I felt an adrenaline rush in my veins when I was selected to attend the 1st Transactional Seminar at Castallammare de Stabia in Project –CulTY as youth worker of OSVSWA. Although this was my first abroad trip in my life, it was not the sole reason for this great feeling. In fact to represent my country in front of the world was the real reason. As an Engineer my career was limited to my core skills neither was I exposed to such a great opportunity. But I quickly accepted the offer as collecting people and moments holds priority for me than focusing on monotonous career.

When I landed in Italy or Italia or Land of Cattle, got mesmerized by the beauty of the city. It was like a Dream come true… Europe has always been my topmost priority on a travel list; hence,this trip was like some sort of achievement. Oh!!!!The first page of my travel diary is going to be so colorful………………

We took a train to Naples (Napoli) and then to Castellammare-Di-Stabia, the destination where the event was organized.There we interacted with our new friends from Greece, Vietnam and Italy.We interacted with each other and knew a lot about their countries, food,cultures and manymore. This just changed the way I see the world. I could feel the blending of cultural aspects by trying to learn new languages and dances, tasting different food and wines and having a lot of fun. Finally I understood the meaning of the saying: Jobs will fill your pocket, but travel will fill your soul.

The next five days I felt like on the top of the mountains and beneath the stars. All works turned into fun-loving activities. It was like an infotainment package. …All problems I had earlier seemed tiny….And the greatest feeling was when the audience got mesmerized while we presented the cultural and touristic view of our motherland India and homeland Odisha.

I participated in the event by taking a step forward and while returning I felt like that step was inward….towards me…… 
And I am really gratefully thankful to team OSVAWA for giving me such a wonderful opportunity and team RAS for arranging and executing such a marvelous event………….I would love to welcome these type of events again and again in my life……………….

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