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DEEP DIVE National Geographic photojournalist Andrew Evans returns to India with Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, and through ME to WE experiences, comes home with sacred memories and images. P HOTOS BY A N DRE W E VA N S
YOU’VE BEEN TO INDIA TWICE BEFORE. WHAT MADE THIS PARTICULAR EXPERIENCE UNIQUE?
ME to WE is an utterly new way to experience such a remarkable country. I was so impressed with the focus Uniworld placed on the people and culture of India. Showcasing the unfiltered beauty of rural India adds an amazing dimension to the experience, blending authenticity with comfort. YOU’VE TRAVELED THE WORLD MANY TIMES OVER WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. HOW DOES THE UNIWORLD SACRED GANGES ITINERARY PROVE THAT TRAVEL CAN TRANSFORM?
India changes you, and Uniworld’s intimate, face-first approach to India is a one-of-a-kind journey that highlights all the things that make India so wonderful. Uniworld’s Sacred Ganges itinerary especially immerses you in the peaceful nature, diverse people, and ancient spiritual tradition that is India. After just a week, I felt like I understood India in a way few foreigners ever do. I have seen and experienced rare and intimate moments that bring deeper meaning to my own life. TOP THREE HIGHLIGHTS FROM YOUR TRIP?
Only three? Gosh—so many unforgettable moments! Doing yoga at sunrise on the back deck of the Ganges Voyager II while floating upriver was very powerful. I felt like I finally “got it” in terms of why people do yoga. In addition: waving at children and families on the riverbank; watching as holy men conducted Hindu rituals inside remote and silent temples; learning how to make real chai with fresh Indian spices; exploring the village marketplace, devoid of tourists; and exploring the dramatic city of Kolkata with a native who loves her hometown.
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