During the months of July and August this year I interned in Shanghai, China. Although it wasn’t my first visit to the world’s most populous city, it highlighted quite how much the city has progressed […]
Montana: America’s Hidden Gem
Often overlooked for more cosmopolitan and well-known US destinations, the state of Montana is a hidden gem with plenty of beauty and charm for travelers to enjoy and explore. Spending the summer in southwest, Montana […]
The Odyssey of The Yorkshire Dales
CAMPING. At its best, an edifying rendezvous between man and nature. At its worst, an excruciating week of bitter, sleepless nights and cabin fever. This summer, I camped with my family in the Yorkshire Dales, a […]
A fantastical fairy-land and where to find it
In a letter to his brother, author C.S. Lewis reportedly wrote ‘that part of Rostrevor which overlooks Carlingford Lough is my idea of Narnia’. Over spring break I visited this village nestled between the Mourne […]
Where to get outside this spring (other than Hyde Park)
Roundhay Park Roundhay Park should definitely be your number one priority this spring for a day out. It is one of the biggest and most popular parks in Europe, and for good reason. When the […]
City breaks: Prague
The city of Prague is found on any worthwhile interrailing itinerary but has also long been a popular destination for those looking for a city break in the cold winter months. The Czech capital has […]
The Great Migration sweeps across Tanzania
In June I went on the trip of a lifetime to the second largest continent in the world, the elephant ear-shaped landmass that is Africa. More specifically, the immense game reserves of Tanzania. Our first […]
The Great Migration sweeps across Tanzania
In June I went on the trip of a lifetime to the second largest continent in the world, the elephant ear-shaped landmass that is Africa. More specifically, the immense game reserves of Tanzania. Our first […]
A Spanish Year Abroad: Sun, Sand and Sangria
With the beach, mountains and city centre all within 20 minutes from where I lived, Valencia was the perfect destination for my year abroad. Often overlooked as a tourist spot, despite being the third largest […]
A Journey Through Columbia
Already thinking forward to next summer and proposing travelling to Latin America? Then make sure to visit Colombia; it’s the perfect place to start exploring the continent and a place to begin practicing your Spanish. […]
“Guayaquil de mis amores” – Ecuador’s Hidden Beauty
If you are willing to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, to the far side of South America you will find a little corner of the world that is home to 16 million people. Despite it […]
Paris On a Student Budget
Paris is the diamond in the tiara of Western Europe, famous for its beautiful architecture, abundance of art, high fashion, romantic atmosphere, and mouth-watering food. Unfortunately for those of us with a tight student budget, […]