BULA everyone!!!

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Hey all! This Walker and Liv reporting to you from Fiji! Right now we are on a scavenger hunt in town. So far everything has gone fanztastic 🙂 We are both very grateful to be in such a beautiful place. We have been getting in touch with the Fijian culture through language lessons and trying new exotic foods. From morning yoga sessions, to breaking open coconuts, to taking a dip… Read More

Bula!!

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Bula vinka-or a warm hello- from Brad, Brendan, and Lauren! We arrived in Nadi, Fiji on the 14th after crossing the international dateline. After a 2 hour bus ride through the country, the Walkabout group arrived at Mango Bay Resort. It is beautiful and located right on a little inlet overlooking the crystal blue ocean. Over the past two days we have gotten to know everyone in our group- Brendan,… Read More

Hongi has arrived safely

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After a long flight and possibly many more awesome Carpe Diem hand signs the Hongi crew has touched down in Fiji.  They navigated customs, hailed a bus on the Kings Highway (literally the road that goes around the entire Island), and they are ready to dive in to their orientation at the Tubakula Beach Bungalows on the Coral Coast. The next few days will be spent getting to know one… Read More

Orientation started

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Hello friends and family of the amazing Africa group, I just wanted to let you know that we’ve heard from the group that they are settled into their hotel in Morogoro, Tanzania.  They are a little tired from a long days of travel, but are otherwise feeling good and about to go to sleep for the night! Oren and Marisa said that the group are engaged, having a fun time,… Read More

Tall Where It Matters

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Hola Amigos! We’re pretty excited about writing our first official blog post from Antigua Guatemala. The past 3 days have been a little crazy but we couldn’t be happier to be here. It’s kind of crazy that we’ve known each other for less than 48 hours because it already feels like we’re becoming a little Guatemalan family. Antigua is beautiful, and just in case anybody’s wondering Dominoes delivers all the… Read More

The Scenic Route

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Hey everyone! Were sitting in Aylin an interet cafe in Antigua! We are currently in the midst of a scavenger hunt and have about two minutes to write this. We have taken the scenic route to find everything. Thus far we have found a delicious chocolate shop and the bagel barn which we are looking forward to eating soon. Talk to you guys later! Becca Goldberg and Ally Morrison… Read More

First ever blog post!!!! (Russell and Becca Lee)

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Hola a todos! We are in Anigua, Guatemala after a long day (for some, it was a couple of days) of traveling. Sleep has never felt so amazing! Last night, we were marveling over the fact that we have been together for such a short time, yet it feels like we have been together for much longer. The leaders, Alex and Michelle, have been wonderful at making orientation interesting, and… Read More

The last group is off!

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  (Photo features the new Carpe Diem sign created by this amazing Hongi group.  See the Cd??!?) Greetings Friends and Families, After a wonderful and lengthy leadership training the final group has gathered in the airport, passed through security, and are minutes away from taking off on their flight to Fiji. In just over 11 hours, plus a day, they will be walking out onto the tarmac into a hot,… Read More

Safe arrival in Guatemala

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Hello friends and family of the wonderful Central America group, I just wanted to let you know that we’ve heard from the group that they have arrived safely in Antigua, Guatemala.  They are a little tired from a long night of travel, but are otherwise feeling good and about to take a walk together down the lovely cobblestone streets of Antigua to have some lunch before they return to their… Read More

Final flight and a whole bunch of excitement

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Tutaonana Badaaye!  See you later in Kiswahili! Marissa, Oren and all six students have rendezvoused at the AMS airport and are on the flight to East Africa! The group was all smiles and laughter as they left and I do not doubt those positive feelings will carry through out the rest of their journey together. We wish them all the best and are looking forward to living vicariously through photos,… Read More

Buen Viaje!

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Hola Families and Friends, We wanted to let you all know that the Maya Group is currently 1000′s of miles high en route to Guatemala City!  Before they know it they will all be united at the Yellow House Hostel in Antigua and continue getting to know one another while delving deeper into the adventure! Stay tuned for an update from the group once they get settled in! We wish… Read More

Safe arrival in Ecuador!

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Hello friends and family of the fabulous South America group! We just wanted to let you know that the group arrived safe and sound in Ecuador this afternoon.  We recently heard that they’ve made it to the Hosteria where they will spend the next few days orienting to the program, Ecuador,  and one another.  They had a delicious dinner, and have spent the evening relaxing a bit, playing some games… Read More

Walkabout is safely on the ground!

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After what must have been a LONG travel day for the group, they have officially checked into Mango Bay, 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! In the words of our on the ground contact at Mango Bay, “I am already being flooded with great comments from the… Read More

And they’re off!

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Namaste friends and family, It is with huge smiles that all of the Carpe Diem India students gathered together at SFO and headed off on their long journey to India. The group was full of excitement, a little bit of nervousness, and a whole lot of wonder at the mysterious path ahead! We should hear from them soon after they land safe in Delhi, until then, thanks for tuning in… Read More

Que les vaya bien!

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  Hey Everyone! After a long day for some of the crew in LA, everyone met up at 9:30 PM amidst lots of hugs, handshakes, smiles, and laughter.  The crew seemed comfortable real quick and together they proceeded through security to begin their journey to Quito. We are sending lots of love to our South America crew and can not wait to see all the updates, photos, and good tidings… Read More

Goodbye: Moce (“Mo-they”); No Worries: Sega na Lega (“Senga-na-lenga”)….in Fijian :)

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  Grant, Brooke and the crew have all rendezvoused at the airport and after collecting the last student to show up have proceeded through security! 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 feelings will carry through out the rest… Read More