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Traveling is often seen as an opportunity to bond with family and friends, but there’s something uniquely transformative about embarking on a solo trip. Many hesitate to travel alone, especially once they are married or have kids, believing that solo adventures are selfish or unnecessary. However, my first solo trip to New Zealand taught me that taking time for yourself isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. A Personal Leap of Independence My first solo journey wasn’t planned as a self-care adventure. It was born out of necessity when my husband moved to New Zealand for work, and I couldn’t join him immediately due to visa delays. When my visa was finally approved, I found myself packing for my first international trip—alone. Before this, I had never traveled alone, even within my own city. The idea of navigating airports and foreign destinations without a companion felt overwhelming. Yet, this trip turned out to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. As I boarded the plane, my n...

Horse riding in Newzealand Please don't forget to read my previous blogs which you might find interesting. While living here, I personally realized New Zealanders are cool minded, hardworking, and like to spend time roaming various places. Being in Wellington, I learned the following things. What is KIWI? The people of this country are called kiwi; it is a flightless bird. There is also a fruit of this name and who is fond of kiwi fruit, hopes he/she will be able to understand easily. Rent is per week not per month The rental prices for apartments are typically listed on a weekly basis rather than on a monthly basis. It is a confusing but interesting phenomenon which somehow makes the living cost extremely high. "New Zealand: Home to the Finest Coffee in the Universe" Besides the incredible culinary offerings, the city also boasts a vibrant café culture, ensuring a continuous supply of excellent coffee throughout the day. Wellington is the windy capital It has a nickname,...

Beautiful Scenic view One of the benefits of working there was that I started to   socialize with people. I had made my place very soon   because of my good work. A few customers advised me   to open my own parlor. After working for some time, I   started doing the same job at my own home. I managed   perfectly between home chores and parlor work. As I mentioned earlier, I used to live in the heart of the   city. Hence, soon I got acquainted with many girls of my age who had come with their husbands from India. We had a whatsup group which help us in keeping the communication alive. We did a lot of potluck together and organized a baby shower for few of our friends who were expecting their baby so that they don't have even the slightest feeling that they are alone while staying abroad.  In addition, my husband also used to come home from the office on time. After taking evening snacks, we would go for an evening walk....

In my last blog, you got to know how I reached New Zealand. In this edition, I would like to tell you about my living experience. mountain view Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand.  Renowned as the epicenter of gastronomic delights, this city holds the title of culinary capital. It boasts hidden bars, charming cafes, acclaimed eateries, and an exceptional coffee culture. I still remember, on 29 Nov, 2012, when I reached home at 4 in the evening. One of my hubby friend was sharing the home until I reach. He moved to the new house the same day. I was tired of traveling, Hubby left me at home and went to office. Although he did not want to go to office, he went as he had to wind up some urgent thing, but in few hours he came back home. After a long time we were together. Next morning we went outside for shopping, where our friends had come to meet us. Once greeting is done, they looked at my hubby and said to him.  Oi Ohey, Pankaj's face is glowing-glowing. Hearing...

Hello friends, I keep posting my experience through these blogs, few of them are very big. Hence, I have maintain the sequence by segregating the stories in chapters which could be convenient for you to read. Even today, in this blog, I am going to write about my first trip (solo) to one of the beautiful country, New Zealand. First Solo Trip This article is a presentation of my experience travelling abroad and it is also going to be long. Therefore, I have decided to write it in chunks so that you can enjoy it well and keep you interested. You all patiently are reading my each blog and loving them. Heartfelt thanks to all of you for this. Sometimes when a person remembers the moments spent in her/his life, then there are some moments which she/he wants to share with her/ his friends. Yes, I enjoy traveling by train because during the journey there are ample opportunities to meet new people and make friends. But once the plane is taken off, then landing takes place in an hour or two. An...