• Surviving Semana Santa in Seville

    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...
  • Discover Galway

    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...
  • Spotlight on: Vietnam

    Vietnam is a rising star; an economic giant towering tall over its neighbours Laos and Cambodia, and one of Southeast Asia’s most determined growth engines. After a decade of steady success, this diverse country of almost 90 million now wishes to capitalise on its mighty status, setting its sights...
  • A-Z of capital cities: Lisbon

    We all have cities that we’ve dreamed of visiting, yet have never been to. For many, San Francisco is one of those cities. However the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, is the perfect European alternative, offering the same creative vibes and stunning architecture as its American cousin.  The more you think...
  • A-Z of Capital Cities: Kuala Lumpur

    Just 30km south of Kuala Lumpur sits the University of Nottingham’s Malaysia campus at Semenyih. As a result of this, the capital of Malaysia is an obvious and popular tourist destination for those on exchange or participating in University of Nottingham summer schools. For good reason too: Kuala Lumpur...
  • A-Z of Capital Cities: Kuwait City

    Kuwait’s capital is one of remarkable tenacity and life. Unfortunately, it has taken more than the proud endurance of its ancient culture alone to prove this; this is a city that will remain ever mindful of its war-torn past, thanks to the invasion of Iraqi martial forces in 1990...
  • A-Z of Capital Cities: Jakarta

    Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is a sprawling megametropolis known for traffic jams and incomprehensible road signs. Packed full of people, it is an exciting, vibrant city with plenty to eat, see and do. Perhaps not a typical tourist destination, (Jakarta is used mostly by tourists as a stop-over...