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Catch up with Road Trip Nation on PBS and on campus! Meet 4 friends who hit the road to define their own road in life.

They're seeking an answer to, "What do I want to do with my life?" They've traversed the U.S and Australia, interviewing people from a variety of occupations. Now they're hitting New Zealand! You can get on board, too!

Since their start in the U.S., the Road Trip Nation guys have interviewed scores of people, including:

  • Jerry Colangelo, CEO Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns
  • Nathan Grey, Found and CEO Earth Train
  • My Harrison, Section Chief F.B.I.
  • Dr. Linda Li, plastic surgeon (featured on "Dr. 90210")
  • Gene Bourg, Food Critic
  • Jim Koch, Founder/Brewmaster, Samuel Adams Beer
  • Julian Serrano, Head Chef at Picasso, Bellagio Hotel Casino
  • Kinky Friedman, singer/songwriter/author/former Texas gubernatorial candidate
  • Howard Schultz, Chairman Starbucks Coffee Co.

The group hit the U.S. and Australia! Can't wait to see who they find in New Zealand.

Keep up with their adventures and who-said-what each week on PBS. The bright green Road Trip Nation RV will be pulling into a parking space at these campuses now through the end of April.

Don't forget to ask them how YOU can become part of the "Road Trip Nation!"


Date School Date  School
April TBD Boston University April 16 Oklahoma State University
April TBD University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign April 17 Oregon State University
April 9 University of Illinois, Chicago April TBD University of Oklahoma
April 15 University of Central Washington April 17 University of Washington
April 16 Seattle Pacific University April 23 Cal State University, Sacramento
April 16 University of Oregon

For those of you who are camera shy, take a road trip abroad and explore New Zealand at your own pace!

The “land of the long white cloud,” New Zealand has everything any roadtripper could ask for packed into one small country. It’s a mixture of snow-capped mountains, cities, wildlife, beaches, lakes, geysers and rivers. You never know what you’ll learn about yourself by hitting the road and meeting the amazing people of New Zealand.

Book online, call (800) 781.4040 or visit your local STA Travel store today!


Road Trip Musts  Price* 
Get there  Round trip to Auckland from $879
Stay there  Base Auckland Central Backpackers - Auckland from $21/night 
Charlie B Backpackers - Christchurch from $20/night 
Aspen House - Auckland from $86/night 
Hotel SO - Christchurch from $83/night 
Get around there  Rent a Britz Camper Van from only $40/day 
*Prices shown are per person and do not includeUS-and foreign government-imposed taxes and fees associated with travel, which can be up to an additional $400 per round-trip ticket. Seats are limited and may not be available on all dates and flights. All prices are subject to change without notice. Airfare is based on departures from L.A. or San Francisco through December 31, 2008.
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