For as long as I can remember, my heart has carried a quiet longing for India - a place I believed was a true spiritual home, embodiment of peace. I could not gather courage to cross the oceans to experience India due to its vastness and population. It wasn't just a destination I wanted to visit, it was a part of myself I was afraid to find. Then came Mitali. She saw my yearning and helped me find the courage to pursue the journey. She meticulously worked out all numbers, an itinerary that felt safe and full of promise. She handled every detail - the flights, the budget, the hotels, the taxi rides - and in doing so, she lifted the burden of my anxiety. My simple desires were her blueprint - to feel the energy of the places, to inhale the aroma of the spices, and to have my senses overwhelmed by the incredible diversity of the people and the food. My first trip was a profound awakening. I returned home with a heart so full that I knew I had to go back. Just a few months later, I took my second journey with her support. I have explored the tranquil backwaters of Kerala, the spiritual serenity of Karnataka, the vibrant beaches of Goa, and the bustling soul of Delhi. I even travelled by the Indian railways and also attended a lavish Indian wedding. Mitali had made a promise - after a couple of holidays, I would gain the confidence to travel on my own. She was right. Those two trips gave me the strength and the confidence to embrace the unknown, transforming me from a hesitant dreamer into a fearless traveler, ready for all the long-distance adventures that lie ahead.