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
Vancouver is a city located in the province of British Columbia on the West Coast of Canada, the land of maple syrup, moose and poutine. Vancouver itself is consistently ranked as one of the most liveable cities globally so it has a lot to be proud of. I was lucky enough to have spent a semester abroad in Vancouver; I have a great love for … Continue reading 24 Hours in…Vancouver
ðÖð¥ÐÇð┤ð░ð¢ (Jordan), a middle-aged man working in a 24/7 small market down our Airbnb, told us how Serdica came to be Sofia thanks to a legendary Christian widow called Sofia, who had three beautiful daughters whose names were those of the three Christian virtues: Faith, Hope and Love. At the end of the Turkish dominion, the country became part of the Christian Orthodox Church and … Continue reading 24 Hours In… Sofia, New Years Eve Edition!
As the second largest city in France (and one of the oldest) the port-city of Marseille is a cultural hub situated on the French Riviera. Founded by the Greeks in around 600 B.C and a pivotal location in the Nazi occupation in France during WW2, it has no shortage of historical significance. Nowadays, Marseille is prominently renowned as the epicentre of French street art. The … Continue reading 24 Hours in…Marseille
Helsinki may lie hidden in the far eastern corner of the cold North, but 24 hours will be enough for this city to melt your heart and show you its hidden treasures. Think cosy cafes, hearty food and cultural hot-spots! Morning ÔÇÿCaf├® KuumaÔÇÖ is the hottest breakfast place in Helsinki at the moment. Located in the centre of the city, not far from the central … Continue reading 24 Hours in…Helsinki
Being lucky enough to spend my 18th┬ábirthday in this wonderful city whilst interrailing, it is safe to say that I made the most of my time here. Budapest remains my favourite place on the route that I took around Europe; there is so much to do whether you are travelling alone, with friends, as a couple or as a group. The possibilities and surprises are … Continue reading 24 Hours in…Budapest
Amsterdam is a unique and beautiful city offering a huge variety of different excursions and cultural experiences. 24 hours is short which is why I would suggest staying longer, however, if you do only have a short time to visit here are my top suggestions! TIP ÔÇô As soon as you arrive at Schiphol Airport I recommend that you buy a 24 hour OV Chip … Continue reading 24 Hours in… Amsterdam
The pumpkins are out, fake blood is flying off the shelves and Pintrests most searched term is ÔÇÿoriginal fancy dress costumesÔÇÖ; Halloween is finally here. As much as we want to fly out to Transylvania and hunt for Count Dracula, our student loans wonÔÇÖt quite stretch that far. WeÔÇÖve chosen the ghouliest ways you can spend this hallows eve on a student budget, without having … Continue reading The Spookiest Ways to Spend Halloween Nearby on a Student Budget
Words By Abby Wilson As a food lover, I was quite nervous about my volunteering trip to Fiji. Living with a Fijian family and eating traditional delicacies for six whole weeks. Knowing that I wouldnÔÇÖt be able to pop to the supermarket to grab a Dairy Milk bar, or a bag of Sensations, or even better, indulgence in a juicy burger and chips. As a … Continue reading Food Abroad: Eating the Fijian Way
Many of us are familiar with the amazing destinations that Western Europe has to offer; the beautiful coasts of Portugal and Spain, the fascinating city breaks you can take in Germany and France, the sun-drenched parties on stunning Greek Islands. However, looking slightly to the East, there are a plethora of destinations that remain more undiscovered. Eastern Europe is an up and coming area with … Continue reading Eastern EuropeÔÇÖs Hidden Gems
As we wave goodbye to the world cup, we also wave goodbye to a union of nations that brings people and cultures together. Not to mention providing us with the absolute unexpected. This tournament saw England last longer than Germany, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Brazil, underdogs Croatia make it to the final, and title holders Germany knocked out in the group stages. We also saw … Continue reading The World Cup- Pushing People to Travel since 1930
Known in some parts of the world only as a war, Vietnam is by far the most surprising country IÔÇÖve visited. Prior to my trip I was met with constant worrying from my parents. It wasnÔÇÖt my first solo trip or my first time in Asia, but for some reason they were more anxious than ever before. We think of Vietnam and we think bombs, … Continue reading Vietnam- A Backpacker’s Paradise
Just a few hours away, Barcelona is an excellent cityscape perfect to overcome your summer blues. With an average daytime temperature of 21 degrees, this Catalan city is perfect for walking around and seeing what it has to offer. The city itself is an open museum with Antoni GaudiÔÇÖs masterpieces on display around Barcelona, including his magnum opus: La Sagrada Familia, which is still in … Continue reading Barcelona – Why you should go… in under 200 words
Ah, December. A cold, joyous month where your days are spent in enormous coats indulging in pretty much anything remotely festive. Thoughts turn to sipping hot chocolate under glistening lights of Christmas markets, and dancing around in the snow whilst belting out those cheesy Christmas pop songs. But here in the UK you find yourself wanting to escape the harsh realities of wind and rain … Continue reading The Perfect Christmas Getaway
Cape Town is a stunning costal city within South Africa. Famous not only for its mountainous terrain and Penguin inhabited beaches but also for its rich and unique culture. So, what to do when visiting this extraordinary city? Hike LionÔÇÖs Head Mountain: Cape Town brings the sea to the mountains. As an extremely mountainous area there are numerous options at your fingertips when it comes … Continue reading Explore: Cape Town
Bangkok welcomes record numbers of tourists each year, and it’s not hard to see why. This incredibly diverse city is unlike any other. Skyscrapers, temples, tuk-tuks and exotic cuisine. As well as all of this, Bangkok is a photographers heaven, every street holds something that’s just screaming to be captured. If you ever find yourself in brilliant Bangkok, these are the 5 places that you … Continue reading 5 Bangkok Spots for an Insta-Worthy Picture!
Valentine’s Day is my favourite holiday. Yes not Christmas or New Year’s day. Valentines. But not for the clich├®s like flowers and dinner and chocolate, Valentines is the time of year you make timeless memories with your loved one, and what better way to do this than travel? My boyfriend and I spontaneously booked to go to Dublin this year, and this was the perfect … Continue reading Do Something Different For Valentines
