India, Sept. 29 -- Social media is often filled with picturesque landscapes, exciting experiences and seemingly perfect moments from people living overseas. However, an Indian woman living in New Zealand has offered a more grounded look at what everyday life abroad actually involves, from managing household chores to dealing with homesickness.

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In an Instagram video, she spoke about the contrast between the glamorous version of overseas life often seen online and the routine responsibilities that rarely make it to social media.

The woman, named Himanshi, explained that while moving to another country can be a rewarding...