Preamble:
Every country has its own unique charm, and our perception of a place can be largely swayed by what others say, and only by experiencing it firsthand can we understand what a place is really like.
It has inspired us a lot, whether it is about travel or life, we should have an open heart, have the courage to try, and discover different scenery and stories around the world.
First, India is not as bad as it thinks
When it comes to India, I believe that the first scene that comes to many people's minds may be packed, dirty, messy, and all kinds of negative news.
Because India has a very large population base, whether it is urban or rural, it will give people a very crowded feeling, especially in some poor areas, which is even more shocking.
In addition, India's environmental sanitation problems have always been more prominent, so in the impression of many people, India has become synonymous with dirty mess.
In addition, there are some special religious practices in India, such as cows are regarded as gods in India, so whether on the road or in other public places, you will see all kinds of cattle walking leisurely, and the local residents will not drive them.
These unique customs may be very novel for some foreign tourists, but some people find it difficult to adapt, resulting in all kinds of negative evaluations of India.
When India is mentioned, many people will say that it must be very messy and dirty, and the security is not good, and it is not suitable for travel.
However, just recently, an article about India made many people re-examine the country, and it turned out that India is not as bad as imagined.
The author of this article is called Xiao Ming, he is a senior travel expert, and he is also a senior "foodie", who has a very keen sense of smell and taste for various foods.
Xiao Ming had always had a bad impression of India, thinking that it must be dirty and messy, and there was not much good food, so he did not include India in his travel plans.
However, not long ago, Xiao Ming's company decided to choose the venue of the annual meeting in India, and it is near the Taj Mahal in India, which can be said to be a very distinctive and romantic place.
At the beginning, when Xiao Ming heard the news, he was actually very excited, because he felt that the company's previous hospitality to employees was more than five stars, and this annual meeting would definitely not disappoint everyone.
Coupled with the fact that he can travel near the Taj Mahal, it is a great opportunity for Xiao Ming, who loves photography and history and culture, so he is full of expectations for this trip to India.
Because this trip to India was organized by the company, Xiao Ming did not prepare too many things, he didn't even do the injection, but just brought some health products that he usually eats, and he felt that his physical fitness was okay, and there should be no major problems.
And there are many friends who have been to India before, and none of them have any physical discomfort, so Xiao Ming feels that his worries may be unnecessary.
Sure enough, when Xiao Ming came to India, he did not feel unwell, but was attracted by the customs here.
He found that although the environmental health situation in India is not particularly good, the local residents are very friendly and welcoming, whether it is on the street or in the alley, as long as he is in need, someone will take the initiative to help him, and even chat with him, asking where he is from and what his impression of India is.
Moreover, the English accents of these people are very authentic, which makes Xiao Ming feel very cordial and can communicate with them relatively fluently, which gives him a new understanding of the people of India.
In addition to this, Xiao Ming is also conquered by the various cuisines of India, especially the local desserts, which are simply a treat for the taste buds.
He tried a local ice cream dessert called Kulfi, as well as a dessert called paan, and every bite made him feel a deep sense of happiness and satisfaction, and also made him interested in India's food culture.
Through these personal experiences, Xiao Ming completely subverted his previous negative impression of India, feeling that India is not as bad as others say, on the contrary, it is full of all kinds of surprises and touches, which makes him linger and enjoy it.
2. Attitude during travel is very important
Xiao Ming's trip to India actually gave us a lot of inspiration, making us realize that during travel, sometimes our view of a place may be very one-sided, and only by experiencing it ourselves can we understand the true face of a place.
And the reason why Xiao Ming can enjoy so many beautiful things is actually inseparable from his courage to try and open-mindedness.
When he came to India, he was not swayed by some negative remarks, but appreciated everything here with a tolerant heart, even if it was something different from his own cultural customs, he was able to treat it with a peaceful mind, and even try it.
It is precisely because of this mentality that he was able to have in-depth exchanges with local residents, understand their living conditions and values, and be able to experience the charm of India's culture from all aspects, including religion, architecture, cuisine and so on.
The mentality in travel is very important, only with an open heart, to tolerate and appreciate different scenery and stories, in order to harvest unexpected surprises, but also to be able to get the sublimation and growth of the soul in the travel.
In addition to mentality, adequate preparation is also important, especially when traveling to some large countries with developed eastern development, you must take various countermeasures, including injections, carrying medicines, protecting personal belongings, etc.
Only by ensuring your personal safety and physical health can you better enjoy the happiness and emotion brought by travel.
Sometimes no matter how well prepared we are, we may encounter some unexpected situations, and at this time we need to remain optimistic and brave, believing that everything will be fine, and there will be some beautiful "unexpected surprises" waiting for us.
3. Use food to bring each other closer
In addition to his strong interest in the various cultures and customs of India, Xiao Ming's article also gave many people another inspiration, that is, food can be a bridge of communication and exchange, which can bring people closer together.
In this article, Xiao Ming gives a very vivid description of various cuisines in India, whether it is curry, scones, or dishes made with various spices, which make people salivate, as if they can smell bursts of aroma.
He was deeply impressed by the local desserts, each of which has a strong cultural heritage behind it, and is also a "sweet story" made by the locals.
In particular, the two desserts of Kulfi and paan, both in appearance and taste, are very unique, making him feel as if he has tasted the history and traditions of India, and also gave him a deeper understanding of the country's food culture.
And when he tastes these delicacies with the local residents, he can also feel their heartfelt smiles and happiness, as if they can convey each other's emotions and blessings through food, and make strangers become intimate.
No matter what country we are in, food is very important, it can not only satisfy our taste buds, but also allow us to understand the local culture and living conditions, and can be a "passport" for us to get closer to the locals.
By tasting food with the locals, we can learn about their eating habits and lifestyles, and we can also have in-depth exchanges with them, sharing stories and insights with each other, so as to build sincere friendships, which is also a very precious treasure in travel.
When we go to an unfamiliar place, we must be open-minded and brave to try the local specialties, and we can also communicate with the locals through food and listen to their stories behind the food, so that we can have a richer and more in-depth travel experience.
Epilogue:
Xiao Ming's article gave us a lot of inspiration, and made us realize that sometimes our understanding of a place can be very one-sided, and only by experiencing it can we understand its true face.
When traveling, we should also have an open heart to tolerate and appreciate different landscapes and cultures, and we believe that by doing so, there will be unexpected gains.
Before traveling, we should also make thorough preparations, whether from the perspective of physical health or safety precautions, we should not take it lightly.
Only by ensuring your safety and health can you enjoy all kinds of beautiful things in your travels, and you can also look at the world with a peaceful mind and feel the different humanistic charm.
We hope that everyone can have the opportunity to feel a different world, and can also get the touch and sublimation of the soul from traveling, and also hope that everyone can treat everything in life with a grateful heart, find the beauty in life, and can also become a ray of sunshine in the lives of others.