Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.

In 2010, I made the life-changing decision to migrate from India to Australia, seeking better educational opportunities and a higher quality of life. Australia, to me, is a blessed country with stunning landscapes and a diverse and welcoming culture that offers ample opportunities to shape one’s dream life.

Migration profoundly boosted my self-confidence, and I embraced the Australian way of life. A significant testament to this acceptance was my solo motorcycle journey covering 16,500 kms around Australia, where I encountered no discrimination based on my skin colour or origin.

Coming from an Indian background, my wife Devangi and I, hailing from Gujarat, maintained our cultural ties by cooking vegetarian food and establishing our businesses Aavas Consultants & Ravi Blinds in Australia. Celebrating festivals and sharing our culture with friends and colleagues helped us maintain our identity in the diverse melting pot of Australia.

While India is known for its grand festivals, as a migrant, I found joy in creating and participating in festive environments in a foreign land. I believe understanding a migrant’s backgrounds is crucial for better support, and community events and cross-cultural participation contribute to smoother acceptance and understanding.

One of the proudest moments in my life was completing the “Grand Australian Ride”, a solo motorcycle adventure around the entire country on a Royal Enfield Himalayan. This journey not only showcased the beauty of Australia but also taught me valuable life lessons about resilience, belief, and the importance of taking one step at a time.

Family settlement in Australia, including my siblings and mother, strengthened our bond, making this foreign land truly feel like home. Migration reinforced the idea of “survival of the fittest”, making me believe in my own strength and resilience. Australia has provided the platform for me to live my dreams, from motorcycle adventures to mountain climbing (@GrandExped), travelling around the world (@PlanSetTravel) and business development. As I proudly call myself Australian, I recognise the positive impact of migration on my life. I believe every migrant story is worth sharing, and through exploration and embracing the world as one family, life becomes truly beautiful.

I encourage others to let their past experiences make them better, not bitter, and to understand that life begins at the end of the comfort zone. The Sanskrit phrase “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” encapsulates the idea that the whole world is one family, reinforcing the beauty of exploration and interconnectedness.