Travel through work- Travel for a change

by Radhika V S (India)

I didn't expect to find India

Firstly introducing myself,am Radhika- a South Indian girl.The reason why I mentioned South India is it's the palce where you find more percentage of orthodox people.When a girl child is born all they want is to get her good education,a decent job and get her married to an unknown person(this is the life of a typical Indian girl which her parents prefer for her). And here is the same case with me.A girl who wants to learn many,who likes to explore,who wants to taste the colors of life but ended up her lifestyle in the same routine way I mentioned.Well educated,graduated from country's top college, working as a scientist yet has to plead her parents for getting permission to go for a weekend trip. But I consider myself lucky as my workplace provides me a chance to visit places now and then in our country in the name of work(I have to work too)which I never expected.This is when I boarded my first flight (at age of 25),this is when I dint have to plead for permissions from my parents,this is when I travelled alone,this is when I realized the taste of traveling...In the name of works I have been to almost all coastal states(except two) in my country.After this I realized the magic of exploring "It's not about the place, it's all about how you explore it". Whenever I visit some work place I used to manage my time so that I can go around for a local tripping.After getting the taste of travel,I decided to share my experiences,I wanted to spread my happiness and I started a insta page in the name of "freakyfalconn".Later I was not active since I have to set my career and work-life balance. In such busy schedule,I visited Trivandrum,Kerala for work.I was there for 10days exploring in and around(along with work),tasting all the different local food.OMG! I can say that was my best experience for food till now in my life (basically am not a foodie) After returning from that place,I felt like writing my experiences but I hardly remember the names of food(that much I had) and decided to start a blog for myself and even planned to visit many places (got a list now..yayy!).Now am setting up a blog for my experiences,I even planned to explore places and will write-up my suggestions too for the other people. I really want to make a difference in the society am living in, where a girl is not free to live her life.Most of friends(girls) say even they wanted to see places and all but their family is not allowing atleast you are enjoying your life,you work place is so good we wish to have such and all.These lines makes me more sad than happy,Indian parents (most Percentage) want their daughter to be at home and set their son's free.Later they worry about their daughter's safety because of others son. I wanted to break these stereos,I want to set an example ,I want to be an inspiration to many girls,I wanted to be a support to all those hopeless girls out there. I found myself through the past one year,I don't want any girl to suffer.Its not just about the girls,I want everyone to live life they wish. Hoping I can make a huge difference in such society through my writings.Am even planning to start vlogging.Having enough education and a good pay I stop myself from doing things just because my parents don't want me to do that(they are being over-protective).I love them,I want them to understand me and support me the way I am.I wish this for everyone. I came across your post in insta,if I really get a chance it will change few atleast.Every big achievement starts with a small begining,hoping I will get a chance to change. Sorry,if there are any grammatical errors.