Travel

A city of history, ancient ruins and remnants of the past, yet a surprisingly modern city also, Rome is a truly unique location. Nowhere else can one find stunning gelato on every corner, whilst bumping into gladiators when looking at a centuries-old church. It is a city I had...

Going to India provoked mixed reactions from my friends and family. Many were excited and wanted to hop in my rucksack, but some were confused by my decision to go somewhere so full of people, dust, bad smells and a rather high chance of getting ‘Delhi belly’. Initially, I...

We can look back on moments in life where fear has been dominant, taking hold of us completely. Fast-forward and we might look back on these moments with amusement and think about how far we have come. Well, this is exactly what I have done. Applying for a University...

Finding myself exam-free but with zero plans and very little money at the beginning of last summer, I was faced with a conundrum: how could I travel and make the most of my summer with no funds to do so? Searching online I stumbled upon ‘Workaway’ – a website...

Gap years are not for everyone, and I certainly didn’t think they were for me. However, taking a gap year was one of the best decisions I could have ever made. It doesn’t matter whether it’s before or after university that you decide to have one: the year out...

To celebrate an end to the stressful January assessment season, a group of students from the English Society took off to Prague for a couple of days. In this article, I will give you an in-depth review of the city, featuring our highlights and tips for your potential future...

The first stop on my road trip down the Pacific Coastal Highway did not disappoint, a fascinating mix of the old and new, the bustling city maintains a ‘chilled out’ vibe unique to California – in my view the West coast is the best coast. Riding across the Golden...