Hey all you beautiful people reading this,
It’s emily, coming to you from Raki Raki Fiji. Not so sure as to where we left off our even started, but this week has been something!
We arrived to our village (Vatusekiyasawa) on Monday and all moved in with our homestay families. The village is smaller and has about 317 people in the whole thing. We spend a lot of our days… Read More
Hi Everyone,
It’s Henry and Tera from an internet cafe in Sigatoka, Fiji. Today we’re out and about around the town looking for a bunch of different items and information from a scavenger hunt list. So far we’ve gotten some traditional Fijian clothing, found some interesting phrases in Fijian, hunted around the market for food and other items, and more. I’d love to write more, but we’re on a tight… Read More
Bula! Austin & Evin here on our epic scavenger hunt throughout Sigatoka, Fiji. It has been an incredible first few days here in this beautiful and polite country. Orientation has been very informative as well as fun, we cannot wait to put to use what we have learned so far about Fijian culture with our host families. The past few days have been filled with exciting activities like games of… Read More
Hey guys, it’s Jill and Grant! We don’t have much time to write a lengthy, detailed post just yet, but we do have time to give you a brief run-down on our adventure so far!
After arriving at our Tubakula beach bungalos the other day, we were promptly greeted by the beautiful culture and atmosphere of Fiji. Immediately, everyone fell in love with the sights, sounds, smells, and overall feels… Read More
Hey everybody, it’s Em and Brooke coming to you from Sigatoka, Fiji. Today we are doing a scavenger hunt in pairs, and we are taking full advantage of our opportunity to explore the town.
The people in Fiji (Fijians) are unreal, so friendly and loving… can’t walk down the street without hearing “BULA!!” (hello)
Sorry this has to be so short, but as you can tell we are… Read More
Bula!
After what must have been a LONG travel day for the group, they have officially checked into Tubakula Beach Bungalows their beautiful beachside orientation site where they will continue getting to know one another better and delving into the nuts and bolts of what makes for an amazing trip!
The group will have sessions on cultural exchange, group agreements, health and safety, and even a scavenger hunt. The next… Read More
Robbie, Katelyn, and the crew have all rendezvoused at the airport minus one student who will be arriving to Fiji from Australia. They have proceeded through security and their flight has departed! Though their flight is a long one, on the other end the Fijian Islands beckon along with a beautiful new adventure. The group was all smiles and laughter as they left and I do not doubt those positive… Read More
Hey there FANZers! Katelyn & Robbie here, your fearless leaders for the next three months. We are currently in the wonderful food-filled city of Portland, Oregon. Check us out here, fully equipped with our summer digs, hosting a dance party of two on the Broadway Bridge. Each morning, we hop on bikes and head to our office filled with files, tea, workshops, and all our friends preparing to venture off… Read More
Hello Parents and followers of the Walkabout blog,
We just received word from Grant and Brooke that the students have departed Australia for their long journey back home. This marks the end of this program, but not the end to the growth, friendships, and knowledge gained during these past 3 months. We (including Grant and Brooke) wish the best for all participants and hope that everyone will continue to “carpe”… Read More
I would just like to take the time to thank Carpe Diem Education for providing me with an unforgettable semester. Last semester, while at school, I was craving an adventure and that is exactly what I got this Spring! I am incredibly happy that I decided to come on the FANZ Carpe Diem semester abroad and I am now excited for all of my upcoming travel excursions. This program… Read More
I just wanted to give a big shout out to everyone at Carpe who works towards making these trips AMAZING. We just had our last full day in Australia and we travel home tomorrow. I was beyond scared to start this trip but turns out it was the best experience of my life so far. The things we do, the people we meet, it is all unforgettable and i know… Read More
Today was our last full day on the semester, and I wouldn’t trade the last three months for anything. I had the time of my life, and will never forget the times I had with the Carpe Walkabout Jaguars.
Grant and Brooke were some awesome leaders, and our group became a family really quick. We met some really special people on this trip, and traveled to some incredible places.… Read More
This week we spent our time in Central Australia’s outback! Traveling with Wayoutback Adventures and our amazing tourguide Annabelle, we were able to explore some breath-taking sites. Long drives full of good tunes and daydreaming allowed us to gaze out the window at the beautiful red landscape. Everyone was in hight spirits during out time in the outback, always laughing and willing to learn more about Central Australia’s Aboriginal culture. … Read More
Ever since our group watched The Pirates of the Caribbean at our WWOOFing farm in NZ, our conversations mostly consist of pirate talk. Good thing the Opera house in Australia told the Sydney Symphony we were coming so they could perform the soundtrack to The Pirates of the Caribbean. The first night we got to Sydney our whole group made their way to watch this performance at the Opera house.… Read More
4/12 – 4/13 : Fun in the sun in Newcastle! 4/14 : Beautiful sunset on the train ride to Billabong Yoga Retreat 4/15 – 4/18 : Meditation, relaxation and yoga in the yoga lounge 4/19 : Our first night in Sydney! Did some city scouting before arriving at the Opera House… …Inside the Opera House just before the Pirates of the Caribbean Symphony… Read More
Free Travel – Day 1 – April 1st
No pranks this day, unfortunately. I think the 1st snuck up on all of us… In the morning we left Nelson for Takaka. During our drive through the mountains we had some truely amazing views. We got into Takaka in the early afternoon. Our hostel in Takaka was certainly the smallest and I’d say the nicest we’ve stayed at thusfar. That night… Read More
Our last day staying at the Marae we where taken on a sailing adventure and hike! The ferry ride from Wellington to the south island.Some silliness along the way to the hostel… Read More
Hello from New Zealand! We just got back from hiking up a very large mountain which happened to be next to where they filmed Mt. Doom from The Lord of the Rings. Everyone did great and we completed the entire hike in less than six hours and ahead of schedule. It’s amazingly beautiful here, there is so much to see and do. It’s sad that we have to leave… Read More
Six days ago, We arrived in Auckland, NZ. We then spent two days in Auckland exploring the city and stocking up on everything from toiletries to snacks for our week of wwoofing (willing workers on organic farms). Auckland was absolutely incredible. It was a city nearly as big as philadelphia but with a completely different feel. People were quite friendly and there were beautiful views everywhere you looked. But what… Read More
