Island holidays are usually associated with white-sand beaches full of palm trees, endless sunshine and exotic places. Be it the Canaries, the Caribbean islands or the Philippines, the word ÔÇÿislandÔÇÖ itself gets people excited. However, we shouldnÔÇÖt forget that the UK holds an array of beautiful islands too, perhaps not rewarded with as much sunshine as the others but no less charming. Here are five … Continue reading The UKÔÇÖs Top Islands
Emma Forbes investigates the truths behind South-East AsiaÔÇÖs tiger and elephant tourism industries. When heading off on an ÔÇÿepicÔÇÖ trip around Southeast Asia, it is easy to get caught up in the fun, eagerly handing over money to those who promise to give you the ultimate experience of a life time. Lying down next to a fearsome tiger or riding a majestic elephant are unsurprisingly … Continue reading Animal Tourism: Is it ever right?
Ingrida Kurlinkut─ù gives us her tips on how to spend a cheap weekend in the Belgian capital Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union, is often an overlooked destination due to more famous rivals nearby such as Amsterdam and Paris. However, itÔÇÖs a big mistake to assume that Brussels is not worth a visit, especially with the option … Continue reading Brussels on a Shoestring
What you need to know when travelling to South East Asia for the first time South East Asia, the ultimate gap year destination and a rite of passage for any young person wishing to explore and see the World. It is a part of the globe that conjures up images of paradise, white sands and gorgeous food, a place rich in culture and in partying … Continue reading First time backpackers: South East Asia
Like many final year students too scared to face up to real-world demands and find a job just yet, IÔÇÖve recently been planning a post-University gap year to Australia and parts of Asia. Whereas, in years gone by, I remember my parents pouring over endless brochures, atlases and travel guides before deciding on that years summer holiday, my first thought when planning my travels was … Continue reading Top Travel Blogs
This month Quench Travel finds out which destinations are tempting our fellow students to explore different cultures in 2014!┬á Interrailing Following a pretty dismal summer of 2013, the winter-exam-January blues spurred on the adventurist within me and I have now planned to go interrailing around Europe this summer. Such a brilliant form of procrastination, I might add. With my best friend now residing up north, … Continue reading Travel Aspirations 2014
Study China is a programme open to UK undergraduate and postgraduate students which is designed to grant successful candidates a unique insight into China, its language and culture. Funded by the department of Business and Innovation, Study China offers successful applicants 3 weeks tuition and accommodation at a Chinese university as well as organising a selection of cultural trips and activities for participants. I, along … Continue reading Student in a Strange Land: Study China
Aiesec: a youth led organisation run by university students in over a hundred countries, offering thousands of internships.┬á From engineering to business through to journalism, the list was extensiveÔǪand relentless.┬á Indecision plagued me, but after a series of successful Skype interviews, I was set to teach English, in rural Thailand, for six weeks. Arriving in Bangkok, we spent three days being taught about the … Continue reading Teach in Thailand: Become an Intern with Aiesec
This month our travel journal presents one of Eastern Europe’s best kept secrets,┬áAshley Bebbington┬ágives us his personal insight into Poland’s capital, Warsaw┬á With the cost of being a student higher than ever before, more and more students have begun to explore Eastern Europe to cut travel costs. It was with this in mind that I decided to visit Warsaw, Poland, managing to secure flights, and … Continue reading I ÔÖÑ WARSAW
Travel writer┬áAnica Whitmore┬átalks us through why InterRailing is becoming the most popular way to get a┬áwhistle stop tour of Europe…┬á Whatever the nature of the trip, whether it is a short summer holiday or a month exploring, InterRailing is becoming increasingly popular with those seeking adventure. One ticket which allows you to freely hop on and off EuropeÔÇÖs trains sounds to me like a perfect … Continue reading The best way to explore the continent?
Struggling with planning your EuroTrip? Worried you’ll take a wrong turn like Scotty and the crew? Travel writer┬áSarah Davies┬átalks you through the top city destinations across the continent from the dazzling sights in Paris to the artistic side-streets of Berlin. ┬á Travelling through Europe may seem like battling through an overwhelming urban jungle of stylish streets, majestic buildings and breathtaking views. With so many temptingly … Continue reading Travel Top Five: Cities
Travel writer Hattie Miskin discusses the importance of safe travel for students.
Continue reading “Central America: Paradise or Parental Nightmare?”
A larger and diverse continent such as Africa has a lot to offer the world of popular culture. Here are just some examples of great music, film and poetry coming out of Africa.
Find out some of the more unusual things you can get up to on the continent of Africa
Travel writer Sadichchha Pokharel talks about her surprise when she moved to Zambia.
Continue reading “There’s more to Zambia than Zebras”
Travel writer Emma Giles complains about the trains
Travel writers Arthur Russel and Nandra Galang Anissa discuss whether combining travel and volunteering does more hard than good.
Though Ghana is a country with a lot to offer it one of many nations in which ÔÇÿsame-sex┬á actsÔÇÖ are illegal. Arthur Russell discusses what it was like for his friend to be gay and in Ghana.
