Priya Thakrar

A city of conflicting identities, Warsaw is rather mysterious. Romanticism and communism are still very much evident in this proudly urban capital. Understandably, the picturesque Old Town is the most touristic neighbourhood. It seems familiar but is still somewhat elusive; a semblance of Frankish medievalism seeps between the cobblestones...

This beautiful country is arguably one of the most sort after destinations on a students’ travel list, and with its crystal waters, thriving culture and hot weather it’s not surprising. However, Thailand does have some strict laws and if you’re thinking of visiting for any period of time, it’s...

A city hidden in-between mountains, where history and modernity prevail together in harmony. Vaduz stands out for being one of the smallest capital cities in the world. In fact, curiously enough, it is not even the largest municipality in Liechtenstein. That honour is held by the neighbouring town of...

Famous for the place of worship of the Pope and the Catholic Church, Vatican City, situated in Rome has over 25,000 tourists visiting daily. The Sistine Chapel, originally known as the Cappella Magna, was restored between 1477 and 1480 by Pope Sixtus IV and was thus named after him....

The topic of climate change is at the heart of recent discussions, as world leaders from over 190 countries met in Paris at the UN Conference and an estimated 70,000 people marched in London to raise awareness of global warming. Our carbon emission is no longer a problem, but...

Whilst abroad students have to think more carefully about spending money. All of a sudden, the commonly used overdraft is not always an option. So here are some tips to help save money when spending a year or semester abroad: Visit the local bank – One of the first...

“Your year abroad is what you make it” is a phrase often repeated by lecturers before their students embark on a semester, or a year, abroad. Whilst this sounds clichéd, upon starting a year abroad, everyone quickly learns that putting in the effort with the language and the culture...