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The myth of Cinco de Mayo

The myth of Cinco de Mayo

The 5th of May commemorates ‘Cinco de Mayo’ dating back to 1862. Antonio Ross reflects on the history of the day and his memories.
Eurostart your holiday plans

Eurostart your holiday plans

The Mancunion offers a guide to travelling via the Eurostar, with destinations, journey times and how to maximise your time in Europe.
Let’s Get Away: Amsterdam

Let’s Get Away: Amsterdam

We’re off to Amsterdam to explore the winding canals and museums, all on a student budget – let’s get away!
Let’s Get Away: Bologna

Let’s Get Away: Bologna

We’re escaping to Bologna, as travel writer Phoebe Moore shares some of her favourite places to visit
In conversation: BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon

In conversation: BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon

Evie Appleson and Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interview BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon, ahead of their show, All I Want for Christmas is Attention
A winter escape to Malaga

A winter escape to Malaga

Victoria Evans takes us on a trip to one of Spain’s most misunderstood cities, explaining why we all should take a sunny break this winter
Ljubljana for the budget traveller

Ljubljana for the budget traveller

Known for being quirky, inexpensive and rich in history, Slovenia’s capital city is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination. Praised for its commitment to improving the environment, Victoria Evans proves the city has much more to offer than cheap pints.
Your Summer break is for you to rest

Your Summer break is for you to rest

There is a growing pressure on students to make their Summer break from school and University productive rather than the opportunity for relaxation and freedom it should be, writes Cachella Smith
2018 Festival Guide

2018 Festival Guide

Looking for some summer inspiration for your festivals? let this be your one stop shop!

Travel story: a day in Brooklyn

Sophia Macpherson goes on an adventure in the trendiest part of The Big Apple

Manchester Weihnachtsmarkt

Maria Ortega Rechkemmer finds out just how German Manchester’s Christmas markets are

Alternative Spain

Aj Mal lets us in on the lesser known secrets of Spain, such as a world class beach and a thriving Madrid nightlife,

Get Lost

Trying to escape? An adventure abroad could be cheaper than you think

How to spend your summer

It’s a little bit ridiculous how much time we get off in the summer months. Kitty Treverton Jones gives you a guide to the variety of things you can do to occupy your time

Cocaine, cartels and corruption

Planning on going travelling in South America? Hetty Dillon shares her experience of living in Colombia and shows how there is so much more to the country than the things it is famous for

From Manchester to Marrakech

Wanting to take a break from the Manchester drizzle? Josepha Griffin Parry recommends loosing yourself in the souks of Marrakech

Preview: BH Mallorca

A new clubbing holiday destination for 2015

Travel Guide: Barcelona

Beth Currall reports back on her late summer break in Spain’s second largest city.

Holiday

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