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Jam-packed with activities, the Fiji program constantly has students on the go learning. One of these activities is a day trip to a remote highlands village and a kayaking trip down the Luva River with Rivers Fiji. Driving up into the highlands, our group stops in Nakavika Village, which 500 to 600 people call home. Homes and meeting halls, pictured…
Continue readingWhile on the Coral Coast of Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu, our Fiji students learn about the history and evolvement of tourism in the area. Dr. David Harrison from the University of the South Pacific speaks of the changes in tourism since its origins in the area. Tourists began traveling to Fiji in the 1920s with the bulk of Coral…
Continue readingOn the Coral Coast of Fiji, our program stops at Kula Eco Park to observe endangered species of Fiji and learn about necessary breeding methods to restore dwindling population numbers. Kula serves as Fiji’s center for the captive breeding of endangered species and the environmental education of school children. By instilling an environmental conservation mentality in young children, the Park…
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 E-Base on Antarctica’s shores broadcasts year-round educational information about climate change from an education center powered entirely by renewable energy. Located by a cleared beach on King George Island, Antarctica, the base comes from the tutelage of the explorer and environmentalist Robert Swan. The base runs off completely renewable energy 365 days a year. That’s a feat anywhere, not…
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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