Will Spence lets us in on what to do, where to eat, and where to stay in Malaysia As far as holiday destinations go, Malaysia has a myriad of options to suit all tastes, budgets and ages. It’s culture separates it heavily from the unpredictable nature of nearby Thailand and Vietnam, but at the same Read More →
A city described as both beautiful and eccentric, Hannah Detheridge gives us the low down on Marrakech Walk along any road in Marrakech and you take your life in your hands. It’s a good place to start if you want to express the diversity of the city; cars, vans, motorbikes all veer wildly, fighting for Read More →
Stylish sojourns or penniless paths, Gemma Fottles lets us in on the ‘flashpacking vs. backpacking’ debate When people talk about travelling, what often springs to mind are the stereotypical images of scruffy, 20 year olds bumming around the world with an equally scruffy and massively over sized backpack weighing them down. This is clearly not Read More →
Chloe Osborne delivers an online exclusive interview with up-and-coming travel author, Peter Baker Are all the experiences in the book true? Yes, and they were all recorded live, as they happened. Writing each 500-word email, and making sure each one was interesting, amusing and unique, took a minimum of six hours from draft to polished Read More →
Olivia Ball lets us in on some fantastic tips on what to do in our nation’s capital For those of us who live in the UK, trips to London may actually be few and far between. If you’re like me and consider seeing the tourist attractions which make London famous is just as important as Read More →
Will Spence gives us a taste of the real world of Uganda that is being plagued by the Kony image For all those who have spent the last week or so filling in their time on Facebook rather than finishing, or starting, that essay that’s in for tomorrow lunchtime, a post, link or status related Read More →
Fancy a beach break or an adventure ski holiday this Easter? Will Spence and Chloe Osborne show us the options The Easter break always provides students with a crossroads when making their holiday choices, and for the majority of students this isn’t whether to sit home and revise or actually go away. Sun and ski Read More →
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Natasha Turner explains the intriguing philosophy on why we travel If you could either: stay in the place you consider home but never travel, or travel the world but never return home, what would you choose? While this question divides opinion, many students and people of our generation, including myself, appear to choose the latter. Read More →
Chloe Osborne reviews the next big hit in travel literature, The Jolly Pilgrim by Peter Baker The Jolly Pilgrim is the debut of travel enthusiast and worldly philosopher Peter Baker, and is the perfect reading material to get any travel fiend’s blood pumping. This meaty travel memoir chronicles Baker’s fascinating two year journey across Europe by Read More →
Will the land of the long white cloud be able to regenerate the iconic city of Christchurch? 12 gruelling months after the disaster, the outlook seems promising. The devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquake is firmly etched on the minds of people all across the world. Many watched the news in awe, shocked at the Read More →
Global Brigades is the largest student-led global health and sustainable development organisation in the world. It began as a collaboration between an American medical student and one Honduran man, but the charity spread rapidly throughout America and Canada. In 2009, 1,819 volunteers travelled with Global Brigades, serving 124 communities in Central America and helping over Read More →
Verity Barber chooses the best (and cheapest) student getaways For those who want to de-stress… Enjoy a relaxing one night stay at a Hallmark hotel and spa from £150 (either in Gloucester, Manchester or Bournemouth). This includes a three-course dinner, breakfast, a 30 minute treatment for one guest and full use of gym and spa Read More →
Fancy a trip to Spain that wont break your budget? Sophie Spirit gives us the low down on the beautiful Spanish town of Valencia With flights starting from only £60 return with EasyJet from London, why not head to Valencia even if it’s only for 24 hours? Being relatively cheap, you will not have to Read More →
Rose Tiller lets us know about the amazing opportunities that the student run Global Brigades offers Global Brigades is the largest student-led global health and sustainable development organisation in the world. It began as a collaboration between an American medical student and one Honduran man, but the charity spread rapidly throughout America and Canada. In Read More →
Adam Watkin gives us an insight into his experience of the Chinese new year Whilst being offered my umpteenth dumpling, trying hard to refuse the next baijiu (industrial strength white spirit), fireworks filling the sky and on the streets firecrackers exploding at my feet, I felt obliged to abandon this half hearted attitude to festivities. Read More →
Charlotte Lytton lets us know why the Big Apple is a must for all people alike The Big Apple regularly tops lists of top cities to visit before you die, and with good reason. Having been recently infected with the travel bug, I decided that America’s cultural capital had to be my next destination. Of Read More →
Gemma Fottles lets us know the deal with post-university gap years This is the time of year when many students have to start thinking about popping the student bubble and entering the ‘real’ world. As a result, impending graduation inevitably results in some level of stress for the majority of finalists; whether it’s trying to Read More →
Georgina Clarke lets us know what’s going on around the world in February Venice Carnival: Mardi Gras is here again, and that means carnivals the world over. This year in Venice the celebrations run from 11th-21st Feb and you can be sure to expect beautifully elaborate, hand-crafted masks, inventive costumes, and live music throughout the Read More →
Sian Stansfield gives us her opinion on whether to take the trusty guidebook or advance with technology With the introduction of the Internet, the Smartphone and gadget apps, is there a need for the guidebook in the modern-day travellers’ backpack? With big companies such as Rough Guides and Lonely Planet still producing up-to-date guidebooks for Read More →
The relief of tripping off the plane after an 11 hour flight is always the best way to start a trip. Mexico is exciting and new and golden, part jungle, part colonial cities, alive with culture and Spanish speaking locals. In Playa del Carmen, a particularly prosperous area in Mexico, impressively designed houses boasting significant Read More →
Louise Spratt explains the more exciting way to travel than by car In cars and buses, it is all too easy to miss the highlights of a trip; understandable, with little to concentrate on we nod off while intriguing sights, impressive landscapes and unfamiliar communities pass us by, whizzing past the window that distances them Read More →
Charlotte Callaghan presents us with the ever-so-tricky plane vs. coach debate In a modern fast-paced lifestyle, its all about ‘speed’. Cheap airlines, high-speed trains and undersea rail enable travel on a global scale. But does this mean that coaches and the retro “roadtrip” will be left behind? Not necessarily so. Despite being slow and possibly less Read More →
Laura Hopkins tells us how to get involved with ’Bratislava or Bust’, the charity car ride through Europe Carnival Rag has teamed up with Student Adventures to bring you an epic adventure this summer with your mates, all for charity. Bratislava or Bust is a car rally through Europe, taking you to 7 countries in 7 days Read More →
Travelling is one of the most exciting and enjoyable experiences you will have, and you certainly want nothing to ruin that. Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks of travelling to some of the most beautiful countries in the world, and that is diseases. While we may all be gods at handling the many forms of flu, Read More →
Emily Booth addresses the ever controversial topic of being a tourist Bloody tourists. Everyone has been one at some point in their lives and yet still they attract derision. Admittedly, only arrogance can excuse the ‘bloody tourists’ remark, as no doubt when it is said it is only because you too are trying to ogle Read More →
Georgina Clarke gives us a one day itinerary of the beautiful Spanish coastal town that is San Sebastian 10am: the funicular up to Monte Igueldo At the far end of the Playa de la Concha beach, take the funicular up the steep hill of Monte Igueldo. On reaching the top you will find a stunning Read More →
James Dolton enlightens us on the new ‘social networking’ phenomenon, Couchsurfing! If you have travelled anywhere in recent years, particularly around Europe, you will probably have heard of “Couchsurfing”. I first heard it mentioned whilst on a short and meticulously planned Interrailing trip this summer, in a backstreet bar in Budapest filled with the chatter Read More →
Gemma Fottles gives us her views on the pros and cons of taking technology away while travelling. Whether going away for just week or over a year, we all panic about the things to bring away or leave behind. Often, it is advisable to just settle for the essentials, which sounds like fairly simple advice. Read More →
Rebecca Jones interviews Carnival RAG committee member Camilla Schmid about the upcoming Edinburgh hitch-hike.If being back in Birmingham after the Christmas break is already taking its toll, an adventure in Edinburgh may sound like the dream break, especially when you can travel there for free. If this sounds like the perfect way to beat the Read More →
The red dragon emblem and signs covered in a strange language told me that, after a pleasant coach journey, I had arrived in Cardiff. Although it was cold, I received a warm welcome from a friend who said the wind and heavy rain were typical of South Wales; so far, so like England. In the Read More →
Chloe Osborne, Sian Stanfield, Will Spence and Louise Spratt tell us their travel goals and offer planning advice Trek Malawi Why: For hiking and extreme safari through the Nyika Plateau National Park and plains; visiting Calendar Lake for scuba diving, snorkelling; Mumbo islands. When: Summer 2012, two weeks. How: Trekking and safaris throughout Africa generally Read More →
Fancy trying something different to welcome in the next New Year? Whether you’ve been left unsatisfied by the celebrations welcoming 2012, or you had such a great time that you can’t wait to do it all over again, why not plan a trip to kick off 2013 with a bang? An excellent way to conclude Read More →
Why consider a Christmas trip to the German markets? Finding out was one reason for my trip to Frankfurt and Mainz, so with my best investigative journalist’s notepad, I went to discover what those traditional festive markets offered that Birmingham’s don’t. If you’re interested in saving money, that’s your first reason. You don’t just have Read More →
Beautifully cooked steaming haricots verts, generous garlic accompanied with…nothing. Rien. After subtly taking aside one of the waiters and explaining the vegetarian scenario, I was assured that some equivalent would be cooked up especially. It certainly was. A plate piled high with green beans and chunks of garlic: a vegetarian meal in France. Is this Read More →
Standing at the train platform edge and hearing the words “coaches A and B are reserved for first class only” usually sparks off feelings of envy and resentment. You know that as the few privileged passengers prepare to spend their journey shrouded in luxury you must prepare to be surrounded by screaming children and to Read More →
Think of America and the iconic images that spring to mind probably include Coca-Cola, Disneyland, The Empire State Building. Whatever they are, Route 66, often described as the “Main Street of America”, will surely be one of them. Spanning an impressive 2448 miles- all the way from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California- it’s the Read More →
I have spent the last two days in a stupor of Christmassy-ness. I know that word doesn’t exist, but it seems very fitting for the atmosphere here. I’m sure most people will agree that we start Christmas very early in England… it almost seems like the clock strikes 12 on Halloween and suddenly you see Read More →
Snapping up that bargain flight impulsively and hastily entering your card details, now even easier since your computer now remembers them after typing the first digits, can sometimes lead to a heart- sinking realisation that you had forgotten to check the times and now find yourself on a 7am flight, or earlier. It’s ok, you Read More →
My journey preparations started off excellently, thanks to the generous luggage allowance of National Express, two pieces of luggage plus an additional piece of soft hand luggage, the whole stress of packing was lifted from my shoulders. The weight limit is also better, a maximum of 30kg, there are no 100ml liquid restrictions, and no one will Read More →
Having recently been shown as a getaway destination for the ladies and gents of Made in Chelsea, Marrakesh may seem like an ideal place to spend your next holiday. But the glamorous scenes depicted on this show do not depict the Morocco that I experienced when myself and a friend visited in July this year. Read More →
1) Trocadero metro stop on line 9 and line 6 Although the Eiffel Tower is a not-so-discreet wonder of Paris, the ‘Trocadero’ metro stop is. The Eiffel Tower’s official stop is ‘Bir Hakeim’, but unless you want to suffer from neck ache and to go home with only close-up and distorted photographs of the Eiffel Read More →
Last week, National Express West Midlands revealed new high-tech hybrid buses, combining fuel and electric power, as the result of a £5.2 million investment into sustainable travel. The greener buses are credited to National Express and Centro, the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive and Authority. The Department for Transport Green Bus Fund, is supporting these Read More →
If you haven’t got the bank balance for a weekend away in Rome or Paris, then the cheaper and easier option is a city in England. So bored of Birmingham we packed our bags and headed for a weekend in Manchester. Why Manchester? It’s close, cheap and has a lot to offer. Now is a Read More →
Bored of the generic skiing hotspots? Want to try somewhere a little bit different this Christmas? Here are some bizarre ski resorts around the world in pole position this winter. Dubai ‘The coolest thing to do in Dubai’. The slogan used by the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East to promote its Read More →
Rummaging through clothes drawers in search of the woolly jumpers and thick socks to get me through the resilient British winter, I reluctantly move last summer’s travel outfits aside. Swapping the shorts for leg warmers is a cruel reminder of just how distant those afternoon siestas and brochure-perfect beaches now are. Heading into the darkness Read More →
This Wednesday, 30th November, will see public sector strikes across the UK as employees seek more favourable pension schemes, affecting airports, docks and public transport throughout the country. It has been predicted that staffing at Heathrow airport could be halved on Wednesday meaning huge delays of up to twelve hours for those travelling from, but Read More →
The brutal murder of Leeds University student, Meredith Kercher, on 1 November 2007 has earnt the Tuscan village of Perugia in northern Italy a fairly notorious reputation… Following Kercher’s murder, the British government issued warnings to travellers that Perugia was a dangerous and hostile place for foreigners, embroiled in crime and drug dens. However, I Read More →
The Christmas market has hit Birmingham with a bang, but if you can’t bear the thought of yet another hot dog and want to get out and try somewhere new, then why not consider a day trip or even a night away in Bath? The World Heritage city is well known for its German Christmas Read More →
Possibly the most iconic highway in the US: California’s Highway 1… This incredible coastline journey stretches from Mendocino, past San Francisco, hugging the Pacific Ocean all the way down to the O.C. Miles of gentle sloping hills, contrasted with the frequent hairpin bends and breathtaking cliff faces; Jeremy Clarkson would have a field day. If Read More →
‘And what, darling, shall you travel in?’ These are the final words my Grandmother says to me every time I leave home for the arduous three hour train journey back to Birmingham. I tell her, dutifully, of some smart new coat invented for this very occasion, inwardly cringing as I think of my jeans and Read More →
Set yourself back three or four years, and those of us interested in adventure travel or survival guides, may remember the shock and disappointment we felt when it was reported that Bear Grylls, the supposed ‘born survivor’, was revealed to have spent his nights in the comfort of nearby hotels and homes, rather than the Read More →
Whether you are planning a weekend getaway, short holiday or a gap year, it is essential to consider your health and safety. Taking enough supplies and the necessary medication may be the difference between a fantastic holiday and a holiday from hell. Many companies provide pre-prepared first aid kits, designed for all sorts of holidays. Read More →
A generation ago hitchhiking was how a lot of young people travelled through Europe and America. It’s a free way to travel to wherever you want to go, whenever you like and the best part is meeting new people from all walks of life along the way. My dad and my godfather have some brilliant Read More →
Gemma Fottles spells out the dos and don’ts of going under the needle for tattoos and piercings in other countries Whether you’re going away for a week or a year, souvenirs are usually one of those things that you do not leave your holiday destination without. Ranging from the less than enthralling cheesy fridge magnet, Read More →
A generation ago hitchhiking was how a lot of young people travelled through Europe and America. It’s a free way to travel to wherever you want to go, whenever you like and the best part is meeting new people from all walks of life along the way. My dad, his best mate and my godfather Read More →
After staying in Birmingham for almost two months, it was time to explore the island. Together with two friends I took a train northbound. It was a gloomy and rather stormy Saturday morning when we arrived in The Beatles’ city Liverpool. To me rather known as an industrial city, Liverpool has surprisingly a lot to Read More →
Whether you’re going away for a week or a year, souvenirs are usually one of those things that you do not leave your holiday without. Ranging from the less than enthralling cheesy fridge magnet to the obscure and wonderful item you couldn’t get anywhere else in the world, they brilliant are a way of bringing Read More →
In the first episode of the NEW Redbrick Travel Podcast Emily and Louise were joined in the studio by Neil Maxwell-Keys, founder of Careers for Travel, to discuss ways to make yourself employable in the travel industry. Let Redbrick Travel know what you think in the comments below or tweet us @RedbrickTravel. [Redbrick is not responsible Read More →
Gibraltar vs Barcelona I find it difficult to put into words how much I disliked Gibraltar. To summarise, if you want to visit England with sunshine then this is the place for you! A few years ago I went on a Mediterranean cruise with my family and this was our first stop. I went with Read More →
Leaving my native city to study abroad, I travelled thousands of miles to start a new life in England. As Hong Kong was one of the British colonies when I was young, this was also an expedition to my previous home country. On a cold, sunny morning, I decided to visit Warwick Castle. As I Read More →
Adam Watkin looks back on avoiding Chinese extradition by heading East for a spontaneous trip to Tokyo Late April last year, yours truly was sitting in a rooftop bath in central Tokyo surrounded by around 30 Japanese men, bare as the day they were born, relaxing watching baseball; all quite normal apparently. The article that Read More →
Many professions require some form of work experience in order to get a foot in the door. Whether that be one day or six months, paid or unpaid, many popular graduate jobs just won’t look twice without that little bit extra on your CV. Yet, with so many of the most prestigious internships and placements Read More →
Surin Elephant Round Up, Thailand, 19th-20th November Football, tug-of-war, log pulling… the general commodities of worldwide festivals, but with one slight difference: they are all enacted by elephants! Each year the Sri Narong Stadium in northeast Thailand holds the “elephant games”. Dressed in traditional war gear, elephants and their mahouts engage in games and shows Read More →
Rhianna Smith offers alternative highs in Europe as Dutch capital and tourists face a comedown Amsterdam is a city that, for many, conjures up images of a hedonistic pleasure paradise but aside from the glowing windows of the Red Light District, it is a city with very little glitter. Since the use of marijuana was Read More →
Matt Sims, Anya Deane and Liz Crump tell us their unforgettable experiences in their ‘must return’ and ‘never again’ countries Gibraltar vs Barcelona If you want to visit England with sunshine, then Gibraltar is the place for you. I went on a Mediterranean cruise with my family and this was our first stop. I went Read More →
Travel, as you may have noticed, has a feminine touch this year; Emily and I being the first chicks to take the section under our wings. Thrown together by our predecessors, and strangers until a nervous date-like meeting in September – due to my year long absence, gallivanting in Spain—it’s bloody lucky we get on Read More →
For a student planning a weekend trip, a visit to a National Trust site probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. Perhaps usually considered as the preserve of the retired, this heritage charity has more to offer than you might expect. Aside from picturesque scenery, the National Trust offers cinema screenings, theatre performances Read More →
There is a stark contrast between what you are first greeted with in Ulaan Bataar and what lies waiting for you just a few miles beyond its borders. It’s difficult to tell whether a new block of flats is being put up or an old one is being torn down in the capital, as the Read More →
A suitcase, a wave goodbye to friends and a lot of excitement. That was me one month ago when I left my mountainous home country of Austria for my one year Masters programme at the University of Birmingham. Soon I realised that things are slightly different in England. After my arrival, the Queen greeted me Read More →
Rome is undoubtedly one of the most splendid cities in Europe, but unfortunately, visiting this splendour comes at a cost. There are, however, ways around this. Saving a few bob here and there makes Rome mouth-wateringly affordable to students. First and foremost, never ever step foot on public transport there, as it is a totally Read More →
Adam Watkin gives the traveller’s perspective on eastern Europe’s unlikely travel destination Now, I’ll get it over with. Apart from the Russian department and for those undertaking a Trans-Siberian odyssey, Russia is not the most likely destination for student travellers. Tourist infrastructure is limited for foreigners and backpacker’s hubs have not entered the Russian lexis. Read More →
Picture: Sian Stanfield It is well known that Greece’s economy has hit rock bottom financially, and with the recession still ongoing, their situation seems unlikely to stabilise any time soon. With a national debt of hundreds of billions of Euros and tax evasion occurring throughout the country, it is terrible to see the dramatic Read More →
Worldwide Zombie walk Over the Halloween weekend, from the 29th to the 31st, a huge zombie walk will be taking place to scare the masses, crawling from The United States to Europe, raising fear in Kent, Brighton, London and Leicester to name a few. Never has a zombie walk been organised on such a large Read More →
Tell us about your own alternative travel ideas – Email travel@redbrickonline.co.uk or Tweet @RedbrickTravel A prize to be won for the best idea! Couch Surfing Craze | Europe..? After a tent-battering storm and a tumble drier incident later, we were left homeless. Desperate, we turned to Couch Surfing. French students came to our rescue, offering Read More →
Last year South Africa attracted nearly 500,000 British visitors to its shores. For a country rich in culture, history and outstanding natural beauty it does not take a genius to work out why this country is so popular with us Brits. Despite all of this, however, the rainbow nation is locked in a seemingly never-ending Read More →
There’s more to Colombia than white lines, coffee and Shakira. For decades, the South American country has been tainted by bad reputations of peril and corruption but it is about time that dated perception be dragged (kicking and wailing in the catlike tones of Colombia’s hip-shaking money-maker if necessary) into the present day. A backpacker’s Read More →
Think of South-East Asia, and you picture booze, sex shows, and Brits abroad. It is fair to say, each epitomises traveller behaviour often witnessed in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok. Having spent several days in this hectic metropolis, my travelling partner and I decided to go north, to the lesser known country of Laos. Starkly contrasted from Read More →
Emily Booth tells us what’s going on around the world this month. Oktoberfest: The 178th Oktoberfest ended last weekend in Munich. The beer festival, an integral part of Bavarian culture has enjoyed yet another successful run and you want to indulge in wenches and lederhosen then this is the festival for you.. 2012 dates are Read More →
Exit Festival. Novi Sad, Serbia. 4 days of intense partying, unbearable heat and incredible music. At the end of it all, I was well and truly shattered. So, instead of continuing the party and following fellow InterRailers deeper into Belgrade or down south to the Croatian coast, I went west, in search of something more Read More →
Travel talks to Tom Benham and James Kendrick from Carnival Rag about the exciting treks they’ve got lined up. Tom Benham on Killimajaro: How should I prepare for climbing the largest free standing mountain in the world? Good general fitness is all you need; go for a variety of long walks rather than gym work Read More →
Dear Redbrick Travel, Having an amazing time here in Granada; with its contrast of European and Arabian influences, in its spirit as much as the architecture, it really is a unique city. Student life is rather different here, university is much more laidback for a start—some may say it’s unorganised and too lax, but you Read More →
Bonnie Roberts travels to Israel to see if the media’s depiction of the country is accurate – and finds it has a lot to offer Israel tends to have a stigma of fear surrounding it that will deter many people from choosing it as their next holiday destination. With the Arab-Israeli conflict never far from Read More →
Tereza Beckova looks at what to do in Prague for both genders. Boys 1. Prague Pub Crawl (Dlouhá 26) – free drinks for an hour, 4 bars and the biggest club in central Europe. Oh, and a free T-shirt, so one less day of laundry whilst at Uni. What could be better? 2. Beer Garden, Read More →
The first emotions that spring into my head about my year abroad in September: excited (obviously) and scared (actually I think scared sh*tless would be the correct term here). 99 per cent of students who have studied abroad said it was the best year of their lives. And I bloody hope that I’m one of Read More →
Emily Booth looks at the aftermath of the Christchurch over a month on. Photo: greenfluoro on Flickr On 22nd February 2011 a 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit the South Island of New Zealand, causing significant damage to Christchurch, New Zealand’s second city. The magnitude of the quake caused buildings to be reduced to rubble and the Read More →
Aside from food and accommodation, entertainment when travelling can be a huge expense. Going to well known tourist attractions can set you back, but they are the ‘must-see’ places of your trip. If you avoid these, you can have a very different experience of a city without leaving your pockets considerably lighter than at the Read More →
Jessica Reynolds looks at whether skiing will woo over Benidorm and Ibiza in our hearts. Photo: Jessica Reynolds Can you go skiing as a student? The answer is yes. Long seen as the winter pursuit of the wealthy and privileged few, skiing, is unfortunately for us Brits, grounded in connotations of snobbery and money. We Read More →
Looters Hunt for Aztec Gold Looters have hit Machu Picchu and its surrounding areas hard in recent months. The gangs, known as huaqueros, are ransacking Peru’s heritage to illegally sell artifacts to collectors and tourists. It has become a real epidemic of late, with the Moche area of Northern Peru being reduced to little more Read More →
As we are told frequently by the media, the recession has affected us all and although technically the UK is no longer in recession, we are still feeling the effects. So when faced with a meagre-looking bank account and a desperate need for a holiday, it is no wonder more and more people are deciding Read More →
North America: New York – James Cull One of my clearest memories of America was something you don’t often see in the tourist brochures. Driving across Interstate 90 in northern New York state, en route to Niagara Falls in Canada, a thunderstorm hit, producing hail, fork lightning and there was talk on the radio about Read More →
Written by Harriet Grose When you finish term, if you’re like me, you’ll be desperate to get home for some TLC and free food. However, as time ticks by you get sick of your part-time job- or the struggle to find one- your feet become itchy, and it’s time for a change of scenery. Have Read More →
Firstly, you do not have to be Mary Poppins to work at a children’s summer camp. Over the past three summers I have worked with hundreds of children for a total of eight months and I can safely say that a burning desire to shape young lives is not a necessity. If spending your summer Read More →
Written by Matthew Sims Exams last summer can easily be described as depressing. However, when revision of medieval history was interrupted by an offer of spending three weeks in the Seychelles, my day definitely brightened up. Paradise is the only word to describe the location I found myself in around six months ago. Yet, instead Read More →
Alton Towers Alton Towers is the most visited theme park in England. It’s also the 9th most visited in Europe – not bad for an attraction hidden in the rural valleys of one of the most poverty stricken areas of the country. Like Thorpe Park, Alton Towers charges the earth (though the same earth – Read More →
With flights as little as £5 each way, a weekend trip to Dublin quite took my fancy. I’ve never been, I like Irish people, and drinking Guinness in its birthplace is on my to-do list. However, on my overcrowded flight home I pondered. Was it really worth it? On a student budget of practically nothing Read More →
As the nation’s theme parks get ready to reopen for the summer, Laura Cofield explores some of weirdest and most wondrous Europe has to offer Dickens world British edu-tainment at its best! Not only does Dickens World boast a Great Expectations Boat Ride, haunted house, and Victorian school- you also get to meet some of Read More →
With an uncompromising and complicated wealth of history, culture, politics and religion, it would be impossible to place a finger on what it is that makes Asia tick. It is a continent woven with places of similarity and yet there are also great differences between the countries that come under its umbrella. Wars have savaged Read More →
‘Hassish? Hassish?’ a dodgy looking character whispers in my ear, as my boyfriend and I stroll through the medina of Chefchaouen, a hillside town in Morocco. I politely decline, and we walk on, discussing our guidebook’s statement that Morocco is ‘one of the biggest cannabis contributors to Europe’; and it is no joke. In fact, Read More →
Stuck for ideas about what to do this summer? Well let me introduce you to WWOOF – an alternative way of travelling and working around the world. WWOOF stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms and began as a small UK operation in 1971, since then it has become an international movement, with many countries Read More →
