Indians Abroad Archives

From backwaters to wineries: Finding home in Santa Rosa

by Amrita Priya | Dec 26, 2024

Santa Rosa, California, ZIP Code: 94953 Moving from the lush greenery of Kerala to the rolling vineyards of Santa Rosa, California, has been nothing short of an adventure. As someone who grew up in a state famous for its backwaters, coconut groves, and spice...

Navigating the slow pace of life in Lilongwe

by Amrita Priya | Oct 29, 2024

Lilongwe, Malawi, ZIP Code: 207205 I have called Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, my home since I was five years old. My parents originally moved to this African country in the mid-1990s for work, seeking new opportunities and experiences. Over time, they established...

Exploring Colombo: A journey through culture, comfort, and cuisine

by Amrita Priya | Oct 1, 2024

Colombo, Sri Lanka, ZIP Code: 10350 I work as a Regional Return and Reintegration Advisor for the international humanitarian agency Act for Peace splitting my time between Sri Lanka and India for the past several years. In Colombo, I stay for months at a stretch in...