By Josie von Jascheroff Siem Reap, Cambodia. Away from the crowds of tourists posing in front of mesmerizing Angkor Wat, there is a little cluster of smaller temples. Some are partially in ruin while others allows sweltering Europeans to seek shelter in the shade. Amongst these, there is a construction of four ginormous Buddha heads called Angkor Thom. Each head faces in a different direction … Continue reading Picture Perfect
By Harriet Lowbridge Rainy holidays genuinely suck. You have days planned for sunning yourself on the beach with a good book and suddenly youÔÇÖre staring out of the caravan window and dreaming of tropical islands. At least I was when my family and I were caravanning on the coast near Tenby. Of course, you have all the generic rainy-day ideas, like sitting in the caravan … Continue reading Rainy Day Retreats
The 11 Tips to Start Hitchhiking by Daniel Priestly┬á This summer I spent about a month hitchhiking from Croatia to the north of Greece. This was one of the most interesting and fun experiences I have ever had – itÔÇÖs not just a means of getting free transport, itÔÇÖs a fun experience in itself and I would recommend anybody interested in the concept give it … Continue reading Hitchhiking: 11 top tips to get started
Katie May Huxtable – The Island, Victoria Hislop Travel writing presents itself to readers in numerous different forms. Whether it be fictitious tales of unseen places or a non-fiction anecdote of seas since travelled, the best kinds of travel writing are books containing language that holds the power to transport you to another place entirely. The Island by Victoria Hislop is a book that does … Continue reading Travel Writing: Our Top Picks
By Haydee Mart├¡nez Zavala & Edith Rojo-Zazueta In Mexico, thereÔÇÖs a saying that goes like this: ÔÇ£El muerto al pozo y el vivo al gozoÔÇØ. The literal translation of this phrase would be: ÔÇ£The dead ones go to the pit and the living ones to the joyÔÇØ. After celebrating the Day of the Dead this past 1st and 2nd of November (All SaintÔÇÖs Day, and … Continue reading The Real Meaning Behind the Day of the Dead
There are many different types of holidays…but what do they all have in common? Some really wonderful clubs and bars. Here, three of our contributors explore their favourite night-out finds. By Ellie Hutchings Situated in the cityÔÇÖs Jewish Quarter, the ruin bars of Budapest embrace their crumbling and run-down structures to create a fantastically unique night out. Once part of the Jewish ghetto, the ruin … Continue reading Holiday Clubs and Bars
By Prateeksha Pathak When it comes to planning a trip, one is always stuck between mountains or beaches, tropical climate or snow-capped peaks. There is one country that has something for everyone, India! We have heard tourists waxing eloquent about the beauty of Taj Mahal or finding solace in the land of spirituality. However, India is not just limited to those. As a local, I … Continue reading Ten Things to Do In… India
By Lauren Stenning You canÔÇÖt spend a weekend in the Brecon Beacons without trekking to the top of the famous Pen y Fan for 360-degree views of the lush green landscape. Whichever route you choose (they vary in difficulty/length/gradient), youÔÇÖll feel a great sense of accomplishment once you heave yourself up onto the summit of the beacon, briefly glimpsing the view before collapsing to the … Continue reading Walks of the World – Pen y Fan, Panoramaweg
In the UK, itÔÇÖs safe to say that we arenÔÇÖt exactly blessed with beach weather. Nevertheless, we still have some beautiful beaches and coastal towns. Here, some of our contributors tell us about their favourite sunny spots. Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire – Ashley Boyle For those of you who have visited Pembrokeshire before, you may remember Barafundle bay or Broadhaven Beach, but you may be less … Continue reading Sun of a Beach
It’s very easy to disregard camping as an uncomfortable and stressful option when looking at accommodation for staying abroad, but maybe we are a bit too quick to judge. Here we have 3 wonderful contributors sharing their experiences of their favourite camping sites across Europe. Vilanova Parc, (Vilanova i la Geltr├╣, Spain) by Angharad May Granted, for some, the very notion of sleeping in a … Continue reading Europe’s Best Camping Spots
By Iona Middleton I arrived into Bangkok airport hot and sweaty. My discomfort, IÔÇÖll admit, was entirely my own fault as I stupidly thought it would be a good idea to wear jeans. I quickly found a bathroom to rectify my humongous mistake and got changed into a pair of shorts. Successfully making my way through immigration and visa services and collecting my bag, … Continue reading Map My Journey: Southeast Asia
By Tirion Davies and Ellie Ball Chichen Itza The city of Chichen Itza in Yucat├ín, Mexico was announced a Wonder of the World in 2007. The archeological site brought in 2.6 million tourists in 2017 and itÔÇÖs not hard to understand why. The archeology is remarkably intricate and in astonishing condition despite its final layout dating to as early as 900AD. Despite the fact … Continue reading Wonders of the World – Chichen Itza and the Great Wall of China
By Katie Duffin For someone who canÔÇÖt throw anything away just in case it might come in handy in eight years time, having to travel light for a month came as a bit of a shock to the system. Three summers ago, a friend and I spent the month of August traipsing around Europe with just an internal pass and a backpack each, and although … Continue reading Backpack Joyride: Inter-railing Across Europe
By Ellie Hutchings Bursting with idyllic beaches, flourishing forest and home to the infamous Great Barrier Reef, itÔÇÖs no wonder that AustraliaÔÇÖs east coast is a hotspot for backpackers. In the autumn of 2017, I spent two months in Australia with my best friend. It was the trip of a lifetime and I hesitate to say that I would change anything about it, but, if … Continue reading Backpack Joyride – Australia
By Iona Middleton and Amy Layton Iona Middleton In my second year of university, I embarked on a semester abroad in Dunedin, New Zealand at the University of Otago. New Zealand was somewhere I had always wanted to visit and as soon as the Study Abroad opportunity arose, I jumped at it. The country itself is truly stunning. When I arrived in New Zealand … Continue reading Study Abroad – New Zealand and the Netherlands
By Sai As most people know, cr├¬pes originated in France. Specifically, in Brittany or Bretagne around the 12th century, when buckwheat arrived in France. Legend says that a housewife accidentally dropped batter on to the stove and was pleased with the result. The name Cr├¬pe is derived from the Latin name ÔÇÿCrispusÔÇÖ meaning crisp or creases, which then evolved into Crespus in the 14th … Continue reading Pancakes in Paris – Food Tours
By Sarah Rawle The United States is filled with endless incredible sights and things to do. I have been lucky enough to travel through twenty states over the past two years, ticking off classic tourist stops such as the Grand Canyon, Golden Gate Bridge, Yosemite National Park and the Empire State Building. Yet Kentucky, with all its more hidden wonders, is the state that … Continue reading Across the Pond – Kentucky
Here at Cardiff University, we are proud to have such a diverse student population! Cardiff is a beautiful city bursting with culture and full of friendly locals; we wanted to learn why (apart from these obvious reasons) so many international students choose Cardiff as their new home away from home. We also wanted to find out more about studentsÔÇÖ hometowns, the equally wonderful places they … Continue reading Hometown Glory
A city filled with culture, you won’t be short of things to do with your 24 hours in Santiago. Chile is known for its fine wines and diverse beers, but also as the ‘pais del poetas’ ┬áor the ‘country of poets’. It has something to offer everyone! Keep reading to make sure you don’t miss the highlights of this beautiful city… -Martha Hughes Morning Start … Continue reading 24 Hours in…Santiago
Paris is a global centre for art, culture, fashion and history ÔÇô a city of love with many extravagant sites that are must-visits. Whether itÔÇÖs The Eiffel Tower or Notre-Dame, the Louvre or The Champs-Elys├®es, there is plenty to see and do in this wonderful city. If youÔÇÖve only got 24 hours in Paris, your feet are bound to be aching by the evening. But … Continue reading 24 Hours in…Paris
