It’s no secret that us Brits like a party but with New Year’s arguably the night of the year, how does anyone decide how to spend it? With such high expectations, New Year’s and the days either side can often fall short. New Year’s brings with it the sentimental glance back on the year justContinue reading “New Year in Edinburgh”
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The Interrailing Series: An Overview
In July 2016, having just finished my A-Levels (UK higher education exams) I did what many 18-year olds do when at last able to let off steam from the relentless assessments and stress of A-Levels; I went on my first non-family holiday. As a college-leaver in the UK, most 17/18-year olds looking to make theContinue reading “The Interrailing Series: An Overview”
Singapore on a budget
Singapore on a budget – two nights in Singapore It is almost a year ago since my stopover in Singapore, so I thought it was an apt time to write my first post about this beautiful city. Singapore is a sovereign-island city-state that looks as though it belongs to a future age. Resembling something fromContinue reading “Singapore on a budget”
Getting to know Australia’s Northern Territory
Darwin is the capital city of Australia’s Northern Territory. The Northern Territory or Top End has a tropical climate meaning it only really has wet and dry seasons. Visiting in mid-November however, we experienced something in between the two and were welcomed by Darwin’s monsoon as soon as we stepped off the plane. Darwin isContinue reading “Getting to know Australia’s Northern Territory”
Brisbane’s Best Views
Brisbane is bursting with life and this is reflected in its busy skyline. The city centre is divided by the Brisbane river which separates the bustling central business district, home to Queen Street Mall and Brisbane City Hall from South Bank, the city’s cultural quarter and street beach host. Brisbane is often considered a youngContinue reading “Brisbane’s Best Views”
Road trip New Zealand
An uncertain future for travel As with most things in the wake of covid-19, travel has an uncertain future. However, while the world to varying degrees is in a coronavirus-induced lockdown, New Zealand has set the precedent and is leading the way out of this terrifying time. For many of us, looking to the futureContinue reading “Road trip New Zealand”
Australia’s cultural capital: Four days in Melbourne
Why Melbourne? Melbourne is one of Australia’s top city destinations, second only to Sydney. It is the capital of Victoria but also widely considered to be Australia’s cultural capital. Melbourne boasts numerous street-art laneways, art markets (many of which are located in the suburb of St Kilda), galleries (such as National Gallery of Victoria andContinue reading “Australia’s cultural capital: Four days in Melbourne”
Brisbane: Australia’s Travel Hotspot
As I write this, I watch the rain drizzle down my window while the grey clouds cast themselves over the student property opposite, which appears just as bleak and dismal as the sky above. It’s typical British weather; glorified in every Hollywood rom com but the rain is relentless, and winter never seems to end. ByContinue reading “Brisbane: Australia’s Travel Hotspot”
The Study Abroad Decision
How I made the decision to study abroad The decision to study abroad was the best decision I have ever made. However, I’m not going to pretend that this was an easy or quick decision to make, especially for someone as undeniably indecisive and worrisome as me. If you’re reading this as a prospective studyContinue reading “The Study Abroad Decision”
Going Beyond Borders 