By Maria Allon As a self-confessed hoarder, I’ve collected holiday keepsakes since I can remember. From the garish blue Teletubby backpack five-year-old me bought with pocket money in Portugal, to the extensive collection of pencils that lives under my bed back at home, I can’t not bring a memento back from my adventures. That being…
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Brasil – será tudo favelas, polícia e armas?
De Rachael Jones Antes de ir ao Brasil em dezembro, a minha amiga brasileira falava sobre os perigos do seu país, a possibilidade de se ser assaltado e a história de como a sua avó foi raptada. Os seus avisos e a má reputação do Brasil nos media (como por exemplo, o seu presidente radical…
Challenging stereotypes: why you should consider travelling to Moscow, Russia
By Flora Galley Have you ever wanted to live through a bone-chilling, minus-20-degree winter? Spending a good few hours of your day in a dimly lit, yellow-grey metro carriage doesn’t sound like everyone’s idea of a good time. However, when each station is decorated with polished marble walls, chandeliers, tapestries and statues, you might enjoy…
72 hours in Budapest
By Chloe-May Hornbuckle Nothing beats getting to know the culture, history, politics, and (of course) the food of each new place you visit, and it’s safe to say that Budapest isn’t lacking in any of these areas! From enjoying the panoramic views of Budapest while cruising along the River Danube to letting your hair down…
72 hours in Barcelona
By Chloe-May Hornbuckle Nothing beats a weekend escape to a place where the sun is (almost) always shining, where the streets are always bustling, the atmosphere is vibrant and where you just can’t get enough of the food… If that all sounds perfect, then Barcelona is the place for you! Home to 3 UNESCO World Heritage…
The Year Abroad Blues
By Fabiana Barber Monday morning. I’d gently open the balcony doors to feel the warm Madrid sun hug me, as light flooded my room. I’d sip a ‘Café con leche’ with a sugar-topped Magdalena in Plaza de Callao, content with the day ahead. After lectures had finished, I’d head home to my 12-person flat filled…
3 razões para visitar a cidade do Porto!
By Emma Bralic Velho O Porto é uma cidade portuguesa situada no norte do país à beira mar. É uma cidade muito bonita e que deveria ser mais apreciada. Se nunca tiveres ouvido falar sobre a cidade do Porto, prepara-te já, porque isto agora vai ser mesmo uma aventura! Comida. É um facto bem conhecido…
Um passeio na Parque de Juventude
By Finn Hills Ao chegar em São Paulo, seria ingenuidade achar que você poderia lidar bem com a vida de turista. A maior cidade da América do Sul que ao contrário do Rio de Janeiro, parece uma selva urbana como outras cidades Latino-americanas. Contudo, se você fosse atrás uma experiência mais personalizada e fora do…
Культура фаст-фуда в России
По Anna Walthew Когда я была в России, это удивило меня, сколько ресторанов фаст-фуда я увидела. Мне казалось, что все рестораны в Санкт-Петербурге – это рестораны фаст-фуда. Конечно, там много других ресторанов, но это показывает, как процветает рынок фаст-фуда в России. В 2011 году доля фаст-фуда от продаж потребительских продуктов питания составляла 47%, а в…
Three things I learnt from interrailing in Europe for (almost) three weeks
By Emma Walker Interrailing was, in six words, an unbelievable and eye-opening experience. I feel incredibly lucky to have been able to visit places such as Berlin, Prague, Geneva, Montpelier, Barcelona, Valencia and Paris in such a short time period, giving me the opportunity to improve my language skills as I went. It is something…
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