Image by David Billings Lost in Translation Words by Charlotte Leung Whenever you travel to a whole new city that has a different culture to where you are from, it is always a bit of a challenge. It can be understood that you will feel loneliness, especially when you are travelling alone in an environment that you donÔÇÖt know and a place where you canÔÇÖt … Continue reading Must-see Travel Films
Image by Lyndon Li Words by Ella Harper Summer holidays are pretty much the go to for the British public, but is the summer really the best time to travel? If I told you to imagine autumn, your mind probably goes straight to crisp, cold weather, leaves falling off the trees and warm, cosy clothes. But what if I told you that autumn is an … Continue reading Why Autumn is the Best Time to Travel
Photo by Udayaditya Barua Words by Niladri Singh Rajput Diwali, which is also known as the Indian festival of lights, is celebrated every year with great enthusiasm and zest around the country. It is celebrated exactly 20 days after the end of Durga Puja or Navratri. The festival has been part of the Indian sub-continent for years and is also mentioned in early Sanskrit texts … Continue reading Diwali: Bringing Some Light to 2020
Words and Images by Bethan Lewis When it came to picking my degree whilst studying for my A-Levels, being able to live abroad as an integral part of the course was a huge selling point. Honestly, I had originally imagined lying on a beach somewhere in the south of France, spending the odd weekend in Paris and going to the boulangerie each morning for fresh … Continue reading Living Abroad Series: Toulouse
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
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
Artwork by Ellie Hutchings Words by Alice Clifford I canÔÇÖt be the only one who gets on a plane with the hope of being swept up in a whirlwind holiday romance. I am much more consumed by the thought of late-night swims and cocktails by candlelight than the museum tours that trip advisor has recommended. And whilst the idea of a holiday romance instantly sparks … Continue reading A Whirlwind Romance: the Pros and Cons of a Holiday Romance
Foreword – Kat Mallett It’s easy to get stuck in a routine at university, and forget to explore the amazing local landscapes (minus the bars). Wales is no exception and the surrounding areas are full of areas of extreme natural beauty. We have put together some of the must-see spots, that are finance and fresher friendly, of course. Tenby – words by Joshua Allen Wales … Continue reading A Welsh Bucket List
Image by Eugene Zhyvchik When we plan our trips to visit the beautiful corners of the world, we often consider the history, landscape and monuments. More important than all of these, IÔÇÖd argue, is the food you try along the way. Such food experiences allow a deeper and more intimate insight into the culture of that area. Whether or not youÔÇÖre a genuine ÔÇÿfoodieÔÇÖ, definitely … Continue reading Food Affinity
Image by Elena Mozhvilo Foreword by Alice Clifford However many countries there are in the world, more often than not I find myself talking to friends and family about holidays I have been on and finding out that the majority of them have been to the exact same places. While this is always then a good conversation point and opportunity to reminisce about an incredible … Continue reading Breakaway from the Mainstream: Our Top Underrated Cities
Artwork by Kacey Keane Foreword by Kat Mallett Once upon a time, a long time ago (before the global pandemic) people would travel to faraway lands to immerse themselves in foreign festivals ÔÇô a seamless melange of music, food and fun. Whilst this year, most festivals have been postponed or gone digital, we have been seriously reminiscing. So, here are just some of the best … Continue reading Festival Fairytales
With the prospect of living abroad comes many questions and anxieties, so as a magazine we hope this series will help ease any of your worries and give you a better idea of what you will be getting yourself into! As a Spanish student it was compulsory for me to move to Spain during my third year of uni, a thought that both excited me … Continue reading Living Abroad Series: Granada
Words by Katherine Mallett Artwork by Amelia Field As borders continue to re-open and people are eager to satiate their so-called ÔÇÿtravel bugÔÇÖ, it has never been more important to educate ourselves about the detrimental, and often irreversible impacts that travelling can have on the environment. It is our responsibility to look after our planet and ensure we are doing everything we can to reduce … Continue reading Sun, Sea and Sustainability
This year has seen many events across the globe cancelled, so while you reminisce about past adventures, instead of getting down about it, here are three events to put in your diary for next year. Bals des Pompier If you are a fan of dancing, beer, live music, and firemen (yes firemen), then this is the event for you! This celebration happens every year on … Continue reading Fun, Firemen and Feria: Unmissable Events in Europe
by Shaniece O’Keeffe. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood & The making of Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tours – London. If you havenÔÇÖt wanted to walk down Diagon Alley and pop into Weasley Wizard Wheezes to pick up that love potion for the guy youÔÇÖre crushing on, or simply walk around with a butterbeer in your hand taking … Continue reading Fictional Worlds That Exist in Real Life
As lockdown measures have caused lots of us to cancel holiday plans, we thought we’d bring some of the best dishes we’ve eaten abroad back home and recreate them! Check out some of our favourites below… Gyros from Corfu, Greece By Hannah Penwright ThereÔÇÖs not much IÔÇÖd rather be doing than being back in Corfu. Eating gyros after a gorgeously sunny day relaxing at the … Continue reading Recreating Holiday Meals
By Josie von Jascheroff Siem Reap, Cambodia. Away from the crowds of tourists posing in front of mesmerizing Angkor Wat, there is a little cluster of smaller temples. Some are partially in ruin while others allows sweltering Europeans to seek shelter in the shade. Amongst these, there is a construction of four ginormous Buddha heads called Angkor Thom. Each head faces in a different direction … Continue reading Picture Perfect
By Harriet Lowbridge Rainy holidays genuinely suck. You have days planned for sunning yourself on the beach with a good book and suddenly youÔÇÖre staring out of the caravan window and dreaming of tropical islands. At least I was when my family and I were caravanning on the coast near Tenby. Of course, you have all the generic rainy-day ideas, like sitting in the caravan … Continue reading Rainy Day Retreats
