Joanna Hill

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...

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....

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...

Famed for little more than the Little Mermaid statue and Tivoli Gardens, the wonders of Copenhagen are known by few people. Copenhagen is a sizzling city which houses an eclectic mix of European culture and history, as well as a deep background in Nordic food. Copenhagen, known locally as...

Now that Freshers’ Week is over, you may feel the need to venture off campus and explore what else Nottingham has to offer. If you’re looking for a peaceful break away from uni but don’t fancy going too far, then Wollaton Park is the perfect place to visit.  Undiscovered by many...