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There are few places on earth with the biodiversity of Peru. From its Andean peaks to the Amazon Basin, the
Peruvian people have a living compact with their environment. The small villages along the Amazon river
survive by fishing, The Aymara of the Titicaca basin still farm on stepped terraces as their ancestors did
long before the Incan Empire. Oh, and while we're on the subject of the Inca, Ayla will take us through the
ruins of the ancient city of Macchu Pichu. Check it out!
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The Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin, are home to a people that successfully resisted
the original wave of European settlement. Tied to the sea, they remain a stronghold
of tradition that is expressed in their stunning art and independent outlook. And
over on the Pacific Coast, the Great Barrier Reef is the must see destination for
anyone visiting Australia. Check this!
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The mysterious temples and pyramids are just one aspect of the amazing civilization that was the Maya. What
better place than the Yucatan Peninsula to immerse oneself in the Mayan culture. With visits to the Museum
of Cozumel and the ancient village of Chichen Itza, the students will have a glimpse of the civilization
at its peak. Go there!
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There may be no other people so tied to the weather as the peoples of the north. The Inuit
have evolved a lifestyle that enables them to live in one of the most hostile climates on
the planet. Students On Ice will visit a number of Arctic communities in Iceland, Greenland
and Canada's Baffin Island while living aboard the MS Explorer, accompanied by experts in environmental science.
Bring a warm coat!
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Costa Rica is a land of physiological magnificence with lush rainforests, active volcanoes and exciting
whitewater rivers. On this episode of Road Scholars, we will explore how the Costa Rican people live in
this paradise on earth. We'll find some time for beach volleyball too.
Your serve!
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Fiji has a long history of Melanesian, Polynesian, Micronesian, Indian, Chinese and European influences. The
indigenous people have managed to hold onto their traditional rites and practices - meke (narrative dance), bure
(house) construction, kava ceremonies, tapa-cloth making and pottery. Check it out!
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