In November 2014, I made a solo trip to Bangladesh and in a series of blogs I have called the 'awakening', I share: my adventures, the many happy moments, as well as the shock and scares I experienced along the way. I think this name describes my trip well because this is the trip that secured my love and properly revealed the roots I have with the country my parents originated from.

If you're planning a solo trip to Bangladesh yourself or still believe Bangladesh is not worth a moment's thought, please read as you may find a narrative you haven't read before.

Let's start with the thoughts that sent me on my journey: