♪ >> the thrill of living well is in the pursuit, the pursuit of the rarest experiences, the pursuit of the finest products, the pursuit of quality in everything you do. and in all of these pursuits, you need the best intelligence to make the best decisions. >> we know that she sells for a lot, but what makes her important? >> it isn't easy. it is difficult work. >> welcome to "bloomberg pursuits," where you find information that helps you to follow your inspiration. in this edition, how to make the most of a visit to mumbai. how to choose the sports car that suits you perfectly. >> this car has a lot to offer. it says that amazing v8 engine. it has the horsepower.

>> how to order the best steak you have ever had. >> it has got a funk. it has got a flavor. >> how to go anywhere, or nowhere, in vintage style. >> these are not an rv. these are symbols of simplicity. >> it is all coming up on "bloomberg pursuits." ♪ >> we begin with a visit to mumbai, india's largest city and the ninth most populous in the world. as a cultural and financial hub in one of the world's fastest growing large economies, it is exploding with change and emerging as a destination for business travel and luxury tourism. nikki has a guide to exploring and experiencing the city.

>> mumbai can overwhelm you. ♪ >> for indians, it's both new york, l.a., hollywood, hollywood and wall street. it offers the sensory overload of the world's second-largest country and intricate traditions crafted over a millennia. it is a lot to take in if you have only a few days on this colorful but chaotic and insular. i am travel editor for "bloomberg pursuits" and i will show you how to make the most of mumbai. ♪ >> india is outpacing western destinations to become the sixth largest business travel market. this oasis in the middle of the action is perfect for business travelers. >> welcome to mumbai. it is nice to meet you.

>> thank you. the staff is thoughtful and detail oriented. >> it is very refreshing in weather like this. >> no where else have i been greeted with personally embroidered napkins. plus, the rooms are spacious. with comfortable beds and large work desks. across the peninsula, you will find the gateway of india, mumbai's most iconic monument. though the city name was officially changed in 1995, most locals still call it bombay. just behind the gateway, is the taj mahal palace. the taj mahal is all beauty. as you wander the halls, you can feel the weight of indian history from the colonial styling to the modern-day masterpieces lining the halls. all the traffic and bustling markets in mumbai can be dizzying, so yoga offers a welcome respite. >> you can experience the complete vitality throughout the day. >> when it comes to business dinners, head straight to the table around the corner from the taj.

it is classy without being pretentious. at may be why the locals are obsessed wh this st. the menu is more trendy than traditional. plan to eat dinner late, 9:00 p.m. is standard. ♪ >> if you have a day off, escape the clamor of the city by hopping a fairy to an island. eventually the city fades and an inner calm sets in. [children laughing] >> you will be surrounded by indian children. you can also hire a speedboat for $500 and cut the journey from one hour to 20 minutes, but you will miss the local color. on the island, you will find a path with about 1000 stairs. it leads to a series of amazing fifth century caves with relief sculptures.

if you can't make it across the water, you can stay in the middle of mumbai, where there is plenty to see. stop by a streetside coconut vendor. they are everywhere. if you're jet lagged, the electrolytes will help. there is just one choice here, bright and flavorful, like all-you-can-eat sampler platters. the restaurant was passed down from father to son, and the son is very enthusiastic about his locally sourced ingredients. since india has gone cashless, asked to add a 10% tip before settling the bill. you can also charge tips for bellhops and housekeeping back at the hotel. after lunch, hit the streets and find the perfect piece of india to take back home. this family affair, the owner keeps the real jewels hidden in the back room. the owner's son designs many the

pieces himself, and sources the rest from jaipur. antiques are huge in india, but you can't take anything more than 100 years old out of the country. you can however pick up carved elephants salvaged from maharashtra palaces just next door. nearby, i also found beautiful folk art figurines, and an amazing vintage photo collection. for clothing, there is a great spot called bungalow eight hidden under the bleachers of mumbai's biggest cricket stadium. it is tricky to find, but you will be rewarded by the prettiest block printed scarves, all arranged by color. back to business. if you have one last deal to

close, head to bombay canteen. the menu is an ode to original recipes and native ingredients. and don't miss the drinks at air, the rooftop bar at the four seasons. they shakeup some of the city's best sundowners. go to make one last impression or let bombay make one last impression on you. ♪ >> from one of the world's busiest cities, we will head for the open road and check three high-performance sports cars. you have to see them side-by-side to know which one is perfect for you. >> this car is so perfectly balanced. it is really a treat to drive, especially on winding roads. >> this is "bloomberg pursuits." ♪

♪ >> there is no one-size-fits-all choice for the shoppers seeking a sports car. with several great brands to choose from, it is smart to compare. we take three top sports cars on a test drive. >> the perfect sports car should combine sexy good looks, nimble steering, power, and a high-quality cabin. it will be expensive, but not so pricey that it is out of reach for everyone. porsche, mercedes, and jaguar have three of the top sports cars on offer today, but which one is best for you? ♪ >> let's get the numbers out of the way. all three have impressive stats.

the porsche is slightly behind the mercedes-benz and jaguar. ch is a thrill to drive in its own way. >> this is the 2017 porsche 911 carrera cabriolet. the engine is a 420 horsepower six-cylinder boxer engine mounted in the rear. this is porsche's famous engine. >> it is difficult to describe the feeling you get behind the wheel. this is where that mystical porsche x-factor comes in. the rear wheel drive on 20 inch carrera wheels as a torque factor and groups the road better than any other model. the amg gts feels like a rocket ship. this car has a lot to offer, a v8 engine, horsepower, torque. of course, if you are not careful, the rearwheel drive amg will fishtail forward with a mind of its own. that said, it is amazing in a straight line.

this is the two-door coupe jaguar debuted in 2015 as a way to get back into the game, and the company did it with flying colors. the handling is great. this car is so perfectly balanced. it is really a treat to drive it, especially on winding roads. the torque you feel is the most impressive of the group, but not as connected to the road as the 911, nor as smooth as the amg. it is tight when it comes to steering and braking. ♪ >> the 911 is imminently recognizable, yet after all these years, it is still impressive. the front end is flirtation, the rear end muscle-y. the headlights are friendly. this is mercedes' halo car meant to recall the mercedes of the 1960's. the idea is its sexy allure will attract young new fans to the brand.

this is the car you want to make a really loud statement. the jag is all muscle and roar, punched up at the seams like a football player. if you kind of like a hunky mass of metal and gears under your foot, this is the one for you. ♪ >> porsche was the first brand to introduce the pdk paddle shift technology, which is quicker and better for city driving than manual. there is also a backseat in this option, something the other two don'have. now, i don't know if you would put anybody in that backseat except for your dog or someone you don't like, but it is back there. you can use it in a pinch. inside, i loved how the mercedes looks. it has crazy octopus-like around dials all through the center and dash, and everything felt thick and rich. there is plenty to see inside the jaguar, lots of loud, loose stitching, performance seats, and a handle for front

passengers to hold onto for dear life. this is the least well done of our three when it comes to interior quality and design, but it is still pretty great. the bottom line, you can't go wrong with any of these incredible machines, but if you want the whole package at the best value, the 911 is the clear winner. sure, it is not as aggressive looking as the amg and has less power than the jag, but its incredible connection to the ground, its cozy perfect german handling, superior suspension, and minimal but quality interior mean the 911 carrera s cabriolet more than stands its ground. ♪ >> coming up, a master chef lays out the rules for ordering a truly delicious steak. >> treat the steaks with respect. >> a team of brothers aims to re-create a piece of america's past, the vintage teardrop camper is making a comeback. >> it is learning to work very precisely and carefully. >> this is "bloomberg pursuits." ♪

♪ >> steak houses can be intimidating, which rules do you have to follow and which ones are made to be broken? "pursuits" has the answers. >> i am josh.

we are here to go over the rules to make sure you enjoy your steak. first of all, ask to see the steak you are ordering. you don't buy a car without taking it for a test drive. all you have to do is ask. any of our servers will come over and show you. rule number two, be patient, order a couple of appetizers. a quality piece of meat like this is going to take 20-25 minutes to cook properly and come to the table. number three, treat the steak with respect. here this is all dry, aged meat. it has got a funk. it has got a flavor. don't douse it in salt before you taste it. enjoy it for what it is, then go for condiments and everything else. rule number four, order the steak thway you want it cooked. i'm not going to tell you how to eat your meat. the steakhouse is going to cook it the way you want it cooked. number five, don't cut off the side and say my steak is overcooked. no, no, no, cut the steak in the middle. check the temperature from the

middle of the steak. number six, don't be afraid to take home leftovers. these are big stakes. if you don't eat them, i might. most important, when you come to a steakhouse, remember that animals gave up their lives for you to enjoy the cut of meat, so you should enjoy them and respect them along the way. >> to close out "bloomberg pursuits," a segment we call made. to truly appreciate an object of luxury, you have to understand how it comes to be in its journey to the workshop where it comes to life. ♪ >> quite often i have been driving down some highlight, -- highway, and i will see a road that juts off the highway and wonder, where does that road go? travel is extremely important. it is not a luxury. it is a necessity. i feel getting out into the

middle of nowhere helps you recharge. ♪ >> i own a company called vintage overland. we build teardrop camping trailers. we being my two younger brothers and myself. we are located in grand junction, colorado. ♪ >> this is his business. it is his idea. it is his product that he has come up with. he started getting phone calls, a lot. i have a long-standing, crazy love for these vintage trailers. i just love them. it is like the realm of destiny, like, i have got to go do this.

>> teardrops were first introduced after world war ii. the reason they have the materials they use, the jeep wheels, the aluminum, it is quite simply because they were using army surplus. >> between the three of us, we have done it all, all the trades, carpentry, tile work, sheet rock, electric, plumbing, cabinetry. >> phase one is the woodworking phase. so we put the pattern down on here, and we trace our lines, and i cut it rough with the jigsaw, very imprecise. i'm just getting most of the material out of the way. and now i'm going to put the

pattern back on here and i am going to route out to a finer degree with the router against our pattern to make it more precise and smooth. ♪ >> what i am doing right now is building what we call the h-frame. it is really the sign of the trailer. >> in the shop, it is mostly the two of us. he doesn't have time. he is making phone calls, answering phone calls, and selling. so we cut out the wood, finish everything, put the box together so now we have a wooden box. >> a lot of people don't understand hand tools, but they are absolutely the quickest to get things done a lot of times.

>> i tried to do the maximum amount of quality with the bare minimum of tools. >> building each caravan takes approximately two weeks to assemble and finish. >> the second step is we insulate the box, and then we skin it with aluminum. ♪ >> it is a soft aluminum. we have to be careful in the shop. if we dent the side of the trailer, we have to pull that piece of skin off and put on a new one, so it is learning to work very precisely and carelly. >> his role has been to be an absolute pain in the but. it is never good enough. >> are you flush?

ok. >> if it was just the two of us, it would be pretty nice, but with cody, they are unbelievably over the top. >> this just came back from the powder coater. ♪ >> we put the completed box on a frame, and we jack that frame up and put the wheels on it. colin starts making the side doors, and then we put on the rear hatch door. ♪ >> after that, it is finishing details. i get inside, and we put in some trim, add the switches, test all the lights. >> dome lights, beautiful. the fan, beautiful, all three speeds.

>> we put in a table. then after that, we peel all the protective plastic off the aluminum. >> be careful. these knives will scratch. >> we put on the decals. >> these are lightly put in place. peel off this real slow. >> and very last step is to put the hub caps on. ♪ >> because they are chrome, we want them to be no scratches. we put them on, and it goes pop. that is a relief, and we can get on to the next one. ♪ >> what i envision is you take that caravan, not with a new vehicle, but with an old vehicle, an old jeep, an old

land rover. our caravans are built to be taken off-road. >> it takes you to areas that not everyone can get to. >> the thing about these trailers is not what they are, but what they aren't. they are not an rv. these are symbols of simplicity. they are symbols of sanctuary, of solitude. you get inside them, i don't know if it is the feeling of a womb, but roundness inside and the warmth of the wood, they are a retreat that goes with you. ♪ >> the whole goal is for someone who purchases a caravan from us not to go somewhere. that is not the point. the point is to go nowhere. >> you are in the middle of nowhere.

you go out, and you camp, and you look at a fire and you realize all that matters is food in your belly, warmth, protection, and it is just good to go remember that. and then you go back into the nonsense, and it does not threaten you quite as much. >> it is freedom versus security. >> yeah, yeah, and we choose freedom. ♪ >> you can find more films from our made series as well as many more pursuit stories and videos at bloomberg.com/pursuits. ♪ >> thanks for watching "pursuits." this is bloomberg. ♪

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