On my first day in India, I was marvelling at the Descent of the Ganges in Mahabalipuram. Now, I find myself in awe of the real landscape that is the Ganges River at the foot of the Himalayas in Rishikesh. We have truly come ‘full circle’….Continue Reading Coming Full Circle
An unexpected travel companion to this trip was the revival of my Pokemon Go account.For the uninitiated, Pokémon Go is a mobile app game centered on exploring your local area to find Pokemon, collect items to support your Pokemon and battle other Pokemon as traditional for the franchise. Each player who joins chooses a team,…Continue Reading Pokemon Go-ing to India
This week was a reminder that Indigenous peoples worldwide remain interconnected through Tino rangatiratanga! We started the week learning about the eleven indigenous communities recognised here in Chile by the amazing Dr. Gabriela Pina. Her lesson explaining the ‘processes’ involved in indigenous identity politics made me think of how people associate with indigeneity. Furthermore, it…Continue Reading The Moana connecting the Pacific to Chile
We are officially past the halfway point of our trip! It’s such a crazy thought to comprehend. We are currently on the bus from Ahmedabad to Udaipur and as I reflect and write this blog there has been one word on my mind – sonder. Sonder is the profound feeling of realising that everyone, including…Continue Reading Kites, Cricket Bats, and Community
After exploring India for three weeks, I’ve experienced the diverse ways people move in this country. In today’s modern society, it’s tempting to opt for isolated travel – air conditioning to aid in comfort, quick flights, or convenient Ubers that shield you from the vibrant surroundings. However, over the past three weeks, we have instead…Continue Reading Transit Tales: Exploring the Plurality of Ways People Move
As an Economics major I’ve had the pleasure of studying many different economies. Never however did I expect that the most intriguing economy would be found in the heart of Mumbai, concealed beneath the tag of Asia’s largest slum. Welcome my friends, to Dharavi. Despite covering a mere 3 sq km, Dharavi is a bustling hub…Continue Reading Dharavi: A Lesson in Economics
Having spent the first ten days of our whirlwind tour of India immersed in bustling cities, innovative tech startups and vibrant streetscapes, I was not prepared for how dramatically different our next destination would be. Instead of bright neon lights and honking auto-rickshaws, Hampi was an expansive green landscape of rice-paddy fields and palm trees, interrupted only by towering mountains of red granite…Continue Reading The Adventures of India-na Jones in Hampi
It was the end of a grey workweek at Ena’s instrument store in the streets of Sarajevo, Bosnia. A retired musician, the peak of Ena’s career was over; however, the impact of her music rippled throughout generations. Her hit song, “Sisters of War,” with the warm notes of the accordion and the ethereal heights of…Continue Reading Harmonious Histories: Ena’s Journey to Hampi
Since my first blog, it has been 2 weeks, only 2 weeks! Every single day we experience and learn so much. My perspective continually evolves. Since my last blog, we have been to Mysuru, Bengaluru, Hampi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Five cities with many people to watch, learn and grow from. I have been able to…Continue Reading Evolving Perspective: Resilience within India
In Japanese culture, there is a concept called ‘ikigai.’ Much like the language that often defies direct translation, ikigai doesn’t lend itself to easy explanations. One interpretation (with gratitude to my mum for the endorsed definition) is that ikigai is finding joy in life through a blend of doing what you love, what you’re skilled…Continue Reading Discovering Your Ikigai in India