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7 Untold Secrets of Living Abroad
What is it like to live at your dream destination?
It is a challenging decision to migrate to another country. Doubts surface. Which country has the best work culture and how it is different from the others? Which country offers a fantastic work-life balance? In what ways is a dependent’s life more fulfilling in the UK than in the USA? Is Indian food really smelly? If Singapore is close to India, why do people aspire to go to far-off countries like Australia or New Zealand? Canada is inviting skilled immigrants in huge numbers now; what secrets should you know before moving there? Which is a better place to thrive—Germany or the Netherlands? France is beautiful, but what are the challenges involved in settling there? How are the health and education systems in China? What would your lifestyle be like in South Africa or the UAE? The ones who have walked this path themselves are the ones who can answer the questions best!
Thirty-four people from twelve countries around the world joined the author to share the untold secrets of living abroad. This ultimate guide hopes to help you not only in chasing your dreams but also in living them with dignity. Madhu rises from the ashes to find her wings again. Hari redeems his life in the face of odds, to live with dignity! Compelling stories promise to give direction to your dreams and change your thoughts about living abroad forever!
When dreams are fulfilled, and the alarm goes off, should you keep snoozing it, or should you traverse from one dream to another, a dream within a dream?
Explore these untold secrets and embark on your own journey of a lifetime!
It is a challenging decision to migrate to another country. Doubts surface. Which country has the best work culture and how it is different from the others? Which country offers a fantastic work-life balance? In what ways is a dependent’s life more fulfilling in the UK than in the USA? Is Indian food really smelly? If Singapore is close to India, why do people aspire to go to far-off countries like Australia or New Zealand? Canada is inviting skilled immigrants in huge numbers now; what secrets should you know before moving there? Which is a better place to thrive—Germany or the Netherlands? France is beautiful, but what are the challenges involved in settling there? How are the health and education systems in China? What would your lifestyle be like in South Africa or the UAE? The ones who have walked this path themselves are the ones who can answer the questions best!
Thirty-four people from twelve countries around the world joined the author to share the untold secrets of living abroad. This ultimate guide hopes to help you not only in chasing your dreams but also in living them with dignity. Madhu rises from the ashes to find her wings again. Hari redeems his life in the face of odds, to live with dignity! Compelling stories promise to give direction to your dreams and change your thoughts about living abroad forever!
When dreams are fulfilled, and the alarm goes off, should you keep snoozing it, or should you traverse from one dream to another, a dream within a dream?
Explore these untold secrets and embark on your own journey of a lifetime!
328 pages, Paperback
First published September 7, 2019
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November 6, 2019
7 Untold Secrets of Living Abroad by Karan Agrawal includes stories and secrets of real people, of 34 NRIs, in each of the twelve countries covered herewith. This book contains well-researched information covering different aspects of living in a foreign land. As an immigrant, this book would be your go-to guide for referring to everything - be it settling down, work culture, education, entertainment, food, culture, festivities, lifestyle, weather, etc. Some of the countries discussed in the book are Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, UK, etc.
Explaining seven secrets behind living a happier life in abroad, the book contains vivid details of each country under consideration. I loved how the author has put painstaking efforts behind jotting down his own experiences along with collating different experiences to produce this book. The personal descriptions establish an authentic connect, an emotional understanding between the reader and the writer. The reality, when coupled with the lucid writing style, adds value to the reading experience of the readers. I absolutely loved to fill myself with a vast amount of information on the history, geography, laws of different countries. It was equally thrilling to discover their work cultures, how receptive a few countries are, their education system, the medical care system, the way they lay emphasis on recreation and entertainment. Most of them offering excellent work-life balance was definitely motivating.
Through the prism of different personal narratives, we are sure to love knowing more and more about each country. You don't just get immersed in the narration but also get educated. The plus point was that despite being non-fiction, the book clearly indulges the readers because of the communicative writing style. In the end, we also realize that as much as we want to settle abroad, the essence of living in our home country is unparalleled. In the midst of all the personal and professional upheavals, we should not let our identity merge with the chaos. Let it stand out, let us be still who we really are.
Explaining seven secrets behind living a happier life in abroad, the book contains vivid details of each country under consideration. I loved how the author has put painstaking efforts behind jotting down his own experiences along with collating different experiences to produce this book. The personal descriptions establish an authentic connect, an emotional understanding between the reader and the writer. The reality, when coupled with the lucid writing style, adds value to the reading experience of the readers. I absolutely loved to fill myself with a vast amount of information on the history, geography, laws of different countries. It was equally thrilling to discover their work cultures, how receptive a few countries are, their education system, the medical care system, the way they lay emphasis on recreation and entertainment. Most of them offering excellent work-life balance was definitely motivating.
Through the prism of different personal narratives, we are sure to love knowing more and more about each country. You don't just get immersed in the narration but also get educated. The plus point was that despite being non-fiction, the book clearly indulges the readers because of the communicative writing style. In the end, we also realize that as much as we want to settle abroad, the essence of living in our home country is unparalleled. In the midst of all the personal and professional upheavals, we should not let our identity merge with the chaos. Let it stand out, let us be still who we really are.
December 9, 2019
Seven Secrets of living abroad by Karan Agarwal is beautiful amalgamation of what all is required in living in top 12 countries of the world.
The book takes you on a trip to top 12 countries, such as Singapore, USA, Canada, South Africa, China, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Netherlands, UAE, France and UK by sitting and reading this wonderful book.
It has experiences of various NRI's living in various countries, which helps us explore the places and also the problems one faces while settling in particular foreign country.
The book is very well researched, and it makes me wonder, something like this can be so much fun reading. It consist of so many things, such as food, culture, educational setup, job opportunities and what not about all 12 countries.
Coming to the plot, the plot has been a hard work of deep research and information, but it has also been presented in a better way which generates interest in reading, so it's not just a guide but a proper story novel.
The narration is really fluent along with some funny dialogues and situations being quite sarcastic which adds the fun to the book.
The book also makes you realise the love for motherland is unmatchable and no matter where you go, home will be home.
Though it may be a non fiction, but you won't be bored as it has quite funny insights to keep you hooked.
Overall it is a must read book if you wish to travel or settle abroad or just want to go around the world from one place by reading it.
The book takes you on a trip to top 12 countries, such as Singapore, USA, Canada, South Africa, China, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Netherlands, UAE, France and UK by sitting and reading this wonderful book.
It has experiences of various NRI's living in various countries, which helps us explore the places and also the problems one faces while settling in particular foreign country.
The book is very well researched, and it makes me wonder, something like this can be so much fun reading. It consist of so many things, such as food, culture, educational setup, job opportunities and what not about all 12 countries.
Coming to the plot, the plot has been a hard work of deep research and information, but it has also been presented in a better way which generates interest in reading, so it's not just a guide but a proper story novel.
The narration is really fluent along with some funny dialogues and situations being quite sarcastic which adds the fun to the book.
The book also makes you realise the love for motherland is unmatchable and no matter where you go, home will be home.
Though it may be a non fiction, but you won't be bored as it has quite funny insights to keep you hooked.
Overall it is a must read book if you wish to travel or settle abroad or just want to go around the world from one place by reading it.
October 10, 2019
The author reveals the 7 secrets of living abroad in a beautiful way with some amazing examples. This book is well researched and has each and every details that are required if you’re settling in abroad. The author has described the lifestyles, living, culture of different countries. From food to travel, from culture to savings, the author has mentioned it all in a crisp way. What I liked the most is contributors sharing their stories, their memories. Some memories, examples will touch your heart. The writing style of the author is simple and appealing. There are graphs, pictures shared by the author which makes this book more interesting. Though at time there were too many details which made it a bit boring, but the excitement to know more about countries kept me hooked.
It felt like I was talking to a friend and taking advice for living in abroad. It’s a wonderful book if you’re planning to travel.
October 22, 2019
The book 7 untold secrets of living abroad by Karan Agrawal has touched all the points that rotate around living abroad. You will find all the How, when and why for settling abroad and not settling abroad. This book has captured a lot in around 300 pages.It contains stories or anecdotes of 34 people living abroad with conditions they faced during their time abroad. Karan has discussed 12 countries in particular and I find that list more than enough.I always believe that choice of words and creativity in writing by an author makes the book more interesting and develops connection with reader instantaneously. This book does the same with simple language and creativity at its best.
Since the title is 7 secrets so it has 7 chapters with 3 to 5 subsections in each chapter. The naming of chapters has Hindi translation which is quite animated (with some Hindi dialogues & songs phrases). I really liked this creativity. I am sure other readers will also agree with this.
The first chapter is ‘laying down roots in new soil’ which basically informs about initial stages and conditions in settling abroad. Brief History of each of the 12 countries is presented. After that he talks about the impact this decision on your family and closed ones. Later on avenues for the leisure activities abroad are presented.The flow of the book is so smooth and streamlined that I was just stuck to reading and was very reluctant to stop in between. In next chapter, author presented some challenges that you can encounter on your abroad life. Karan has wrote in depth on work culture in foreign culture that is quite alien to ours and it’s quite useful information. Then it comes to overcoming all the difficulties and stress. Lastly a very important chapter in exit strategy.
The author has divided the chapters in a very interesting way. And in each subsection he has written about that for a particular Country. For eg when he discusses entertainment subsection he divides that into 12 countries and discusses separately that for each. similarly he has done for all chapters.
Only 1 thing I didn’t like about the book is title. I didn’t find the title catchy and interesting.This book is for everyone who has settled abroad or is planning to settle abroad. This book can act as a wonderful guide for new travellers and for those who are already settled can refresh their memories of initial settlement in abroad. I am sure this book can bring smiles and tears to both kind of readers. For those who are not interested at all for settling abroad can also read it as author’s own experience also favours settling in own country as also a good option. I must confess that I was not expecting too much from this book. But the author has made it into such a paradise that it was wonderful experience to read it.
Since the title is 7 secrets so it has 7 chapters with 3 to 5 subsections in each chapter. The naming of chapters has Hindi translation which is quite animated (with some Hindi dialogues & songs phrases). I really liked this creativity. I am sure other readers will also agree with this.
The first chapter is ‘laying down roots in new soil’ which basically informs about initial stages and conditions in settling abroad. Brief History of each of the 12 countries is presented. After that he talks about the impact this decision on your family and closed ones. Later on avenues for the leisure activities abroad are presented.The flow of the book is so smooth and streamlined that I was just stuck to reading and was very reluctant to stop in between. In next chapter, author presented some challenges that you can encounter on your abroad life. Karan has wrote in depth on work culture in foreign culture that is quite alien to ours and it’s quite useful information. Then it comes to overcoming all the difficulties and stress. Lastly a very important chapter in exit strategy.
The author has divided the chapters in a very interesting way. And in each subsection he has written about that for a particular Country. For eg when he discusses entertainment subsection he divides that into 12 countries and discusses separately that for each. similarly he has done for all chapters.
Only 1 thing I didn’t like about the book is title. I didn’t find the title catchy and interesting.This book is for everyone who has settled abroad or is planning to settle abroad. This book can act as a wonderful guide for new travellers and for those who are already settled can refresh their memories of initial settlement in abroad. I am sure this book can bring smiles and tears to both kind of readers. For those who are not interested at all for settling abroad can also read it as author’s own experience also favours settling in own country as also a good option. I must confess that I was not expecting too much from this book. But the author has made it into such a paradise that it was wonderful experience to read it.
January 2, 2020
You rarely get to read stories on unusual topics. And, when you get to read a good one, the story will remain in your mind for a long time. Well, I am one such reader who wants to explore places and even connect them with the things that I have read in various books. While I am waiting to travel far, I read this beautiful book at the right time. I give it 5 stars out of 5 and here is my review to it.
Well, this book is an informative eye-opener for those who think that living in a new country is easy and the things would be more manageable as the processes are organized and more. It has a collection of inputs from NRIs who have shared their experiences and emotions when they had while moving abroad and while coming back to their home country. These experiences are shared from a variety of people who have moved out for studies, jobs and other reasons. The way things have been explained in this book is amazing and the book has covered the details of incidents that have happened with NRIs in various countries.
The highlight for this book for me was the inclusion of Hindi phrases in this book along with Hindi titles of different chapters and sub-chapters. And, since it is a signed copy, this book is a prized treasure for me.
The cover is pleasing and soothing to the eyes with the designs and colours blending well with each other. The title is perfect for the book. The concept and the idea is great and the way the things have been narrated by the author is amazing keeping in mind that this book is a collection of inputs by various contributors.
Cover- 5 / 5
Title- 5 / 5
Theme- 5 / 5
Overall- 5 / 5
Well, this book is an informative eye-opener for those who think that living in a new country is easy and the things would be more manageable as the processes are organized and more. It has a collection of inputs from NRIs who have shared their experiences and emotions when they had while moving abroad and while coming back to their home country. These experiences are shared from a variety of people who have moved out for studies, jobs and other reasons. The way things have been explained in this book is amazing and the book has covered the details of incidents that have happened with NRIs in various countries.
The highlight for this book for me was the inclusion of Hindi phrases in this book along with Hindi titles of different chapters and sub-chapters. And, since it is a signed copy, this book is a prized treasure for me.
The cover is pleasing and soothing to the eyes with the designs and colours blending well with each other. The title is perfect for the book. The concept and the idea is great and the way the things have been narrated by the author is amazing keeping in mind that this book is a collection of inputs by various contributors.
Cover- 5 / 5
Title- 5 / 5
Theme- 5 / 5
Overall- 5 / 5
November 24, 2019
Its a big challenge to settle in an another country . First of all you have to know about their cultures, fooding habits , lifestyles, languages and every single information related to the country you are going to . And if you are settling with your family than there arises the problem for admissions in schools and renting a comfortable house . The book "Seven Untold Secrets Of Living Abroad" gives you a complete gist about the top 12 countries for Indian professionals. Those 12 countries mentioned in the book are - Singapore, USA, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, France, UK, UAE, South Africa, China, Australia and New Zealand . 34 NRIs from these 12 countries joined hands with the author to share their untold experiences in living in abroad.
It is awesome to know to about the diversity that exist in our world . Its normal to face a cultural shock while moving from one country to another because of the differences in people's outlook and their lifestyle. So isn't it better to know about the country you are going to beforehand ? Is it safe or not ? How will you get house in rent ? Where rents are low and where they are high? Which are best and unmissable tourist destinations in that place ? Where are the best educational facilities? Where are better job opportunities? This book is the answer to all your questions. I felt like while sitting on my couch I traveled to all these 12 countries through this book .
It is awesome to know to about the diversity that exist in our world . Its normal to face a cultural shock while moving from one country to another because of the differences in people's outlook and their lifestyle. So isn't it better to know about the country you are going to beforehand ? Is it safe or not ? How will you get house in rent ? Where rents are low and where they are high? Which are best and unmissable tourist destinations in that place ? Where are the best educational facilities? Where are better job opportunities? This book is the answer to all your questions. I felt like while sitting on my couch I traveled to all these 12 countries through this book .
October 14, 2019
7 Untold Secrets of Living Abroad
We, Indians feel that Indians are very unprivileged and it's the best thing to live in abroad. It's almost every adult's dream to go to abroad if not settle there. So, for this the author has written this book. He himself has travelled a lot and hence knows this really well. But not only his experience, he has written down experiences of many people in an amazing way which you are going to love. It is a non-fiction, but believe me you will not feel bored at any moment because it is written in such an interesting way.
In this book, he has told why people want to settle in abroad? The differnt between lifestyles of different country.
The writing style was so interesting and simple. Any person can read it and find it very interesting. Go and grab this bestselling book as soon as you can.
We, Indians feel that Indians are very unprivileged and it's the best thing to live in abroad. It's almost every adult's dream to go to abroad if not settle there. So, for this the author has written this book. He himself has travelled a lot and hence knows this really well. But not only his experience, he has written down experiences of many people in an amazing way which you are going to love. It is a non-fiction, but believe me you will not feel bored at any moment because it is written in such an interesting way.
In this book, he has told why people want to settle in abroad? The differnt between lifestyles of different country.
The writing style was so interesting and simple. Any person can read it and find it very interesting. Go and grab this bestselling book as soon as you can.
February 14, 2020
“Be yourself, wherever you live. Live with dignity, and with your head held high.”
7 untold secrets of living abroad make you rattle with its well-researched stuff by the experiences of people living in each of the 12 countries and the stories shared by them right from work-life security to food-culture. With neatly structured chapters and the coverage of diverse content of do’s-and-don’ts while you live abroad; I was blown away by the descriptiveness and beautiful writing in this book. The author starts with the brief histories of 12 countries and he moves forward narrating their practises, laws, social challenges, lifestyle, beliefs, festivals, education system, Medical care and taxes etc., across these countries.
I loved a lot of aspects which addressed in this book like how it talks about the race & community widely; what interests them and not, he fills with some forewarns about their cultural values thus saving us from going through the cultural shocks and mend with people effortlessly. The author put them together so well that wants us to read more in further chapters. This book may be a one-stop solution for the people aspire to go in one of Singapore, US, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, China, South Africa and UAE to find brief about the country they would opt for business, work or education.
My absolute favourite aspect about this book was the way he concluded conveying the importance of the moving back (if you are considering or willing to move back) to live in our homeland to realize the value of freedom in the end.
7 untold secrets of living abroad make you rattle with its well-researched stuff by the experiences of people living in each of the 12 countries and the stories shared by them right from work-life security to food-culture. With neatly structured chapters and the coverage of diverse content of do’s-and-don’ts while you live abroad; I was blown away by the descriptiveness and beautiful writing in this book. The author starts with the brief histories of 12 countries and he moves forward narrating their practises, laws, social challenges, lifestyle, beliefs, festivals, education system, Medical care and taxes etc., across these countries.
I loved a lot of aspects which addressed in this book like how it talks about the race & community widely; what interests them and not, he fills with some forewarns about their cultural values thus saving us from going through the cultural shocks and mend with people effortlessly. The author put them together so well that wants us to read more in further chapters. This book may be a one-stop solution for the people aspire to go in one of Singapore, US, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Netherlands, China, South Africa and UAE to find brief about the country they would opt for business, work or education.
My absolute favourite aspect about this book was the way he concluded conveying the importance of the moving back (if you are considering or willing to move back) to live in our homeland to realize the value of freedom in the end.
January 24, 2020
🌿Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets” ~ Oscar Wilde.
🌸Indian students now prefer to go abroad for higher studies. A number of reasons support this craze of young generation. The international value of foreign degree, presumed high quality of the degree, scholarships availability, possibility of good saving after expenditure and high employability after the degree makes Indian students to choose foreign countries for studies.
Thus they psyche their children into believing that the best thing they can do is to go to the United States of America, United Kingdom, Singapore, etc.
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🏵️Travelling is a very good way to explore new places, meet new people and see new places however it just takes one bad experience to make all the good experiences go away.This is where travel guide books come in; people rely on them heavily especially when travelling to a place outside of their resident. This book provides a detailed guide of the 7 countries(Read book to know about names), in a very interesting narrative and includes very practical details for the cities.
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🌼This book provides you each and every detail if you want to go to abroad and settled there. Author has not left any stone unturned in providing details. Everything is so precise and detailed that shows author's hardwork and research he has done in writing this book. It's divided in seven chapters which covers major topics which we mainly think before planning to go to abroad like visa, house availability, Food culture, education system,medical care,work culture,salary,tax slabs etc. Author has written his own experience of staying in Singapore and with that he has included many person's personal experience while staying abroad. Hari's story has left big impact on my mind. We earn for living not vice versa. How crazy we become to earn money and gradually it affects our health. Last chapter where author has written about shifting back to our country India is eye opening. Overall very informative read. The satisfaction index table, word cloud and appendix written by author was adding more information to the already great story.
🌸Indian students now prefer to go abroad for higher studies. A number of reasons support this craze of young generation. The international value of foreign degree, presumed high quality of the degree, scholarships availability, possibility of good saving after expenditure and high employability after the degree makes Indian students to choose foreign countries for studies.
Thus they psyche their children into believing that the best thing they can do is to go to the United States of America, United Kingdom, Singapore, etc.
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🏵️Travelling is a very good way to explore new places, meet new people and see new places however it just takes one bad experience to make all the good experiences go away.This is where travel guide books come in; people rely on them heavily especially when travelling to a place outside of their resident. This book provides a detailed guide of the 7 countries(Read book to know about names), in a very interesting narrative and includes very practical details for the cities.
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🌼This book provides you each and every detail if you want to go to abroad and settled there. Author has not left any stone unturned in providing details. Everything is so precise and detailed that shows author's hardwork and research he has done in writing this book. It's divided in seven chapters which covers major topics which we mainly think before planning to go to abroad like visa, house availability, Food culture, education system,medical care,work culture,salary,tax slabs etc. Author has written his own experience of staying in Singapore and with that he has included many person's personal experience while staying abroad. Hari's story has left big impact on my mind. We earn for living not vice versa. How crazy we become to earn money and gradually it affects our health. Last chapter where author has written about shifting back to our country India is eye opening. Overall very informative read. The satisfaction index table, word cloud and appendix written by author was adding more information to the already great story.
December 10, 2019
Human wants are unlimited. We can never be satisfied with what we already have and we want more. We want comfortable lifestyle, status, social life, good education, career, salary etc. In the quest to achieve all our dream life we forget the fact that everything comes with the price and nothing is easy peesy.
The Book 7 Untold Secrets of living Abroad help you understand the basic and important aspects that we need to take care or bare in mind while deciding the country to settle.
Here Author briefly explains on finding home, how to deal with agents and landlord. Gives an insight on medical policies provided by the company and the country that offers to immigrants. Also share in brief about education system and how it's different from the system we have in India. These are only few ascepts to name. There are several important things like tax, leisure, career, expenses that book talks about.
Author also points out about social life and work culture. Some may really feel deserted in a different land with very limited friends or known people. We may tend to miss our family we have left behind. We may be craving to get back to them at our home country. While we live our lives in our dream land with good lifestyle, career growth and sky high pay.
So, this is a great book for those who are looking forward to settle abroad. Books speaks about 12 major countries in terms of migration (long and short-term). Author have cover some of major topics such as education, expenses, medical, tax, habitation, career etc in brief which we normal don't get any informations on internet or anywhere.
I personally loved reading this book and I would recommend it to all. This book is very informative.
The Book 7 Untold Secrets of living Abroad help you understand the basic and important aspects that we need to take care or bare in mind while deciding the country to settle.
Here Author briefly explains on finding home, how to deal with agents and landlord. Gives an insight on medical policies provided by the company and the country that offers to immigrants. Also share in brief about education system and how it's different from the system we have in India. These are only few ascepts to name. There are several important things like tax, leisure, career, expenses that book talks about.
Author also points out about social life and work culture. Some may really feel deserted in a different land with very limited friends or known people. We may tend to miss our family we have left behind. We may be craving to get back to them at our home country. While we live our lives in our dream land with good lifestyle, career growth and sky high pay.
So, this is a great book for those who are looking forward to settle abroad. Books speaks about 12 major countries in terms of migration (long and short-term). Author have cover some of major topics such as education, expenses, medical, tax, habitation, career etc in brief which we normal don't get any informations on internet or anywhere.
I personally loved reading this book and I would recommend it to all. This book is very informative.
January 16, 2020
An incredible book or a travel dairy.
It has all the answers of your questions regarding your travel to 12 foreign countries.
And all the 7secrets covers all the essentials of living in abroad. I personally love traveling so I live this book too.
It has all the answers of your questions regarding your travel to 12 foreign countries.
And all the 7secrets covers all the essentials of living in abroad. I personally love traveling so I live this book too.
October 25, 2019
India is a country with the largest immigrant ratio. Whereever you go, you will find an Indian there. There is not even a single country in the world that is inhabited by an Indian. Hence a book on living abroad is the most useful for the NRIs or to be NRIs.
The author of the book is an NRI himself, settled in Singapore. He along with 34 other NRIs share their experiences about living abroad. Once we migrate to a country, it is inevitable that we aquaint ourselves with the culture their.!
Book is a must have guide for all the people who are planning to migrate to the 12 countries mentioned in the book. Author has started off with the history of the place, colonisation etc so that culture there could be established in detail. Author has touched all tangible topics like culture, food habits, etiquettes and what not. The books will undoubtedly clarify your doubts about starting a new life in a new country. The anecdotes of 34 other contributors is informative, quirky as well as touching.
Special mention needed for the information about Canada. Since Canadian Passport has the most value in the Middle East, many Indians tend to go there, get the passport and come back. Canada is just a representative country. Apparently the information regarding all the 12 countries is worth the time and money invested on the book.
The book is indeed a non-fiction but the life experiences of other contributors make it interesting. It is a brilliant step by the author. The USP of the book is that it is entertaining and informative and hence it could be enjoyed by not only the people who are migrating to other countries but those who are planning to stay in India as well.
The author of the book is an NRI himself, settled in Singapore. He along with 34 other NRIs share their experiences about living abroad. Once we migrate to a country, it is inevitable that we aquaint ourselves with the culture their.!
Book is a must have guide for all the people who are planning to migrate to the 12 countries mentioned in the book. Author has started off with the history of the place, colonisation etc so that culture there could be established in detail. Author has touched all tangible topics like culture, food habits, etiquettes and what not. The books will undoubtedly clarify your doubts about starting a new life in a new country. The anecdotes of 34 other contributors is informative, quirky as well as touching.
Special mention needed for the information about Canada. Since Canadian Passport has the most value in the Middle East, many Indians tend to go there, get the passport and come back. Canada is just a representative country. Apparently the information regarding all the 12 countries is worth the time and money invested on the book.
The book is indeed a non-fiction but the life experiences of other contributors make it interesting. It is a brilliant step by the author. The USP of the book is that it is entertaining and informative and hence it could be enjoyed by not only the people who are migrating to other countries but those who are planning to stay in India as well.
November 30, 2019
Title - 7 Secrets of living abroad
Author: @karanaofficial
Publisher: notion press
Format: Paperback
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4/5
#Quotd: which country would you like to visit?
What if you want to visit abroad and settle down there but you don't know much about that country, no relatives or friends waiting for you there to come and guide you?
Well, in that case, I'll take help of "google baba" and most of us will do the same which will surely help us out but the information will be somehow disorganized.
7 secrets of living abroad talk about life after moving abroad, the experiences and the struggles encountered by 34 NRI. This book is amazing for people who are looking forward to moving abroad. There are 12 most popular countries that are talked about in this book in terms of migration. I loved the cover of the book and the title is very catch because this book actually touches the topics which people normally have doubts about such as education, expenses, habitation, occupation etc. This book briefly discusses each and every country. I loved this book and I would definitely recommend this book to all the people who dream to settle down abroad or even wanna gather some information about a specific country.
Author: @karanaofficial
Publisher: notion press
Format: Paperback
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4/5
#Quotd: which country would you like to visit?
What if you want to visit abroad and settle down there but you don't know much about that country, no relatives or friends waiting for you there to come and guide you?
Well, in that case, I'll take help of "google baba" and most of us will do the same which will surely help us out but the information will be somehow disorganized.
7 secrets of living abroad talk about life after moving abroad, the experiences and the struggles encountered by 34 NRI. This book is amazing for people who are looking forward to moving abroad. There are 12 most popular countries that are talked about in this book in terms of migration. I loved the cover of the book and the title is very catch because this book actually touches the topics which people normally have doubts about such as education, expenses, habitation, occupation etc. This book briefly discusses each and every country. I loved this book and I would definitely recommend this book to all the people who dream to settle down abroad or even wanna gather some information about a specific country.
December 19, 2019
Book : 7 Untold Secrets of Living Abroad
Author : Karan Agrawal
Publisher : Notion Press
If you are settling abroad, or thinking of it, this book is for you. 7 Untold Secrets of Living Abroad is full of amazing examples and stories of 34 NRIs living in 12 different countries. As per the title it contains 7 chapters and each chapter has subsections.
Almost every person who passes his teenage years think and dream of settling abroad as after those years they feel that they are very unprivileged if they live here in India. Author has traveled well and knows many aspects of living in a foreign land. In addition author has done very good fact-finding of every single detail that are required if you're settling abroad.
It consists everything from travel to food, people, culture, lifestyle, entertainment, weather, festivals, dos and don'ts, I did enjoyed contributors' memories and stories. In addition graphs and photos shared by author made this book more interesting.
I also did googled for some facts that I didn't actually believed first while reading the book but to my surprise I've found that each and every detail mentioned here in this book is genuine and perfect. I liked author's simple and creative writing style. It will give you a wonderful experience.
Rating : 4.6/5
Author : Karan Agrawal
Publisher : Notion Press
If you are settling abroad, or thinking of it, this book is for you. 7 Untold Secrets of Living Abroad is full of amazing examples and stories of 34 NRIs living in 12 different countries. As per the title it contains 7 chapters and each chapter has subsections.
Almost every person who passes his teenage years think and dream of settling abroad as after those years they feel that they are very unprivileged if they live here in India. Author has traveled well and knows many aspects of living in a foreign land. In addition author has done very good fact-finding of every single detail that are required if you're settling abroad.
It consists everything from travel to food, people, culture, lifestyle, entertainment, weather, festivals, dos and don'ts, I did enjoyed contributors' memories and stories. In addition graphs and photos shared by author made this book more interesting.
I also did googled for some facts that I didn't actually believed first while reading the book but to my surprise I've found that each and every detail mentioned here in this book is genuine and perfect. I liked author's simple and creative writing style. It will give you a wonderful experience.
Rating : 4.6/5
December 11, 2019
Book - 7 Untold Secrets Of Living Abroad
Author - Karan Agrawal
The stories of Thirty-Four(34) people from twelve countries around the world will help the readers to unfold many secrets and challenges one faces while choosing to live a life in abroad chasing their dreams. All the stories shared by the people around the world will inspire and guide to live a life in abroad with dignity.
The author divided the book into 7 chapters, each chapter will tell you the truth about one's lifestyle and struggle along with the moments of joy, which they experienced, living in abroad. Dreams and realities both hits hard but at the end everything depends on us.
A perfect guide for the ones who wants to migrate to abroad and fulfill their dreams. Keeping in mind every details necessary to know before settling in abroad are provided through the stories of people who are already living their life in abroad.
A book which is lot more than just a guide. The language used is simple. Pictures are provided which makes the reading more interesting. A must read for everyone even if you don't want to migrate to abroad.
Author - Karan Agrawal
The stories of Thirty-Four(34) people from twelve countries around the world will help the readers to unfold many secrets and challenges one faces while choosing to live a life in abroad chasing their dreams. All the stories shared by the people around the world will inspire and guide to live a life in abroad with dignity.
The author divided the book into 7 chapters, each chapter will tell you the truth about one's lifestyle and struggle along with the moments of joy, which they experienced, living in abroad. Dreams and realities both hits hard but at the end everything depends on us.
A perfect guide for the ones who wants to migrate to abroad and fulfill their dreams. Keeping in mind every details necessary to know before settling in abroad are provided through the stories of people who are already living their life in abroad.
A book which is lot more than just a guide. The language used is simple. Pictures are provided which makes the reading more interesting. A must read for everyone even if you don't want to migrate to abroad.
November 24, 2019
Was quite excited to read this book as many of my friends had suggested it. So talking a bout the book it is a kind of an informational piece which will help you sustain in abroad countries. It has all kind of needed information and will be quite helpful if you are planning to move abroad.
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The book consists of stories of 34 people who are being living in abroad and have shared their experience in the book. Every minute detail which an immigrant may face is been described in the book making it more interesting. One of the best part about the book is the lively pictures which gives more insight about the place and made me more curious to know about it.
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Overall loved the book, being a Non-Fiction book there was no such point where I may have felt bored about the book. The method of writing is quite engaging and makes the reader curious about the next page. The vocabulary is quite simple and easy to understand. If you are planning to move abroad then do read this book it will be quite helpful.
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The book consists of stories of 34 people who are being living in abroad and have shared their experience in the book. Every minute detail which an immigrant may face is been described in the book making it more interesting. One of the best part about the book is the lively pictures which gives more insight about the place and made me more curious to know about it.
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Overall loved the book, being a Non-Fiction book there was no such point where I may have felt bored about the book. The method of writing is quite engaging and makes the reader curious about the next page. The vocabulary is quite simple and easy to understand. If you are planning to move abroad then do read this book it will be quite helpful.
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