A Journey of Love, Loss, and Rediscovery ! In January 2016, grief consumed me as I arrived in Goa, mourning the tragic loss of my first love to an accident. One evening by the ocean, a stranger approached, asking if he could take my picture. Numb from pain, I agreed. Weeks later, back in Delhi, he sent me the photo with a simple “Hello.” What started as a brief encounter blossomed into a friendship, offering a reprieve from my sorrow. Though his kindness warmed me, opening my heart again was daunting. He patiently supported me through my healing, and over time, our bond deepened. Our relationship wasn’t without its challenges—cultural differences (I was Punjabi; he was Bihari) and life’s uncertainties often raised questions. Yet, his unwavering love and his promise—“I will marry you, no matter what”—gave me strength. The next six years tested us. We faced family losses, personal struggles, and, during the pandemic in 2020, frequent arguments that nearly broke us. I considered moving to Germany for higher studies, seeking a fresh start, but just before I applied, he made a heartfelt plea: “Marry me.” His sincerity solidified my choice, and in December 2021, after complex family discussions, we secured their blessing. By November 2022, we were married—a love story that had survived heartbreak and cultural divides. Marriage brought both joy and trials. In January 2023, his father passed away, deepening our understanding of grief and resilience. Amid these struggles, I found myself questioning my career as a German teacher. I confided in him my dream of becoming a makeup artist. To my surprise, he supported me wholeheartedly, encouraging me to pursue my passion. His belief in me helped me face criticism and self-doubt as I rebuilt my career from scratch. Slowly, I gained confidence, clients, and a renewed sense of purpose. Life then gave us the ultimate surprise—I was pregnant! His joy and support during this journey, from late-night cravings to doctor’s appointments, reminded me of the strength of our partnership. Despite pregnancy’s challenges, his presence keeps me grounded as we prepare for this next chapter. Looking back, our journey has been one of healing, growth, and rediscovery. From strangers on a Goan beach to partners navigating life’s trials, we’ve built a love rooted in trust, sacrifice, and shared dreams. As we anticipate the arrival of our baby and plan new adventures as a family, I’m grateful for the life we’ve created together. Our story isn’t perfect, but it’s ours—a testament to the enduring power of love.
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Divesh Sanghavi
As an adventurous traveler and owner of a group tour business specializing in domestic tours in India and international destinations like the Maldives and Mauritius, I am eager to explore Vietnam's rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes. I am particularly drawn to Vietnam, a country with a captivating blend of adventure and deep cultural roots. "I'm eager to explore Sapa, a place of incredible beauty. The endless rice fields and majestic mountains create a stunning landscape. I want to hike through the countryside, meet the local people, and learn about their culture. I'm also excited to climb Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina. As an adventure and culture lover, I am particularly excited to embark on a culinary journey through Vietnam. I am looking forward to savoring the iconic Phở at Phở Bat Dan in Hanoi and indulging in the spicy Bún bò Huế at Huế Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh. With each bite, I will create lasting memories in this beautiful and culinary-rich destination. "I'm excited to capture Vietnam's beauty through my camera and share unforgettable moments with my friends. I plan to visit the Vietnam Hand Bridge in Da Lat, explore Phú Quốc, experience the thrill of Vinpearl, and relax on beaches filled with starfish. "I'm fascinated by Vietnam's natural beauty, especially Ha Long Bay. Its stunning scenery attracts me, and I'd love to go on a luxurious cruise to fully enjoy its breathtaking views. I also want to explore Ninh Bình by cycle. I am excited for the opportunity to explore this incredible destination and create unforgettable memories.
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Divya
I love travelling . Travelling gives me inner happiness and provides me the knowledge of vibrant culture beautiful landscapes . I often make a plan of travelling and go for new place . Vietnam culture always attracted me because of its beautiful landscape, food ,lots of activities, beautiful unique cities, most important largest caves of the world to explore. Behaviour, kindest happiest citizens of Vietnam makes me fall in love to play visit again and again . Because there is no other place like Vietnam Vietnam also known as 2nd largest coffee producer country of the world here we can try most expensive coffee. Vietnam craziest snacks munching gives us unbelievable experience.Each city of Vietnam has unique quality & culture. Lots of adventures Activities to explore. Street of every city presents its unique culture vibes . Important buldings , church are attraction points. Museum show the great history of Vietnam. Parks are so amazing . I want to visit so Vietnam so I can experience beauty of Vietnam in my own eyes and inspire so many friends who are missing this beautiful city in their lives . They must try egg coffe from the little Hanoi caffe in Hanoi city of Vietnam . Buy exotic fruit from local sellers ,enjoy half day tour for halong bay .visit Hanoi train street & take videos .do shop at the weekend hung Dao night market .shop local cheap products in old quarters .stroll around the buzzing hoan Kiem lake .enjoy nightlife of Hanoi city .mingle with the local Vietnamese community.
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Sumit Guleria
Hey I am Sumit Guleria , I am a solo traveler visit almost 10 countries incouding vietnam but i visited all the countries as a solo traveler. I want to take my family Me , My wife, My son age 8 years and my daughter is Infant now a days. Want to visit Vietnam from north to south. I am not buttering buts its my dream actualy. I have not too much budget so could not come from a long time. Last time I just visit Saigon and upload many videos on my you tube, But want to visit hanoi, hoi ann, Da nang, ho chi minh Bana hills Da lat . If I got that chance you never know what you actualy giving to me this will be just amazing. Just give me tikets of air transfer accept this I will arrange other expense no issues . But give me chance to visit Vietnam ❤️ I upload some of my clicks in my last vietnam trip and kne screen shot from my you tube channel @travelingjankari Thanks and Regards Sumit Guleria
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