{"id":335,"date":"2026-02-05T00:40:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afzaalahmadzeeshan.com\/?page_id=335"},"modified":"2026-02-05T00:40:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T00:40:58","slug":"podcast-pakistan-sai-holland-ka-safar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mermaid-essentials.com\/?page_id=335","title":{"rendered":"Podcast: Pakistan Sai Holland Ka Safar (6\/9 episodes available)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--section has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0a594f59 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-start has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b97ab1bc wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-27a70303 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large extendify-image-import is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/mermaid-essentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-358\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mermaid-essentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/mermaid-essentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/mermaid-essentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/mermaid-essentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/mermaid-essentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:16px\">The podcast is a story-narrated podcast about how I travelled from Pakistan to Holland (The Netherlands) on a work visa, and how Turkey enabled me to find the job. I share practical tips and lessons that I learned on this journey. Enjoy. #ExpatsDiary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size has-icon-color is-style-logos-only is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-0e99c6ad wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><li style=\"color:#0B0620\" class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-youtube has-foreground-color wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLlYVkTTXNTjOHZEBQZgZN564ZoEc04asB\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M21.8,8.001c0,0-0.195-1.378-0.795-1.985c-0.76-0.797-1.613-0.801-2.004-0.847c-2.799-0.202-6.997-0.202-6.997-0.202 h-0.009c0,0-4.198,0-6.997,0.202C4.608,5.216,3.756,5.22,2.995,6.016C2.395,6.623,2.2,8.001,2.2,8.001S2,9.62,2,11.238v1.517 c0,1.618,0.2,3.237,0.2,3.237s0.195,1.378,0.795,1.985c0.761,0.797,1.76,0.771,2.205,0.855c1.6,0.153,6.8,0.201,6.8,0.201 s4.203-0.006,7.001-0.209c0.391-0.047,1.243-0.051,2.004-0.847c0.6-0.607,0.795-1.985,0.795-1.985s0.2-1.618,0.2-3.237v-1.517 C22,9.62,21.8,8.001,21.8,8.001z M9.935,14.594l-0.001-5.62l5.404,2.82L9.935,14.594z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--section has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e0b0d14b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c98d980 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c101f39 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notable points discussed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Finding the right purpose for the journey, the right reason, and the right approach. The podcast also helps you practically review if this journey is for you and if you are ready for the journey. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9b7bffa5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8c381d87 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-ext-preset--image--natural-1--image-1--content-bottom extendify-image-import\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mermaid-essentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_20201008_145441-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-353\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-ext-preset--image--natural-1--image-1--content-right extendify-image-import\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mermaid-essentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_20201021_134328-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-355\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8c381d87 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-ext-preset--image--natural-1--image-1--content-left extendify-image-import\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mermaid-essentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_20201103_075924-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-354\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-ext-preset--image--natural-1--image-1--content-left extendify-image-import\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mermaid-essentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_20210420_141023-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-356\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--section has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-51e54dad wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fee45c90 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c101f39 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Podcast Episodes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The podcast is broken down into 9 episodes, each focusing on one element of the journey. I advise you to listen to it in sequence, but feel free to watch and share the ones that make the most sense to you. Thank you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a78f41f9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8c381d87 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large ext-aspect-landscape extendify-image-import wp-duotone-varpresetduotoneprimary-foreground-1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI0OCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI0OCIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDI1NiAyNTYiPjxwYXRoIGQ9Ik0xNzIsNzZhNDQsNDQsMCwxLDAtNDQsNDRBNDQuMDUsNDQuMDUsMCwwLDAsMTcyLDc2Wm0tNDQsMjhhMjgsMjgsMCwxLDEsMjgtMjhBMjgsMjgsMCwwLDEsMTI4LDEwNFptNjAsMjRhNDQsNDQsMCwxLDAsNDQsNDRBNDQuMDUsNDQuMDUsMCwwLDAsMTg4LDEyOFptMCw3MmEyOCwyOCwwLDEsMSwyOC0yOEEyOCwyOCwwLDAsMSwxODgsMjAwWk02OCwxMjhhNDQsNDQsMCwxLDAsNDQsNDRBNDQuMDUsNDQuMDUsMCwwLDAsNjgsMTI4Wm0wLDcyYTI4LDI4LDAsMSwxLDI4LTI4QTI4LDI4LDAsMCwxLDY4LDIwMFoiPjwvcGF0aD48L3N2Zz4=\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Episode 01. Khwaab aur Iraada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Why do so many Pakistanis think about moving to the Netherlands?<br>What makes us consider leaving home, family, and everything familiar?<br>And what kind of emotional rollercoaster starts the moment we decide to explore life in Europe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-ext-preset--button--natural-1--button-1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XdCDvMEDLv8\">Listen<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8c381d87 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large ext-aspect-landscape extendify-image-import wp-duotone-varpresetduotoneprimary-foreground-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Episode 02. Rasta Dhoondhna<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Before you think about Dutch visas, work permits, universities, or housing, you need clarity on why you\u2019re choosing this path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your purpose shapes everything \u2014 your decisions, your expectations, and how you handle the challenges of being a Pakistani expat in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-ext-preset--button--natural-1--button-1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bMfbLP3lud4\">Listen<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8c381d87 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large ext-aspect-landscape extendify-image-import wp-duotone-varpresetduotoneprimary-foreground-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Episode 03. Visa Ka Jadoo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This is the point where your migration journey becomes real.<br>You\u2019ve done the emotional thinking, you\u2019ve explored the idea\u2026 and now it\u2019s time to choose a direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-ext-preset--button--natural-1--button-1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gUepn3QM8aM\">Listen<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a78f41f9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8c381d87 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large ext-aspect-landscape extendify-image-import wp-duotone-varpresetduotoneprimary-foreground-4\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Episode 04. Naya Ghar Nayi Zameen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Most people underestimate the planning phase.<br>Documents, timelines, translations, verifications \u2014 yeh sab cheezein aapke migration journey ko bana bhi sakti hain aur bigaarr bhi sakti hain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-ext-preset--button--natural-1--button-1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/36UnCTDr_IQ\">Listen<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8c381d87 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large ext-aspect-landscape extendify-image-import wp-duotone-varpresetduotoneprimary-foreground-5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Episode 05. Pardes Mein Pehla Qadam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re applying for a student visa Netherlands for Pakistanis, a Netherlands work visa from Pakistan, or any other route to move to the Netherlands from Pakistan, the time between submitting your documents and receiving a decision can feel endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-ext-preset--button--natural-1--button-1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IqxORMGQDgY\">Listen<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8c381d87 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--item-card-1--align-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large ext-aspect-landscape extendify-image-import wp-duotone-varpresetduotoneprimary-foreground-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Episode 06. Zubaan aur Tehzeeb<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Chahe aap student visa Netherlands for Pakistanis apply kar rahe ho, Netherlands work visa Pakistan se file submit ki ho, ya kisi bhi route se move to the Netherlands from Pakistan ka plan bana rahe ho\u2026 everything eventually comes down to one email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-35f06ea7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-ext-preset--button--natural-1--button-1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/itc5f7Za7jk\">Listen<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-ext-preset--group--natural-1--section has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e8c7530 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c98d980 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-386cb449 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the Podcast. Pakistan Sai Holland Ka Safar.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dive into Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan&#8217;s podcast episodes and learn what migration really means. Subscribe, listen, and engage with thought-provoking content designed to inspire and inform your path.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-ext-preset--button--natural-1--button-1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLlYVkTTXNTjOHZEBQZgZN564ZoEc04asB\">Discover Episodes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-ext-preset--image--natural-1--image-1--content-right extendify-image-import\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mermaid-essentials.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_20201023_172053-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A windmill in the Holland. Pictured in Hoofddorp.\" class=\"wp-image-352\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan The podcast is a story-narrated podcast about how I travelled from Pakistan to Holland (The Netherlands) on a work visa, and how Turkey enabled me to find the job. I share practical tips and lessons that I learned on this journey. 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