Why I left India after 5 months... 🇮🇳

After 10 months of solo travel, it was finally time to come home… but I decided not to tell my family. From backpacking across Europe and India for nearly 1 year to stepping on a flight back to USA, this journey has been one of the most life-changing experiences of my life. But nothing compares to coming home and seeing the people you love again, especially when they have no idea you're coming. In this vlog, I share the full journey home, what it felt like ending long-term travel, and the moment I surprised my family after nearly a year away. If you’ve ever traveled long-term or been away from home for a while, you’ll understand just how special this moment is. 🎒Want more backpacking adventures? Watch the Full ‘Backpacking INDIA’ Series: 👉https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTWHONiFxHh1rZvcN11tnXPKBWqzT553S ✨ Thanks for Watching! I’m so grateful for your support on my channel. My goal is to inspire you to try something new, travel the world, and step out of your comfort zone! ☕ Buy me a coffee to support future travels and videos! buymeacoffee.com/MackPacking 📸 Instagram: @Mackpacking.travel 📬 Business email: Mackpacking@proton.me 🎵 Music is licensed through Epidemic Sound: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/jxyk3w 📸 Gear I Use: DJI Osmo Pocket 2, GoPro HERO9, Apple iPhone 13 ⭐️PROMO CODES ⭐️ Worldpackers — Use code “Mackpacking10” for $10 off your first membership Level8 Suitcases — Use code “Mackpacking10” for 10% off! Airalo — Use code “MACKEN4075” for $3 off your first E-sim Trusted Housesitters — 2 FREE MONTHS + 25% OFF https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/refer/RAF1044335/?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=refer-a-friend&utm_campaign=refer-a-friend 🛍️ AMAZON Storefront https://a.co/d/01Y2ge1Z 00:00 Intro 0:25 Why am I leaving India? 1:44 Tiruvananthapuram Airport - Storytime 3:08 Travel home with me 🫶🏼 3:27 Singapore Changi Airport 5:44 Yay! I'm home!! 6:48 Roadtrip gone wrong :( 8:05 I owe you an explanation.. 9:33 Surprising my family! 12:32 What happens next? 13:32 San Francisco roadtrip 14:25 In n out (California must try !!) 15:35 Highway 1 / Big Sur #solotravel #travelvlog #cominghome #backpacking #surprise