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    Dubai’s Influencer Invasion: Essential Or Insensitive?

    Hannah Sutton Many internet influencers are under criticism online for their constant flurry of social media uploads in Dubai, the Maldives, Mexico and the Caribbean – arguably exchanging their lockdown lives in the U.K. for more glamorous and liberal lifestyles. With many social media influencers living in London, the...
  • Sustainable Tourism In Cumbria: The UK’s First Carbon Neutral County?

    Melina Williams As the climate crisis escalates, it is becoming more and more evident that human activity is behind the record temperature rise and that we must take action sooner rather than later. Cumbria, the home of the Lake District, has set out a new carbon neutral plan, with...
  • A Year Abroad In Ottawa

    Catherine Conyard Many people are surprised when I tell them that I decided to do my year abroad in Ottawa. Despite being Canada’s capital city and home of crush-worthy Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, it doesn’t appear to have much more to offer. Yet, as international travel has been restricted...
  • The Loss Of Erasmus: A Mistake, Or An Opportunity?

    Abbie Turner As a language student, I think the new Turing scheme holds exciting opportunities for UK students to participate in study or work placements all around the world. However, it is hard to make an informed decision about whether the loss of the Erasmus+ scheme is a mistake...
  • Coronavirus: How Is The Tourism Industry Suffering?

    The Covid-19 virus has caused decimation to our daily lives. Shops are shut, plans are cancelled, and travel is pretty much non-existent as countries shut their borders in an attempted to ‘flatten the curve’ of the deadly disease. Businesses are on their knees as the UK government order non-essential...
  • How To Travel The World In A Night Like Santa!

    Rebecca Herman What a year it’s been! I’ll tell you, getting my hands on presents has not been an easy job this year with all these national lockdowns popping up everywhere. Don’t worry though, I managed to sneak in a quick Zoom conference with my elves to ensure our...
  • COVID-19, But Make It Catalan

    Abbie Turner Abbie takes us through how the coronavirus restrictions in Spain are affecting her.  I know it’s hard for me to sit here in sunny Spain and complain about my situation. I mean, it’s currently 7pm in mid-November and I’m sat outside in shorts and a t-shirt writing...