With a resident population of 40 manta rays, which form the island’s iconic logo, Lady Elliot Island offers a strong chance of seeing these majestic creatures in the wild while snorkeling with your field guides. Our South Queensland program visits Lady Elliot for their Great Barrier Reef portion of the field studies.
Continue readingOne of the most frequent remarks students give at the end of a program is that they wish they had packed less. No one enjoys hauling around more luggage than necessary. And truthfully, on our programs you don’t need much. An ideal way to cut your luggage’s size is to limit and pack reusable clothing. We suggest packing clothing that…
Continue readingWith the massive range of fish and oceanic species offered at sushi restaurants today, it’s a challenge knowing which ones are sustainable to eat. Thankfully we’ve discovered the Blue Ocean Institute’s guide to ocean friendly sushi. Created in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Blue Ocean Institute works toward ocean conservation through efforts like this guide. For novice sushi…
Continue readingHow 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…
Continue readingOne of our directors Kevin Arscott spent some time in Townsville recently with the Penn State group studying in Northeast Queensland. Kevin returned with positive remarks about two restaurants worth mentioning. At the Seaview Hotel’s Steakhouse, you can eat by the waterfront for reasonable prices. For a weekday lunch, consider their $14 special pita sandwiches served on pita bread freshly…
Continue readingIn all of our course books, we provide travel guides to the areas in which our students will be studying. Nonetheless, we always enjoy reading someone else’s take on the region and learning something new ourselves. That’s why we enjoy the online edition of the National Geographic Traveler city and country guides. With destinations worldwide, you can browse little-known information…
Continue readingWith a population approaching 2 million, Brisbane ranks as the third largest city in Australia behind Sydney and Melbourne. However in the 2006 census, Brisbane recorded the largest growth rate of all capital cities with an annual growth rate of 2.2 percent. Plus Southeast Queensland, in which Brisbane is located, is the fastest growing region in the country. As Brisbane…
Continue readingWhat’s the most important item not to lose when traveling? That’s right, your passport! Well just in case you do lose your passport, guess what’s the next best thing to have? A copy of your passport. So as you’re packing, be sure to make multiple copies of your passport. Leave one at home with a responsible parent, sibling or friend….
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…
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