 49,900 INR?

[onepunjabibinger @1punjabibinger]

From the makers of Windmills Bangalore comes Oota Hyderabad—a deep dive into hyperlocal Telugu culinary heritage in Hitech City.

Got an exclusive preview of the menu (and reunited with an old friend from OG Hyd foodies days).

Full review is up! 👇 https://t.co/bLhiKPfqRh

[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

@1punjabibinger Finally some good Thai food in Hyderabad. This is going on my list.

[onepunjabibinger @1punjabibinger]

After Bengaluru, Bangkok's famous Baan Phadthai (Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised restaurant) is now in Hyderabad!

One more reason for Hyderabad foodies to celebrate - and yes, the Signature Phad Thai was good enough for a second order 😄

Full review 👇
https://t.co/tf8IjhBZc4

[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

This is actually useful if you’re planning China from India.

Most guides just say “get a VPN”, but this explains why an international eSIM may be the better first option especially for WhatsApp, Gmail, Maps & Instagram.

Worth bookmarking !

[onepunjabibinger @1punjabibinger]

Going to China from India? 🇮🇳✈️🇨🇳

WhatsApp, Gmail, Instagram & Google Maps may not work the way you expect.

I broke down eSIM vs VPN, what actually worked for us, and how to stay connected without panic 👇

https://t.co/dKiNIJqs9f

[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

@AbhiChtrj @justcardz Please DM

[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

@BachatXpert Yes, common practice there.
This is at Sofitel Guangzhou.

However, Fairmont Shanghai didn’t have a dedicated floor.

[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

China may be the most cashless country I’ve visited. Between metros, Didi, restaurants and convenience stores, Alipay ends up handling almost everything.

Worth setting it up (and testing your card) before you board the flight.

[onepunjabibinger @1punjabibinger]

My DMs after China have basically been:

“How do I get Alipay working from India?”

So I put together a guide covering the app download, Indian credit cards, the VPN issue that nearly drove me mad, and everything I wish you’d known before landing.

✈️ https://t.co/fCipiEN4zD

[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

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[Mandy @maharajaMandy]

One for the hotel nerds.

A 97-year-old Shanghai icon, currently a Fairmont, that is expected to be rebranded as a Raffles in 2027.

There aren't many properties in the world with a story quite like that. @FairmontHotels

#fairmontshanghai #ccgeeks

[onepunjabibinger @1punjabibinger]

If I had to pick one hotel that perfectly captures the spirit of Shanghai, it would be the Fairmont Peace Hotel.

Nearly a century of history, stunning architecture, old-world charm, and views of one of the world's most iconic skylines.

Our Full Review👇

https://t.co/HIU9za9msz