On such a long and intense trip it’s hard to decide what the highlights were. Do I say seeing the Taj Mahal? Or meeting the prince of Udaipur? Attending the Pacific shinning? No. Sometimes it’s the little things that stand out the most. Continue reading Fishing for husbands
Everyone’s truth is different but still true. Anneka Hyde’s photography project during her global experience showcases this. Continue reading The eyes are the window to the soul
Culture shocks tend to be the things we can’t prepare for or foresee experiencing. Before embarking on the journey I had done some research and tried to keep an open mind. I roughly knew what the culture was like, the style of cuisine and the level of poverty. I knew cows were sacred, dogs roamed and to not trust street food. India is full of life, abundant with diversity and visitors are treated like gods. And so you may ask, what’s your first culture shock Anneka? Well… Continue reading Burgers and beauty
Reflecting on what has been an incredible six weeks I thought I would start off by sharing a couple of my favourite moments. Continue reading An Incredible Six-Weeks
I have now been back for a few weeks and had time to settle back into life in New Zealand. We packed so much into the six weeks we were in India; it is difficult to summarise the highlights and challenges of such a hectic time but I will attempt to do so. Continue reading Reflecting on my time in India
What an incredible experience travelling around India for the last 6 weeks. Nick told us before we came home that the reverse culture shock is oftentimes worse than the initial culture shock and he was so right! Continue reading Home again
Visiting one of the 7 wonders of the world was truly an experience that I will never forget. Our tour guide led us around and we learnt so much about the mausoleum. We even went inside and could see the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and her husband, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Continue reading Recap: Holly’s time in India
These are the 8 must-haves that Holly recommends while travelling in India. Continue reading Holly’s Packing Guide for India
This trip has truly been life-changing. Continue reading Highlights from my time in India
As we head into our 5th week here in India one place that has really stood out to me has been an organisation called Jaipur Foot. Continue reading Jaipur Foot
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