Subhead:A firsthand look at a largely unrecognised democracy often misunderstood abroad.#
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Travelling through the streets with my local guide, I got a raw, unfiltered look at daily life in a country the world continues to overlook.
“It’s not what everyone says it is,” I said early on, reflecting on the contrast between perception and reality. “It’s friendly, safe.”
From roadside car repairs to spontaneous conversations with locals, the day unfolded with a sense of openness that’s hard to manufacture. When our vehicle needed a quick fix, strangers flagged us down and helped repair it on the spot.
