To say that Mumbai is an overload on the senses would be an understatement. From the spices and aromas, the hustle and bustle, the vivid colours, to the diversity of Indian culture – I am blown away! I’ll kick off with one of my favourite aspects…the food! It quickly became apparent that food sits at…Continue Reading Week 1: Food, Trains, Human Trafficking Prevention, and an Indian Wedding!
It has been one week since we arrived in Mumbai. It has flown by so fast, with so many unique and interesting experiences that I could not possibly list them out (in fact, so much has happened that I don’t even remember all of it). So, here are my 5 favourite things about this week:…Continue Reading First Week as Mumbaikers
100 days. That’s how many days I had from when I finished my last UOA exam for semester one to the day I flew to Japan to start semester two. 100 days to get excited, to get nervous, to reassure me, to overthink, to relax, and to freak out. 100 days to do nothing but…Continue Reading 100 Days
I visited several spaces offering and facilitating education for youth and adults in India. My main takeaway is that education is the key to empowerment and uplifting families. This highlights the importance of removing educational barriers, such as but not limited to location, income, and nutrition. I was born in Wales and educated in a…Continue Reading Education in India
Kia ora from Aotearoa. I have arrived safely back after the most spectacular four weeks in Chile! My final three days in Chile was filled with ups and downs as we made the most of the time we had left and said our goodbyes. Highlights Thursday: Today was one of the highlights of the trip for…Continue Reading Hasta Pronto Chile
We are a week on from returning from India and it’s crazy to think that it was 50 days ago that our journey began. We left New Zealand as a group of 24 strangers, ready to explore India but we returned as a family, bonded through not only our joint experience but also our ambition…Continue Reading Six Weeks Later…
Suggested items to pack Cabin Luggage Checked Luggage Domestic Travel in India Accommodation in India…Continue Reading Dear Future Traveller – Part II
As I settle back into the rhythm of life in Auckland, New Zealand, I find myself grappling with the stark differences between the bustling streets of India and the tranquility of home. The absence of crowded thoroughfares, the scent of masala chai wafting through the air, and the sheer abundance of fresh air have all…Continue Reading Lessons on Vision and Intention
Hola everyone! I thought I would share some of my top tips for students travelling to Chile/ some things I found helpful while preparing to travel and while in Chile. I hope these tips are helpful! Have fun in Chile!…Continue Reading Amelie’s Top 10 Tips to Stay Safe and Have Fun in Chile
I have had the privilege of spending the last six weeks in India, and here are my key takeaways to get the most out of this life-changing opportunity. Our main form of travel (bus) Waving Goodbye at the Airport…Continue Reading Dear Future Traveller – Part I