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    Slow Travel: Ditching the Itinerary for Going with the Flow

    Since the Pandemic, there has been a certain resurgence in the appeal of ‘Slow Travel’. The concept centres on “allowing the world to move just a little slower so that we actually notice it” and “taking the time to make a connection – to the land and each other”....
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    Trading Tourist-Traps for Treasures: Tips for Travelling like a Local

    Charlotte Deville   With 79% of Gen-Z and Millennials agreeing that they would love to partake in a day in the life of locals in the destination they are visiting, there is a greater hunger than ever to ditch the beaten path for a more authentic experience. From pre-trip...
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    A Guide to Solo Travelling as an Introvert

    Ella Pilson As someone who’s quite shy but who loves travelling, this is a concern I am familiar with, but hopefully this guide will show you that I don’t think your personality type should stop you or anyone from having these amazing experiences. One of the great benefits of...
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    How To Be Respectful Whilst Abroad: Germany

    If you are new to travelling, or have less of a carbon footprint than I, you might find yourself wondering to what extent you should abide by the laws and cultures of wherever or whomever you may be visiting. Hopefully the following insight will assist you on your level...
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    University Decisions: Home or Away?

    Jacob Edwards Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you had chosen to stay in your hometown for university? What about if Nottingham was already your hometown pre-university? Have you contemplated a life further afield, with the capacity to flourish like a butterfly without the help...
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    Top Tips to Prepare for your Year Abroad

    Are you gearing up for a Year Abroad next year? Uncertain of what the future might hold? Never fear - Year Abroad veteran Harriet is here to let you in on all the tricks of the trade to make sure you can make all your friends jealous with tales...
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    Solo Travelling: Is it Worth it?

    When university work has got the better of you, or your housemates are getting on your last nerve, have you ever dreamt of jetting off on holiday all on your own, without a care in the world? Jacob has - so he did it, and now he's here to...