We Love International Cinema

If you’re stuck at home and missing the thrill of travel, say no more: embark on our international cinema journey through South America, Africa, Europe, and more to come soon. BRAZIL City of God (2002) – Fernando Meirelles and K├ítia Lund By Ella Lloyd Based on the 1997 Novel of the same name, City of God is a great place to start if youÔÇÖre unfamiliar … Continue reading We Love International Cinema

The Architect of Louis Vuitton

By Emily Jade Ricalton Known for their extravagant designs and luxurious leather goods, Louis Vuitton has been paving the value of the fashion industry ever since it was founded in 1854 by the French malletier, Louis Vuitton (of course). With their most expensive calfskin leather handbag from the SS20 Cruise Collection pricing at just ┬ú5,000.00, it is obvious to see that Louis Vuitton has an … Continue reading The Architect of Louis Vuitton

Pancakes in Paris – Food Tours

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

24 Hours in…Paris

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

The World Cup- Pushing People to Travel since 1930

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

Review: Papillon

Papillon (1969) Book Review When I first began reading Papillon, I found the memoirs of French Prisoner Henri Charri├¿re too fantastical to be believed. How could a mere man have possibly endured the living hell detailed within the pages of this novel, and still maintained a tremendous show of determination and courage? I decided that separating fact from fiction can often-times be an arduous and … Continue reading Review: Papillon

Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne as Jane and Stephen Hawking

Assassin’s Creed: Unity

Reviewed on PC Instead of developing on existing models the guys at Ubisoft Montreal have gone for a whole lotta new, which we certainly like. They improved their Anvil engine into the ÔÇ£AnvilNextÔÇØ so it would be able to render ÔÇ£dynamic mass crowdsÔÇØ which it does quite breathtakingly. Hiding in plain sight becomes a far more useful tool as you simply manoeuvre your way through … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed: Unity

Travel Top Five: Cities

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