Testimonials

From squat toilets to Pho, snails, cyclo’s, and of course the beautiful nature of the Vietnamese people, the 20 of us who travelled to Vietnam experienced everything the culture had to offer. After a year of ‘rigorous’ training, fundraising and a brief introduction to the Vietnamese language, we were ready for the biggest cultural shock, but liberating experiences of our lives. The challenge was everything we expected and more. Thank you.
Sarah, Vietnam

It was an amazing, eye opening and incredible experience that I will treasure for a lifetime and recommend to anyone that has the chance to experience these fabulous trips through Antipodeans Abroad.
Amy G, Peru

The trek was probably the most enjoyable part of the challenge but I loved every minute of it. The experience has been extremely worthwhile for me. I have gained the knowledge of a different culture, independence, teamwork, co-operation, friendships, and a taste for traveling. I had the best trip ever and I wish I was still there! Thank you very much for organising it. It was well organised.
Sally T, China

I have gained so much that I can’t even express it in these few lines! I have never been overseas this was my first trip and it was great because it really helped me realize how lucky we are. The people in Peru are overwhelmingly kind and want to learn as much about us as we do about them. To have the opportunity to travel with a group of people to Peru was the best choice I ever made.
Jane G, Peru

The project was very worthwhile, the monks were really friendly and the Tibetan Youth Congress were amazing, and helped us in any way we asked. I wouldn’t change anything about the challenge. I thought the trek was just about the right length. Although I was sad to finish, I was beginning to get quite tired and was also glad to be able to take things a bit slower for the next few days! The experience has been amazing and life changing. I have learnt so much about the cultures of different people living here, seen things that I never imagined, and discovered many things within myself that I didn’t realise I had before, for example endurance and perseverance.
Tamika H, Nepal

India was an amazing place, so diverse in it’s people, culture and landscape. It was really intense in Kolkata, which was a little intimidating. The trek has gorgeous views and was challenging, yet enjoyable. I think this expedition has taught me a lot about humility and appreciating what I have back home.
Inez Z, India

We thought the whole Antipodeans Abroad adventure was very professional-friends had reported very favorably on previous challenges. I would say Antipodeans Abroad has a very good reputation.
Mr and Mrs Drummond, Nepal

The trek was incredible! The so-called huts were fabulous. Our porters and guides were so much fun and everyone bonded so well on the trek…I cant believe how much fun it was. I’ve gained so much knowledge of Indian culture-Tibetan and Nepalese too, learned teamwork, leadership skills, gained some new friends….thank you so much for providing us with such an organised, exciting, interesting, safe and fantastic experience that we’ll never ever forget.
Sarah J, India

Why do people choose to do these things? It is the opinion of this trekker that, at the outset, we look to challenge ourselves, seek adventure, give something back and make a difference in the lives of others. In the process, we achieve goals, satisfy a need to explore and begin to understand the lives of others. In the end, however, when we choose to do these things, we make the greatest difference in our own lives. In our bid to explore and give to others, we learn and understand more about ourselves. What begins as an adventure in giving and curiosity, ends as an exercise in receiving and understanding. Therein lies the magic of the choice to be involved.
Jim S, Tanzania