The Truecaller caller ID app's business director, Szymon Kopec, accompanied his mother on a weeklong vacation to India. It was her first time traveling outside of Europe, and he mentioned that she didn't speak English.
A senior Truecaller executive from Poland recently talked about his travel adventures and how he was able to dispel several myths about India while he was there. The app's director, Szymon Kopec, took his mother on a week-long vacation. He added that this was her first trip outside of Europe and that she doesn't know English.
After traveling on the Vande Bharat Express Train, Szymon Kopec claimed that his perception of India had changed from one of a nation of impoverished neighborhoods and crammed trains.
I've traveled with my mom in India 🇮🇳 for a week and here's what she loved about it ⬇️
— Szymon Kopeć (@szymonkopec) March 9, 2024
It was her first time out of Europe and she doesn't speak English. She's heard a lot about the country from me, read in Polish media, yet everything around here was shocking.
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While disclosing his experience in India, Szymon Kopec stated that the ordinary activities were interesting, like grocery shopping and cab journeys. His mother's goal was to get "curry spice" for his sister, and she was shocked to learn that there were various varieties.
Before retirement, his mother worked as a gardener and was amazed at the lush greenery here, with plants that would normally require a lot of care thriving outdoors next to highway restrooms. She captured around a billion pictures of plants and other flora in the most unlikely places.
He continued, saying that the image of India is one of crowded trains and filthy conditions. But a ride on the Vande Bharat Express Train completely altered the situation. Unfortunately, the majority of Polish perceptions of India are of crowded trains, slums, and people hanging from rooftops. Arriving punctually, Vande Bharat dispelled several myths.
Mr. Kopec also said that although his mother has returned home, "she hasn't stopped promoting India to the rest of his family as the perfect vacation destination."
People present on X expressed happiness over the post and suggested that he visit India again.
An individual wrote,If you wish to see ancient architecture, you have to come south. Mind-blowing temple architecture anywhere from 1500 years to 3500 years old. Especially the states of Orissa, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu."
The second one wrote,Did she love any Indian dishes, e.g., chaat or anything?"
"That's very heartening to hear! Next trip, please be our guests in Chandigarh and give us a chance to show you around parts of the Simla Hills and green Punjabb," the third user wrote.
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Last Updated Mar 12, 2024, 12:41 PM IST