Words by Katie Storrie The one thing that excites me most about travelling is that it not only allows you to immerse yourself in new cultures and experiences, but also allows you to connect with people from across the world both online and in person. I have always reached out to travel influencers and social media to gain insight into travel. The online community is … Continue reading How Virtual Communities Inspire Aspiring Travellers
Words by Daisy Olyett / feature image by Kat Mallett Thursday 22nd April marks the 71st annual Earth Day, an event dedicated since its creation to the preservation and protection of the environment against looming threats such as climate change, pollution and deforestation. Whilst the very first Earth Day in 1970 was established in reaction to the Santa Barbara oil spill the previous year, this yearÔÇÖs … Continue reading An Annual Earth Day Dedication
Image by Jake Williams Words by Sasha Nugara Travelling should not just be about a tan or memories, it should also be integral to your educational journey, as you learn about the worldÔÇÖs history and culture. Everyone loves a beach holiday, lazing about in the sun, grabbing a beer or cocktail from the bar, but itÔÇÖs important to register where youÔÇÖre holidaying and recognise its … Continue reading An Immersive History Lesson: Touring the Globe
Words and images by Martha Jennings I arrived at Adelaide International airport on the 22nd July 2019 with only a hiking rucksack and backpack (to say I had under-packed is an understatement). Riding the bus from the airport to my accommodation was an exciting paradise of blinding sun. In my student accommodation I was surrounded with students from all around the world, who taught me … Continue reading Living Abroad Series: Adelaide
Words by Lydia Armstrong The end of 2020 was well overdue, with New YearÔÇÖs Eve marking the end of a truly challenging year. As COVID restrictions remained firmly in place across the globe, 2021ÔÇÖs New Year celebrations looked very different, with many of us toasting to the year ahead from the sofa and on zoom. For many cultures around the world, New Year celebrations are … Continue reading New Year Traditions Around the World
Image by Maggie Gannon Frankfurt Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market), Germany – words by Maggie Gannon Germany is certainly well-known for its annual Christmas markets, so much so that English cities across the UK such as Birmingham and Manchester aim to give the same festive experience across the sea year on year. Unfortunately, this year restrictions in Germany meant the wooden stalls would not be able to … Continue reading The Worlds Most Wonderful Christmas Markets
Words by Shannon Bowes-Cavanagh / Image by Ricky Singh The festival of Thanksgiving is commonly associated with a US holiday. It dates back to the first thanksgiving where the pilgrims and the Native Americans gathered together to enjoy a meal of all the crops they had grown the previous spring. It is a holiday celebrated by friends and family with lots and lots of food. … Continue reading Thanksgiving Around the World
Words by Sarah Belger / Image by Nils Nedel Getting bored of grey skies and cold nights? Planning your next trip abroad might not be too high on your list of priorities at the moment with travel being restricted even within the UK, never mind worldwide, but we can still dream about what the world has to offer once the pandemic is over and the … Continue reading How Can Travel Benefit Me?
Image by Ian Schneider Foreword by Kat Mallett Visiting new countries and exploring faraway lands is quite simply unbeatable. However, like everything, there can be some challenging, difficult or simply embarrassing times along the way, that subsequently become burnt in your memory forever. Here are just some of those stories that are too great not to be shared… Words by Evie Rowlands When you think … Continue reading The Weird and the Wonderful: Travel Stories
Words by Caitlin Parr I cannot begin to imagine how many people around the world have had major travel plans (holidays, study abroad programmes, business trips, research projects) abroad cancelled due to the Coronavirus; let alone how many short, local, travel journeys have been interfered with due to travel restrictions. With the struggling music, theatre and hospitality industries all receiving ample media coverage (and rightfully … Continue reading The Hazy Future of Travel
Artwork by Ellie Hutchings Iceland – Words by Kat Mallett Winter is now officially in full swing, with infinite grey skies and chilly mornings. Although holidaying is less common during these colder months, it is as good a time as any to visit a new place. A winter vacation offers a totally different experience, with new and exciting opportunities, such as skiing and Christmas markets. … Continue reading The Places We Wish We Could Be This Winter
Words and images by Kat Mallett Going to university comes with a multitude of challenges, decisions and opportunities. It is drilled into students from the outset to make the most of their time at university, and seize every experience offered to them. With this in mind, when I attended a first-year lecture in which we told about the possibility to study abroad, I was at … Continue reading Living Abroad Series: Dunedin
