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Regardless of whether Australia or New Zealand is the rightful creator of the first pavlova, the sweet treat remains a favorite in both countries. And ninety-five miles west of Cairns at Tyrconnell is home to arguably one of the best pavlovas found in Australia. Our friend and co-operator of Tyrconnell, Cate Harley, whips up pavlovas that have all our North…
Continue readingGeorge Hayward, 2012 North Queensland Sustainability student blogger, writes: May 24 Today was entirely dedicated to travel. We left Magnetic Island early this morning with Port Douglas as our final destination. We did indeed arrive, but several hours later than expected. There was a bad accident on a road that we couldn’t detour from, and thus we spent two extra…
Continue readingGeorge Hayward, 2012 North Queensland Sustainability student blogger, writes: May 22 Today we had our usual breakfast and then journeyed into Townsville via the ferry. Once there we went to Reef HQ, which is the National Reef Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. After a short introductory video, we broke into groups of about eight and…
Continue readingKerri Malone, 2012 New Zealand Adventure Tourism student blogger, writes: Now stationed in Motueka for the next few days, our time in St. Arnaud, Fox Glacier and Queenstown are behind us. Fox Glacier was similar to being presented with a great large plate of chips (French fries for Americans) beside a fresh bowl of aioli sauce, and after a first touch…
Continue readingGeorge Hayward, 2012 North Queensland Sustainability student blogger, writes: May 20 Yay! We officially landed in Brisbane, went through customs, claimed our luggage, took a shuttle bus to domestic flights, went through security and boarded our next plane – all in an hour and a half! Note to future students: our layover in Brisbane Airport was two hours. If yours…
Continue readingBowen Humphreys, Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: When studying abroad, it is important to be aware of culture shock, which can come in several different ways. One way is the food that you eat. In New Zealand, I found there are several different easily recognized foods with a Kiwi twist that you might not expect. Hamburgers It doesn’t get any…
Continue readingAlyse Horn, Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: It’s weird to think that one year ago I was embarking on the adventure of a lifetime in New Zealand. Now, I sit in disbelief because the memories made during my study abroad are still fresh in my mind. I can still hear our field guide, Dr. Pat Devlin, reciting the hoards of…
Continue readingBowen Humphreys, Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: My study abroad group was incredibly lucky. Two years ago we spent a total of seven days in Christchurch during our New Zealand program. Prior to our arrival, an earthquake had hit Christchurch, and we felt tiny tremors while we were there. But our group, and even most Kiwis, found it a novel,…
Continue readingAlyse Horn, Lions Abroad marketing intern, writes: Every day since I have returned from New Zealand, I find myself telling others of my adventures or day dreaming in class and longing to return to the country. I made so many new friends and memories, but one memory that particularly stands out was my swim with the elusive dusky dolphin. Kaikoura…
Continue readingHannah Strange, Florida Down Under marketing intern, encourages students to eat local foods in Australia and Fiji: With Valentine’s Day last week, it seems everyone is still talking about a certain special thing – chocolate! Of course what kind of chocolate you’re thinking about really depends on where you are from. I’m English, so for me you can’t beat a…
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