Think Local While Global: Shopping Small Whilst Abroad

words and image by Eve Davies While it is comforting to see familiar chain companies or franchises whilst in a foreign country, it is important to consider their impact on the local economy of your destination of choice. I get it: youÔÇÖre tired, sweaty, and starving after a long journey and the idea of a McDonaldÔÇÖs really hits the spot, but itÔÇÖs not always the … Continue reading Think Local While Global: Shopping Small Whilst Abroad

The Power Of Travel: Transforming Your Comfort Zone

words by Megha Roy Traveling to new and unfamiliar destinations can be a daunting prospect for many people, but the rewards of venturing beyond what feels comfortable are immense. From personal growth to self-discovery, the benefits of challenging yourself through travel are numerous. Here we’ll explore the opportunities that come with pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and why everyone should consider doing it … Continue reading The Power Of Travel: Transforming Your Comfort Zone

TripAdvisor Top Travel Destinations 2022

words by Megha Roy Ever since the pandemic came over the globe in 2020, travelling halted for millions of people for over a year. People seemed to have been caged in their homes, but in 2022, the scenario has seen a change. The world is recovering now and that has given the travel lovers the time and freedom to plan holidays. Trip Advisor, one of the leading travel websites, unveiled ÔÇÿThe Best of the … Continue reading TripAdvisor Top Travel Destinations 2022

Spending Christmas Abroad

words by Eva Castanedo Christmas is by far the biggest holiday in the UK. The UK spends ┬ú24.2 billion in celebrating the festivity, consumes 10 million turkeys on Christmas day, uses 227,000 miles of wrapping paper, and pulls 300,000,000 crackers each Christmas season. This festive period agglutinates a vast number of traditions that only occur once a year. Thus, most people lock these dates in … Continue reading Spending Christmas Abroad

EuropeÔÇÖs Rich History of Architecture

words and images by Jess Margetson Architecture changes with society’s artistic tastes, available materials, modern technologies, and spiritual beliefs. With a deep and varied cultural heritage, Europe is a goldmine for architecture enthusiasts. From modern inventions to historical memorials, Europe has something for all tastes. Netherlands: Rotterdam vs Amsterdam Described as the ÔÇÿGateway to EuropeÔÇÖ, Rotterdam has rivalled its capitol, Amsterdam, for many years. The differences in … Continue reading EuropeÔÇÖs Rich History of Architecture

Travel Podcast Recommendations To Get You Through The Winter Term

When deadlines loom and the temperature cools, you know youÔÇÖre in November. While booking a flight to somewhere random and running away from everything is oh-so palatable, it’s hard to do. Best way to escape the stress of life? Travel podcasts. ‘The Travel Podcast’ by Travel Podcast Society My personal favourite is ÔÇÿThe Travel PodcastÔÇÖ by the Travel Podcast Society. It provides both reviews and … Continue reading Travel Podcast Recommendations To Get You Through The Winter Term

Home Away From Home

words by Eve Davies Hiraeth (noun) more than mere homesickness, hiraeth is a longing for oneÔÇÖs homeland and an expression of the bond felt with your home country when youÔÇÖre away from it. Having grown up with feelings of homesickness that prevented me from staying even one night at a friendsÔÇÖ house, this welsh word resonates with me deeply. However, as I have grown older, I … Continue reading Home Away From Home

Our Favourite Travel Documentaries

Image by Jakob Owens Parts Unknown Words by George Gourlay From sailing the Congo River to spiritual rituals in Bhutan to hunting deer in the Scottish Highlands, there were few parts of the world left unknown to Anthony Bourdain before his untimely death in 2018. The culinary aficionado takes us on a tour of the most wild and fascinating cuisines, cultures and people. It wouldnÔÇÖt … Continue reading Our Favourite Travel Documentaries

The Perfect South East Asian Getaway

Image by Jakob Owens Words by Shivika Singh A classic on a travellerÔÇÖs bucket list is South East Asia. It is a perfect blend of a traditional yet modern destination. ItÔÇÖs famous for its rich history, vibrant culture, picturesque landscapes and sensation tingling cuisines and experiences an inflow of tourists throughout the year. This region, which includes countries like Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Laos, … Continue reading The Perfect South East Asian Getaway

Our Favourite Foreign Festivals

Image by Danny Howe Festival Internacional de Benic├ássim – Spain Words and images by Hope Docherty Benic├ássim, or the glorious ÔÇÿBeniÔÇÖ takes place in shocker, the town Benic├ássim. This music festival is held in Valencia, Spain every July for a full week and hosts thousands of festival lovers from across Europe. The first ÔÇÿFIBÔÇÖ took place in 1995 with a focus on rock, pop and … Continue reading Our Favourite Foreign Festivals

Get Away in the UK

Feature Image by Alexa Price & Foreword by Kat Mallett The clocks go forward this weekend and we are beginning to see the first signs of summer, as we can almost taste those longer evenings and brighter mornings. Along with such glorious prospects comes the dreams of a summer holiday abroad in the Mediterranean, cocktail in hand. Although the foreign holiday forecast is looking hazy, … Continue reading Get Away in the UK

Reliving Ye Olde Gap Year

Image by Toa Heftiba Words by Kristie O’Connor Due to COVID-19, the only travel dreams living in my head are my memories from the past, my gap year to be exact. August 2018 was when my journey began, a three-month trip visiting Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and a quick layover few days in Los Angeles. ItÔÇÖs hard to pick favourites, but … Continue reading Reliving Ye Olde Gap Year

Delve into Valentine’s Day

Image by Jamie Street Words by Lydia Tomkinson ValentineÔÇÖs Day is just about as divisive as marmite. For those in relationships the idea of a day dedicated to all things love and romance is something to look forward to every year, whilst for others seeing Valentine cards and chocolates in shops as February comes around becomes just another reminder of how single they are. Love … Continue reading Delve into Valentine’s Day

An Immersive History Lesson: Touring the Globe

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