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Should you book that flight and study abroad?

Should you book that flight and study abroad?

The Mancunion discusses the trials and tribulations of studying abroad- is it more than just another ‘opportunity’?
What’s the buzz around the new Bee Network buses?

What’s the buzz around the new Bee Network buses?

The Bee Network is expanding in Manchester with buses becoming council-operated. Find out how this will affect students
A crunchy trip away: 24 hours in Chester

A crunchy trip away: 24 hours in Chester

Tired of mundane rainy days in Manchester? Need a peaceful and cheap escape? Just an hour away, a weekend in Chester awaits!
72 Hours in Copenhagen

72 Hours in Copenhagen

The ultimate guide to spending the weekend in the stunning city of Copenhagen!
A student guide to Sheffield

A student guide to Sheffield

Spending the Summer in Manchester? Find out what Sheffield has to offer as part of our student-friendly travel guide
10 things to know before you take a year abroad

10 things to know before you take a year abroad

Embarking on your year abroad can be daunting. There are so many things to remember, along with the added pressure of being in another country alone. Fell prepared and reassure with our guide to a year abroad!
Navigate the North by train

Navigate the North by train

Escape day to day life in Manchester with our recommendations for the best train travel in the North of England.
Manchester Airport chaos: Everything you need to know

Manchester Airport chaos: Everything you need to know

You might have seen the chaos at Manchester Airport on social media, but why is it happening?
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.
Greater Manchester to have bus fares capped

Greater Manchester to have bus fares capped

How much will fares be capped at and is the change actually a good move?
Come fly with me: The cheapest student holidays

Come fly with me: The cheapest student holidays

Hoping to leave behind your uni deadlines and house drama? Here are 5 cheap places you can escape to
Growing up in Ireland: Ignorance vs beauty

Growing up in Ireland: Ignorance vs beauty

Growing up black and Irish is an unspoken struggle at times – yet being Irish goes beyond race
Life as a Masshole: Massachusetts and America’s mistakes

Life as a Masshole: Massachusetts and America’s mistakes

Escape to Massachusetts through the eyes of a Masshole. The state is rich with history, nature, and student debt
Days out in Manchester only a bus journey away

Days out in Manchester only a bus journey away

Make the most of Greater Manchester and discover some hidden gems, all accessible by the city’s busy bus network.
What to see in Krakow, Poland

What to see in Krakow, Poland

Following exam season I was itching for a break. So, with a friend, I boarded the 43 to Manchester Airport, touching down in snowy Krakow just a few hours later. 
Jamaica: A reflection of my trip

Jamaica: A reflection of my trip

I’ve never been to Jamaica as a tourist. Over Christmas, I jetted off to the birthplace of reggae and jerk, visiting family and friends.
COVID-19: A new era of flying

COVID-19: A new era of flying

Piper Acero shares her advice on how to travel stress-free during a pandemic
Greater Manchester comes together to help those affected by Flybe collapse

Greater Manchester comes together to help those affected by Flybe collapse

Stranded passengers and staff are to be offered discounted or free travel
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