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Last week from August 4 to 6, AUIP hosted its staff for an annual retreat. The retreat took place in Hanmer Springs, which is approximately 85 kilometers northwest of our main office in Christchurch, New Zealand. We all stayed in a five-bedroom house, which served as our accommodation, meeting space and café-style dining. Our agenda was comprehensive (read: meeting from…
Continue readingOne of the most popular walks in Mount Cook National Park, the Hooker Valley trail leads up the Hooker Valley toward Mount Cook, also known by its native name of Aoraki. Students on the New Zealand program cross two suspended bridges, one pictured above, over the Hooker River and ultimately end at the river’s source, Hooker Glacier terminal lake.
Continue readingWe know our programs occur in some of the world’s best places, but it’s always reassuring when others recognize the worth of these destinations. TripAdvisor has released its Travelers’ Choice 2010 picks in which travelers rate the best of the best in global beaches, adventure, culture and sightseeing amongst other categories. Here are some of the world’s best awards given…
Continue readingBoarding an airplane in the States can feel like being a herded cow. Then once you’re on board the sentiment changes to being a sardine squished into a can. Needless to say, if you’ve flown economy class then it’s not the most pleasant experience and far from luxurious. Elsewhere in the world, especially in Asia and the Middle East, airline…
Continue readingMost of our students can’t wait to visit Queenstown on their New Zealand program because it’s the Adventure Capital of the World. But not many know about the delicious food served up around town in endless cafes and restaurants. Well, we’re here to get the word out about some of our favorite places to chow down after a busy afternoon…
Continue readingLooking for some delicious grub while you’re in Christchurch? Well, take the lead from our staff and head to one of these restaurants to fill your belly with goodness. Sheena suggests Costas Souvlaki Bar (150 Amagh Street) for a fast and cheap yet delicious meal of souvlaki, as the name denotes, and various sides. Or for good atmosphere and the…
Continue readingThe New Zealand program begins in country tomorrow on the South Island’s Garden City of Christchurch. Christchurch is the most populated city on the South Island with approximately 370,000 residents and the second largest, after Auckland, in the country. The first inhabitants of Christchurch were Moa hunters, who probably arrived as early as 1000 A.D. On the coast, forests of…
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