Smelling freshly baked croissants, spotting spectacular architecture, and waking up to the vision of the Notre Dame every morning, nothing could be more magical. Paris is as close to an enchanted, fairy-tale life as we will ever get. For starters they have Disneyland, that place is argument enough. Yes I saw all the sites. A drive across Paris from left to right takes approximately four … Continue reading Explore: Paris
As we all know, Christmas can be an incredibly busy and stressful time of the year, but among the panic of present hunting and scouring the supermarkets for the finest biscuits, it is important to immerse yourself in the joy and festivities that Christmas brings with it. I have chosen a variety of the best places to go to enjoy a festive day-out, both in … Continue reading Festive day trips for December
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited, and is definitely achievable to do in just a few (albeit very busy) days. To start the adventure, The Czech Inn was a perfect hostel for young travellers, offering 24-hour reception, super friendly staff, a cheap bar and an underground 32-person dorm room. ┬áThat may sound like a lot of people, but it … Continue reading Explore: Prague
Our Food and Drink editor Georgia O’Brien was lucky enough to have travelled halfway across the world this summer to the beautiful Fiji Islands. Here she shares her once in a lifetime experience on Cloud9, a floating pizzeria restaurant in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Only a short flight away from the popular backing hotspots Australia and New Zealand, the Fiji Islands are renowned … Continue reading Quench Food Abroad: A day on Cloud9, Fiji
Last December I enjoyed my birthday trip to Dublin. Only going for a long weekend, I didnÔÇÖt have enough time to cover the whole city, but I did manage to hit all of the main tourist attractions that Dublin had to offer. What Ireland is most famous for is obviously Guinness, so a trip to the storehouse is a must! Inside youÔÇÖre taken on a … Continue reading Explore: Dublin
When my parents received an invitation to a wedding in Poland last year, I thought nothing of it. How could I be jealous when their trip away offered me a free house for the week? When I saw the photos however, I realised why I should be jealous, and I just had to go there for my eighteenth birthday. Poland is a beautiful country with … Continue reading Explore: Poland
Thailand has been on my bucket list for many years and in March this year, my mum, sister and I finally took the trip there. We spent 10 days in Phuket, which is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand, with some of the countryÔÇÖs most famous beaches. After a 16-hour journey, we finally arrived. We stayed in an absolutely stunning resort – … Continue reading Explore: Thailand
During September my boyfriend and I spent the week in the Bulgarian holiday resort, Sunny Beach. Bulgaria provided us with a whole host of experiences that proved for an enjoyable short break. I would recommend staying within the resort area as you have everything you need. The weather during our trip was very much on and off- boiling days were spent by the poolside, whereas … Continue reading Explore: Bulgaria
Student’s have been volunteering┬áto write reviews for a country they have visited, in order to give you readers a taste of the better life and provide tips and recommendations for the best places to go. The review for this week- Australia. Considering that my life at the minute consists of work and writing assignments, itÔÇÖs nice to write a piece which is a retrospect of … Continue reading Explore: Australia
On the last Wednesday of August every year, the small town of Bu├▒ol transforms from a tranquil, picturesque Valencia province, into a tomato war zone. La Tomatina has become a world famous festival, people travelling from all over to take part in the one hour of tomato chucking tradition. Uncertain rumours suggest the food fight begun in 1944: a group of young men were upset … Continue reading Review: La Tomatina, Bu├▒ol, Spain
With summer coming to an end and lectures fast approaching, here are our Top Travel YouTube Channels to┬áprovide some term-time wanderlust and inspire your next trip. 1.Vagabrothers Two brothers, Marko and Alex Ayling who, after winning a travel video contest in 2013, started their own YouTube channel to document their adventures around the world. They are among the most┬árecognised creators of travel content within the … Continue reading Top Travel YouTube Channels
Beach parties, bikini weather and bell tents in the sunny South of FranceÔǪ What better a way to celebrate the end of this grim time of dissertations and exams (youÔÇÖre nearly there xxx) than heading to the French coast for a week of surfing and camping in June. Cardiff Uni Surf Sports are teaming up with the guys at Star Surf Camps and Outgoing to … Continue reading Cardiff Uni France Surf Trip!
WeÔÇÖve all stumbled across the standard travel photos of elephant rides, religious temples and colourful harem pants, as they are in full blossom all over our social media feeds. Of course, these are all great experiences that any person with a bit of wanderlust in them would want try. However, to do it a little bit differently, why not do it in India? With wild … Continue reading Take me Back: India
Road trips arenÔÇÖt just for the movies anymore. Whether you are looking for an afternoon exploring Wales or an adventure further afield let our travel team give you some ideas. Words by Alice Dent and Lucy Pierce. GREAT OCEAN ROAD ThereÔÇÖs no doubt that Australia is a pretty cool country, and what better way to experience it than by taking a trip along VictoriaÔÇÖs … Continue reading On the Road: Our Favourite Roadtrip Routes
Rachael Hutchings tells us where to eat, sleep, rave and repeat in Krakow Krakow, PolandÔÇÖs second most important city behind Warsaw, is definitely one of the most exciting places IÔÇÖve visited, not only due to the fact that it snowed the entirety of my visit there and looked like something out of a fairy-tale, but because of its endless treasure troves of culture, art and … Continue reading 48 Hours in Krakow
Barcelona’s close proximity to the beach makes it perfect for sun worshippers and culture seekers alike. The skyline of the city is dominated by the vision of the architect, Antoni Gaudi, whose work spans from the private residences Casa Batll├│ and Casa Mil├á to his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia church. GaudiÔÇÖs unique style is synonymous with Barcelona and is by far one of the … Continue reading 48 Hours in Barcelona
Budapest is a true hidden gem of Europe that’s finally getting the hype it deserves. A city with so many wonderful things to do; a a stroll down the Danube, where youÔÇÖll see the breath-taking ÔÇ£shoes on the DanubeÔÇØ memorial, a walk across the Sz├®chenyi chain bridge from Pest to Buda (especially beautiful at night). Then brace yourself for a climb up Gellert Hill! Whilst … Continue reading 48 Hours in Budapest
Alexia Cowley talks us through the Do’s and Don’ts of travelling in Hong Kong Continue reading When in Hong Kong…
Whether you’re a budding first year, eager to explore your new home, or a long term resident of our glorious city. Here is a run-down of the best day trips in and around Cardiff! St Fagans St Fagans is a pretty village in the west of Cardiff, a humble 5 miles from student domain Cathays. If youÔÇÖre living in Cardiff (and you probably are if … Continue reading Exploring Cardiff
Thinking about taking a gap year but have no idea where to start? One such place, which guarantees to answer most of your queries, worries and qualms, is the 23rd edition of The Gap-Year Guidebook. With a new edition each year, the series of books do what they say on the tin. Its overall presentation initially seems quite dense. When picking up a guidebook you … Continue reading Book Review: The Gap-Year Guidebook
