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The Fact Files: Kula Eco Park yields Fijian crested iguana breeding success

April 14, 2011

Kula Eco Park is the breeding center of endangered Fijian wildlife and a free hands-on environmental education facility for Fiji’s schoolchildren. AUIP students on the Fiji program spend time here to learn about Kula’s initiatives. Kula Eco Park shares with us some of their recent breeding successes: Fiji is home to three species of rare iguana; Brachylophus vitiensis, Brachylophus fasciatus…

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Australia: South Queensland, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Brisbane developing as key traveler stop

April 11, 2011

Brisbane City YHA is a supplier that provides accommodation for AUIP students spending time in Brisbane during our South Queensland program. Brisbane City YHA shares with us some information about Queensland, Brisbane and their facilities: Brisbane is fast becoming the ultimate first stop destination in Australia for students and backpackers. The commencement of direct flights between Brisbane and Dallas by…

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New Zealand, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Nomads Queenstown houses New Zealand groups

April 5, 2011

Nomads Queenstown is a supplier that provides accommodation for AUIP students spending time in Queenstown during our New Zealand program. Nomads Queenstown shares with us some information about their facilities: Nomads Queenstown is a luxury budget accommodation located right in the heart of Queenstown city centre with amazing views of the lakes and mountains. This purpose-built property is perfect for…

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Australia: South Queensland, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Queensland’s Flinders Reef possesses diverse marine life

March 21, 2011

Calling all scuba divers! For students on the South Queensland program or just avid divers, be sure to consider diving at Flinders Reef outside of Brisbane near Moreton Island for impressive coral, fish and turtle diversity. Flinders Reef is an isolated reef north of Cape Moreton, which makes is the closest true coral reef to Queensland’s capital city. With the…

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New Zealand, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Rugby for beginners

February 21, 2011

Rugby has long been New Zealand’s national game with many New Zealanders saying it is an integral part of the country’s culture. During the rugby season most Saturdays involve playing for or cheering on the local team followed by watching a Super 15 or ITM Cup game in the evening with ‘mates’ and if the All Blacks, New Zealand’s national…

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Australia: Sydney, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: Australian Museum provides worthwhile Sydney attraction

September 17, 2010

Three floors of interactive displays, special exhibitions and life-sized creatures fill the Australian Museum. Located opposite Hyde Park, the museum’s $8 student entrance fee makes this a good bang-for-the-buck for Sydney program participants. Exhibitions change throughout the year, so be sure to visit their website for exhibition dates before visiting if you’re especially interested in seeing one. Our staff particularly…

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Fiji, The Fact Files

The Fact Files: How to recreate a lovo

September 14, 2010

For those of you who have participated in our Fiji program and loved the lovo that you had with your Fijian homestay family, here is how you can make your own at home to entertain your family and friends. For those of you who have yet to have the pleasure of a lovo, it is a FEAST of magnificent proportion,…

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The Fact Files: Keep busy during flight delays

May 31, 2010

How many of us have dealt with an airline flight delay? And how much of a pain is it when that delay drags on for hours and hours? Unfortunately numerous of our students already this summer incurred flight delays, some up to 12 hours long! No one likes a flight delay. But what can you do to pass the hours…

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