Life Changing Experience

I had a once in a life time experience in New Zealand!

Volunteer Project:
I had the best group of people I could ask for to volunteer with on a unique island called Motuihe just a 30min boat ride from Auckland. Although it may not be appealing to be isolated from the rest of civilization, it was a liberating experience being able to leave behind cellphones and even internet for two whole weeks! However, we were able to go into Auckland 2 times during the volunteer portion to connect with family and friends as well as experience urban New Zealand life! I myself am interested in restoration ecology and it was neat to gain an insider perspective at the different initiatives being undertaken around the world. I became incredibly close with the people I met on the island as well as with the two project leaders. They made our stay so welcoming that I defiantly would go back some day!

Adventure tour:
This part of the trip honestly changed my life. I was not the type of person at all who would ever consider bungy jumping or white water rafting. I am not generally a thrill seeker but this part of my trip pushed me in ways I had never been pushed before. If you decide to do this trip BUNGY JUMP. Honestly, it is the most liberating and amazing thing one can experience and that was worth every penny. It pushes you mentally and physically. The other parts of the trip aim to push you in other ways, scared of the dark? Caving helps you with that. Fear of heights? You can bungy jump or sky dive. The best part of the adventure tour is that I never felt pressured to do anything. I had my group to support me 100% but never did any of the guides or the people I met push me over the edge (literally or metaphorically).