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I thoroughly enjoyed my time in a classroom with youngsters practising their English and spent the late afternoon in a family home, where they kindly let me help prepare, cook and devour the rice and dhal dinner. Incorporate a visit to Kalimpong on our 'Tea and Buddhism' trip idea One of the best ways to experience India is to immerse yourself into the community; a stay at Araveli Cottages and Tented Camp allows you to do just that - and support the local villagers too. There wasn't a construction project taking place during my visit, instead I helped local women and their daily chores; from collecting water and making chapattis, to feeding the animals and teaching the children some basic English. There's much more to this lively metropolis and some of our more unusual excursions allow visitors to see 'behind the scenes' and experience the contrasts which make this city so fascinating.

When to go: May through to September To create a tailor-made honeymoon to Fiji, visit us online or call one of our Fiji specialists. When to go: December through to April To create a tailor-made honeymoon to Costa Rica visit us online or call one of our Costa Rica specialists. Wat Pho and The Grand Palace, where you can experience the monks’ early morning chanting rituals, visit the temple grounds and the famous 45 metre reclining Buddha, and explore Thailand’s renowned landmark; The Grand Palace. When to go: November through March To create a tailor-made honeymoon to Thailand, visit us online or call one of our Thailand specialists.