Travel

Dramatically located at an altitude of 2.850 metres and surrounded by the imposing mountainous terrain of the Andes, Quito the capital of Ecuador is considered to be one of the cities with the highest altitude in the world.  Known in the past as San Francisco del Quito, this capital...

Still not found your ideal travelling book for the summer? Well never fear, in Part Two of our Summer Travel Reading Guide we recommend some more essential exotic page turners to suit your every travel need. From the far reaches of India to a world of fantasy, these books...

Summers are normally that expanse of time that we university students travel homeward after a strenuous year, only to pack another bag and travel off to another edge of the world. Whether it’s flying to a different country or embarking on a train and commuting, everyone’s summer encompasses some...

They say there’s nothing quite like a road trip to cement a friendship; something that rings entirely true for Ivan de Quercize, Mathieu Bernard and Rodolphe Strauss, also known as The Sharing Bros. After parting ways for a few years, the three childhood friends reunited last July over their...

The largest metropolitan area in the western hemisphere, the only city in Latin America so far to host the Olympic games and the home of the biggest Latin music festival Vive Latino: Mexico City goes far beyond the typical Mexican stereotypes of tacos, sombreros and tequila shots. Featuring a hub...

There is no doubt that Spain’s treasures are hidden in its Southern region. Despite the beauty and magnificence the rest of the country oozes, Andalusia holds a certain kind of magic. From the sound of the flamenco heels beating against a wooden floor to mouth-watering red wine, Andalusia has...

When someone mentions Ireland, Dublin is inevitably the first city you would think of. However, though Dublin is the biggest city, it does not necessarily mean it is the best. Sitting on the opposite side of the country is the charming city of Galway, teeming with traditional Irish culture and the...