Kseniia Chawra

I’ve been living in India for a few years now, and here are the things I’ve come to take for granted:

1. Summer almost all year round ☀️ Back in my country, you can count the sunny days on one hand, but here I enjoy warmth and sunshine almost every single day
2. Affordable food and an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables 🥭 Especially mangoes and papayas, which cost a fortune back home!
3. Smiling people everywhere! Wherever I go, people greet me with kindness and a smile. In my country, smiling at a stranger would probably make you look a little crazy 😄
4. Ease of communication. It’s so easy to meet new people here — everyone is open and friendly, unlike in Russia 🙈
5. Delicious, incredibly diverse food. Rich in spices and flavors, so unique that now other cuisines often feel bland in comparison!
6. Meditation, yoga, and spiritual practices 🧘🏻‍♀️Here, they’re not “exotic” but simply part of daily life.
7. Colorful festivals all year round — Holi, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi… There’s always an atmosphere of joy and brightness 😍
8. Animals on the streets — cows, dogs, monkeys. At first it was surprising, but now it just feels like a natural part of the city landscape

India has a way of turning the extraordinary into everyday life 🇮🇳💛

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