• Spotlight on: Hong Kong

    Hong Kong lies at the tip of Southern China. Described as a vibrant and spirited city, with a spellbinding natural harbour and futuristic architecture, Hong Kong has an energetic pulse and a noticeable lust for success. And while soaring towers frame a new world skyline that protects a dense...
  • Sustainable cities: A New World Focus

    Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in urbanised areas, with numbers growing all the time. A city’s biggest concern must now be that their growth is sustainable – any new developments must meet the needs of the present population without compromising the needs of future generations....
  • Social media: Changing the face of travel

    There is a new obsession sweeping the globe. Online photo sharing sites such as Instagram, Facebook and Tumblr have engulfed the world of travel, pulling it into a new era of escapism and social interaction. From beach selfies to montages of exotic cocktails and immense sunsets, the art of...
  • A-Z of capital cities: Hanoi

    To say Vietnam is an infamous country would be an understatement. America’s involvement in the war between the North and the South ended in the eventual failure of the South Vietnamese government, and the two halves being re-unified in 1975. As a result of this, many still consider Vietnam...
  • What’s Your Competitive Edge?

    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...
  • Spotlight on: Costa Rica

    On the pristine, stretching beaches of western Costa Rica, a slow and tedious war is being fought between those trying to save a species, and those trying desperately to climb above the poverty line. Every night between July and October, various turtle nesting beaches along the west coast are...
  • Carnival and the Caribbean

    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...