<p>Anurag Sharma moved to New Zealand in 2002 but didn't start tramping until moving to Wellington 16 years later. Since then, he has done all the Great Walks and recently set his sights on Te Araroa. Although it started as something he would do "one day," losing his mother was a catalyst to set a date for Te Araroa and start preparing. Anurag talks about self-discovery and the importance of trying new things and stepping outside your comfort zone, particularly as a South Asian immigrant challenging cultural norms. Despite setbacks, including an ankle cyst, surgery and changing his start date, he is excited to start walking and raise money for 10 different charities.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand, building great gear that you need to be fully prepared. Visit <a href="http://keaoutoors.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">keaoutoors.com</a> to see their full range of survival gear and outdoor accessories.</p> <p>Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :)</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow Anurag on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ragshikes" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/ragshikes</a></p> <p>Subscribe on Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ragshikes" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">youtube.com/@ragshikes</a></p> <p><a href="https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ragshikes" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Donate to Anurag's fundraiser for 10 charities</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Read the Blog: <a href="https://www.abigailhannah.nz/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.abigailhannah.nz</a></p> <p>Follow Abigail on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/abigailhannnah/</a></p> <p>Follow Abigail on TikTok: <a href="http://tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/</a></p>

Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast

Abigail Hannah

115: Quitting his Corporate Job and Preparing for Five Months of Thru-Hiking Te Araroa with Anurag Sharma

NOV 21, 202443 MIN
Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast

115: Quitting his Corporate Job and Preparing for Five Months of Thru-Hiking Te Araroa with Anurag Sharma

NOV 21, 202443 MIN

Description

<p>Anurag Sharma moved to New Zealand in 2002 but didn't start tramping until moving to Wellington 16 years later. Since then, he has done all the Great Walks and recently set his sights on Te Araroa. Although it started as something he would do "one day," losing his mother was a catalyst to set a date for Te Araroa and start preparing. Anurag talks about self-discovery and the importance of trying new things and stepping outside your comfort zone, particularly as a South Asian immigrant challenging cultural norms. Despite setbacks, including an ankle cyst, surgery and changing his start date, he is excited to start walking and raise money for 10 different charities.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand, building great gear that you need to be fully prepared. Visit <a href="http://keaoutoors.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">keaoutoors.com</a> to see their full range of survival gear and outdoor accessories.</p> <p>Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :)</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow Anurag on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ragshikes" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/ragshikes</a></p> <p>Subscribe on Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ragshikes" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">youtube.com/@ragshikes</a></p> <p><a href="https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ragshikes" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Donate to Anurag's fundraiser for 10 charities</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Read the Blog: <a href="https://www.abigailhannah.nz/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.abigailhannah.nz</a></p> <p>Follow Abigail on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/abigailhannnah/</a></p> <p>Follow Abigail on TikTok: <a href="http://tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/</a></p>