The Soulful Journey of Travel Travel has been more than just a job or a fleeting experience for me; it has been an intrinsic part of my life and identity. Having spent eight incredible years as a cabin attendant with Qatar Airways, I had the privilege of exploring the world, immersing myself in diverse cultures, and witnessing the breathtaking beauty of countless destinations. But my journey doesn’t stop there. Travel is deeply connected to my soul, and now, as I step into a new chapter of independent exploration, I aim to continue capturing the essence of the world through my lens while forging meaningful connections with people and their traditions. A Life Beyond Borders As a flight attendant, I lived a life that transcended borders. From the bustling streets of New York to the serene canals of Belgium, from the rich history of Rome to the vibrant landscapes of Serbia and the futuristic skyline of Qatar, each destination became a chapter in my personal story. My role allowed me to experience the world in ways most can only dream of. I tasted exquisite cuisines, learned about traditions, and embraced the warmth of strangers who soon felt like family. It was during these years that I realized travel was not just work; it was a way of life, a passion that shaped my worldview and enriched my soul. One of my greatest joys while traveling is capturing moments that tell stories. Photography has been my medium of expression—a way to preserve the essence of a place and its people. Every photograph represents a connection, a memory, and an emotion. Through my lens, I strive to document the spirit of the destinations I visit, creating visual narratives that inspire others to explore and embrace the world’s diversity. My Transition to Independent Travel. Quitting my job as a flight attendant was not the end of my journey but rather the beginning of a new adventure. Independent travel allows me the freedom to chart my own path, delve deeper into cultures, and engage with communities on a more personal level. It’s an opportunity to step out of the structured itinerary of work trips and embrace the spontaneity and authenticity of solo exploration. My goal is to travel not just as a visitor but as a storyteller, capturing the essence of each destination and sharing it with the world. Travel is not just a part of my past; it is my present and future. It is the thread that weaves through my life, connecting moments, people, and places into a rich tapestry of experiences. I am eager to embark on this new journey of independent travel, to capture the stories of the world through my lens, and to share them with others. By participating in this competition, I hope to inspire more people to explore, connect, and embrace the beauty of our diverse planet. Because, in the end, travel is not just about seeing the world; it’s about feeling it, living it, and letting it shape who we are.
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Ashutosh Kumawat
I feel myself very close to Sir Thomas A Edison's quote saying a single sheet of paper can not decide my future. I strictly adhere to these lines after spending my best 25 years of life finding happiness in books but now I understand that real thing is practical knowledge which you can find by meeting new people and greeting opportunities! And a similiar type of opportunity has knocked my door in form of 'Vietjet Love Connect'. I want to visit Vietnam to add one more country in my list to crave meeting and greeting a new culture, to quench my thirst to experience a new country of Uncle Hô. Yes! We have similarities! A truely splendid personality like Hô Chi Minh, who would not like to visit his country? The man who ignited the fire of Independence. Teaching has been my passion and for me nothing can be as adventurous as meeting school children and spending time with them understanding their learning habits as this is how they learn. I want to visit local schools there and want to explore the rural part. I want to talk to them and want to learn calligraphy with them. Want to click there happy faces! Like I did here! I know I can do it! I will do it! And this event will become my helping hand to be there.
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Piali Das
Well this is my story I Piali Das had a bad marriage experience n got divorced. I was completely shattered and depressed with life and almost about to gave up on life but then suddenly I met a guy named Soumik Banerjee on a dating app site. We both gradually started talking spending time together we both liked each other company, within a couple of month er came little more closer and became very good friends.I told everything about my past. He was very supportive and handled me very carefully .After sometimes I met with an accident and my right side of my face got paralysised. Again I was completely shattered but Soumik was such a supportive boy and he has there by my side throughout my recovery process. Today I am totally fit and fine only because of him. After that he proposed me for marriage but I was very scared for marriage but his loyalty his passionate love towards me his way of caring made me feel very comfortable that I accepted his proposal and he accepted me as I am, Now I am happily married to Mr.Soumik Banerjee Infact we both have bad marriage before but now we both are happily married. Now he completes me .My first marriage taught me a lesson and my second marriage gave me life.. This is my Husband side story - I, soumik Banerjee, and my wife Piali both had a bad marriage before. We both were out of hope when we met each other in an online dating app. Life has changed since then. In our very first date we found that we have a lot of similarities. I loved her simplicity and loyalty. I was going through a rough patch then as I lost my mother just before I met piali. She has supported me immensely. I lost many of my nearest one back to back. I lost my daughter from my last marriage because of wrong treatment, she was just 7 years old. Soon after I lost my cousin sister and my younger sister. My life was devastated and after my mom passed away I was clueless. That's when Piali came into our lives. Me, my dad and piali by the grace of God have been living happily ever since. We got married in April, 2024. I have tried to summarise my life shortly but there are many more turns, ups and downs, which I look to share if given an opportunity.
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Vinod
Me & my wife love to travel together but by all these time busy with duties and responsibilities couldn’t make time for ourselves Thus now in our fifties we decide to explore the world as much as possible after travelling to dubai ,Singapore, Switzerland now want to explore Vietnam a beautiful country by its nature , it’s people , it’s places and many more things to know Therefore helps us to extend our world exploring journey by making us win this dream to reality contest
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