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Lisa Trapp, 2011 Antarctica student blogger, writes: December 25, 2011 It was Christmas Day and steam was rising from the waves hitting the black sand shores of Deception Island. Snow lingering on the sand further from the water was blown up and around in little hurricanes by the blustery wind. Sadly, it was our last day in Antarctica. Deception Island…
Continue readingLisa Trapp, 2011 Antarctica student blogger, writes: December 23, 2011 continued So what happened with the two minke whales playing games with us? Well, our decision to continue watching them or move elsewhere was made easy when these whales decided not to resurface again near us. We finally made our way over to the ice flow with the leopard seal….
Continue readingLisa Trapp, 2011 Antarctica student blogger, writes: December 23, 2011 After two days of fog, I was elated to wake up and finally see the sun gleaming off the Antarctic mountains. I gazed almost hypnotically out the window as I slipped into my warm clothes and wet-skins for the first expedition of the day. Chad’s voice drifted over the intercom…
Continue readingBowen Humphreys, Grizzlies Abroad marketing intern, writes: Ah, the typical “How to maximize your [insert life decision here]” spiel. But it is true; while you can bring home many unforgettable tales of your study abroad trip, there is a way you can slip a few more past customs. Here are a couple of tips I found out on my own…
Continue readingKasha Patel, the Deacons Abroad marketing intern, gives reminders to be careful when in Australia’s natural areas: Before you go traveling around Australia, make sure you are completely aware of the flora and fauna around you. Our field guides kept us well informed of the potentially toxic or harmful wildlife around us. The following are potentially toxic species that were…
Continue readingAmanda Wilson, Hokies Abroad marketing intern, recommends Antarctica bound travelers to read Alfred Lansing’s Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage: In 1912, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men set sail from Norway on the 1914 Imperial Trans-Antarctica Expedition, beginning one of the most infamous voyages in history. Set out to be the first to cross the continent, Shackleton and his men became…
Continue readingLisa Trapp, 2011 Antarctica student blogger, writes: December 19, 2011 The second full day on the Drake Passage and our trip across had been lucky enough to experience the “Drake Lake” and had a mostly smooth passage. After attending a morning lecture and eating a delicious and filling Italian sandwich for lunch, I was quite happy to be dozing off…
Continue readingLisa Trapp, 2011 Antarctica student blogger, writes: December 17, 2011 I arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina today, the southernmost city in the world. The beauty of the area was enough to whisk my exhaustion away after having to catch an early flight from Buenos Aires. The first thing that struck me was how purely incredible the mountains were. The peak of…
Continue readingBreeana Laughlin, the 2011 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: I knew on my free day in Australia I wanted to embark on an adventure – but little did I know what I was getting into. I decided since most of our time was being spent in Sydney, I’d venture out into the Blue Mountains, about a…
Continue readingBreeana Laughlin, the 2011 New Zealand and Sydney Sustainable Business student blogger, writes: Much of my initial experience with Kiwis is that they come across as worry-free. But New Zealand residents have had to deal with some very difficult situations in the past year. Their strength and hope is inspiring and is helping them get through this hard time. More…
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