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News Brief: AUIP staff not the only visitors to Akaroa this month!

September 23, 2011

AUIP’s destination for this year’s staff retreat has had some Antarctic visitors this week. Several large southern right whales have taken a liking to Akaroa Harbour, sticking around rather than heading north as part of their annual migration. The whales moved into the harbour on Monday and have been sited regularly by the lucky passengers on the Black Cat Cruises…

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Fiji, Snapshot

Snapshot: Fiji’s Coral Coast at sunset

September 21, 2011

This year’s AUIP photo contest showed us once again that everyone really does love a sunset or sunrise picture. This picture was taken at Mango Bay Resort on Fiji’s Coral Coast on the Brockport  Fiji program this year. Mango Bay had organized a kava ceremony by way of welcoming the group to the resort and it was held round the…

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News Brief: Keep up-to-date with DOC in New Zealand

September 19, 2011

We at AUIP are always on the lookout for interesting blogs and last week we came across the New Zealand’s Department of Conservation’s (DOC) Blog. For those of you who have not been to New Zealand, DOC is a state sector organization which deals with the conservation of New Zealand’s natural and historic heritage. The blog has a number of categories that were of interest…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, What Next

What Next: Develop a professional portfolio of published work whilst abroad

September 15, 2011

Each year we see amazing photos, videos and writings from our Alumni based on their experiences whilst on AUIP Programs. We often think that these students could be and should be sharing their experiences further! Well now the Glimpse Correspondents Program is offering the chance for those talented photographers and writers who will be working, volunteering, or studying outside of…

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Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Suitcase

Suitcase: How to avoid those luggage fees (and pack better)

September 14, 2011

We’ve all been there, reached the check in desk after waiting in a queue for 30 minutes to find that our baggage is overweight and you are faced with paying additional charges or somehow repacking on the spot. Shine have put together some tips on how to avoid this moment and we’ve thrown in advice from the AUIP office too….

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Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Fiji, Green Living, New Zealand

Green Living: Know your ecological footprint? Now find out your water footprint

September 13, 2011

As part of the pre-departure quiz on most of our programs, we ask you to work out your ecological footprint, and the results often come as shock. Now National Geographic has put together a water use calculator that shows you how much water you use in everyday life. Interestingly, it takes into account not just the normal things you would…

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Antarctica, Australia: North Queensland, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, News Brief, What Next

What Next: AUIP 2011 Photo Contest winners announced

September 5, 2011

What a tough choice the panel of judges had this year! We had everything from cheeky kangaroos to a church and a few sunsets and beaches thrown in too. It was a very close call this year, but based upon the judging categories of originality, creativity, impact and artistic merit, we are pleased to announce this year’s photo contest winners….

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Australia: North Queensland, Australia: Northern Territory, Australia: South Queensland, Australia: Sydney, New Zealand, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Try Sara’s Aunty Margaret’s pavlova recipe

September 1, 2011

As promised in last week’s blog, we have managed to persuade Sara to share her special pavlova recipe from her Aunty Margaret so you can make one at home and recreate those yummy memories of New Zealand and Australia: Ingredients  – 6 eggs (separated) – 2 cups sugar – 2 teaspoons malt vinegar – 3 tablespoons water – 2 teaspoons…

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