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
Bulaaa!
Today the walkabout group made it safely to Auckland, New Zealand. We are here for one more day, then head to the organic farm with Tom and Pj for one week.
We all had a fantastic time in Fiji, and miss it very much. Our time in Nadala was incredible and will always be cherished. Our community service project turned out great! We constructed a cement path leading from… Read More
Bula venaka everyone! After our orientation at Mango Bay Resort, the Walkabout group ventured to Nadala Village, Fiji. Nadala is way up in the Fijian mountains near Mt. Victoria, the highest mountain in Fiji. Our group was split up into pairs to stay with a homestay family. When we first arrived we had “Sevu Sevu” – a ceremony where we were welcomed by the chief and elders of the village.… Read More
What’s up everyone, scott and cat is here at the internet cafe. Just visited the hindu temple, which was sweet! We still have a few more items to scavenge but its all good here.
I’m sure the other groups covered this in the other posts but we leave tomorrow or the next day to live in a Fijian village for almost 3 WEEKS! The village is called Nadali pronounced ‘Nandali’… Read More
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 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
It is our third day here in Fiji and it is nothing but wonderful! We arrived here and took a bus through a curvy road for almost three hours to end up at a beautiful and peaceful resort called Mango Bay. It has been quite the learning experience so far full of new sights and new people. We have done everything from connecting with one another, morning yoga, afternoon ocean… Read More
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
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
Hello wonderful Carpe Diem students and families,
We hope you are well and, for those on the east coast, recovering from the recent snowstorm. We at Carpe HQ are finalizing all the details for your travels and trying to troubleshoot in advance any problems that may arise due to the weather we’ve been having over the past week.
We want to emphasize the importance of checking in for any domestic… Read More
