I grew up in Mumbai and have lived here for years. First-time visitors often make these 8 mistakes.

I grew up in Mumbai and have lived here for years. First-time visitors often make these 8 mistakes.

There is so much more to see in Mumbai than the Gateway of India monument.Vignesh Kamath/ShutterstockAs a Mumbai local, I've seen first-time visitors make many of the same mistakes when they visit.They should prepare to deal with traffic and pack breathable fabrics to wear in the humid weather.Tourists should also try taking trains around the city and booking tours with local guides.When I first moved to Mumbai at 15 years old, I instantly fell …