A heartwarming Instagram reel featuring a retired woman embracing life after work has won hearts online. Shared by her daughter, the video offers a glimpse into how the Kerala mother spent her time after retirement, and it is nothing like slowing down. Instead, she packed her bags and set off on a series of international adventures, leaving social media users inspired.
This Kerala retiree did not slow down after leaving work. (Instagram/@_lizzzbennyyy_)
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The post was shared on Instagram by Liz Anns Benny Pampackal. The reel opens with a photograph from her mother's retirement day, alongside the text: "Everyone is asking me what is amma doing after retirement?"
The next frame answers the question in style. It shows her mother delivering a speech, accompanied by the text, "She the very next day."
What follows is a montage of travel photographs from across Europe. The retired woman can be seen exploring destinations including Switzerland, Paris, Lourdes, Germany, Venice, Rome, Vatican City, Portugal and Madrid. The reel playfully highlights how she wasted no time in setting off on new adventures after leaving her job behind.
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Internet loves Amma's travel adventures
The video quickly attracted attention online, with many users celebrating the woman's enthusiasm for travel and independence.
"The kind of woman I wanna be in my 60s!" wrote one user. Another commented, "Such a flex."
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Several others expressed admiration for her lifestyle, with comments such as "Either this or nothing," "Slay queen," and "Living her life."
Many viewers also said the reel inspired their own travel dreams. "I too want to travel," one user wrote.
Vaishali Kapila is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, where she covers internet culture, viral social media moments, human interest stories and workplace trends. She believes the best stories often come from ordinary experiences and everyday conversations. Through her stories, she aims to help readers understand not just what is trending, but why it matters. Born and brought up in Chandigarh and now based in Delhi, Vaishali has over five years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining Hindustan Times, she worked as a Sub Editor at NDTV, where she specialised in food and travel writing. Over the years, she has written and edited stories on recipes, nutrition, restaurants, destinations and travel trends, while building expertise in digital storytelling, search-driven journalism and audience-focused content. Today, her work spans a wide range of topics, including consumer issues, lifestyle, workplace trends and stories that reflect everyday life. She enjoys finding fresh angles, speaking with people and adding the context that helps readers make sense of a story. Vaishali holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism with a specialisation in New Media from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. When she is not working, Vaishali enjoys exploring new places, trying local food and documenting her experiences through a food Instagram page she runs with her husband. She also enjoys watching documentaries, learning about space and science, and exploring stories about different cultures and people.
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