Joanna Hill

Krakow, Poland is primarily famous for the tragic historical role it played in the Nazi’s extermination of the Jews. Although this background has become obviously much engrained in the international psyche when thinking about Poland, the city itself has far more to offer than the sad remembrance of its...

The Great Barrier Reef: one of the most exquisite gems that we have on this planet. Home to a diverse array of tropical marine life, over two million people visit this breathtakingly beautiful destination per year. For now, it seems inconceivable to imagine the earth without it, yet recent...

Every year, the hedonistic lifestyle of Rio de Janeiro attracts a multitude of tourists from across the globe, seeking to experience the buzz of the ‘marvellous city’. However, for UoN student James Gorey, Rio was a slightly different place. His experiences living and volunteering in Rocinha, (arguably the largest...

Graduate schemes are competitive. Even achieving a 2:1 or higher is no longer a guarantee for post-uni success. Employers are looking for more: internships, extra-curricular activities, leadership roles…the list is endless in the struggle to be unique. Here’s something for you: why not consider work experience abroad? Tori Bell tells...

One of the most famous parties in the world is of course Carnival. Although this festival may conjure up ideas of erotic spectacles of naked women covered in paint and roaming the streets, in reality Carnival is one of the most culturally significant celebrations for many countries, and a...

If you’re looking to go somewhere more remote this Christmas, then visiting Flying Fish Cove on the aptly named Christmas Island is definitely an option. Known as the Galapagos Island of the Indian Ocean, it’s an island full of beautiful wildlife and awe-inspiring sea views. Flying Fish Cove is...

During our time as students, many of us are hit by the travel bug and feel the urge to see the world, leaving late nights in the library and textbooks behind. Whilst travelling is definitely an amazing life experience, it can sometimes be difficult to start studying again; students often find...