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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

Let’s Get Away: Edinburgh

Let’s Get Away: Edinburgh

From dormant volcanoes to dog cafes, Edinburgh offers a great weekend away to a capital city while sticking to a student budget

Is it possible to travel sustainably?

Is it possible to travel sustainably?

With more and more people wanting to cut down their environmental impact, the question is raised; is it possible to travel more sustainably?

Let’s Get Away: Paris

Let’s Get Away: Paris

Let’s Get Away to Paris, enjoy picnics of French cuisine around the Eiffel Tower and plenty of art galleries to explore

Let’s Get Away: York

Let’s Get Away: York

It’s only a short train journey away from Manchester, so let’s get away to York

Vicarious travels: On the travel writing genre

Vicarious travels: On the travel writing genre

Travel writing gives us the luxury of travelling across seas and experiencing a location through somebody else’s eyes

Let’s get away: Valencia

Let’s get away: Valencia

Valencia is known for it’s stretching beaches and great food, writer Harry Deacon shares his recommendations

Let’s Get Away: A day trip to… Bradford?

Let’s Get Away: A day trip to… Bradford?

Known as Britain’s Curry Capital, Alex Ferguson encourages you to explore Bradford with all of its hidden gems

Back to reality: talking to a returning year abroad student

Back to reality: talking to a returning year abroad student

Moving to a different country has it’s challenges, we speak to Charlotte who has recently returned from America about her experiences

Get the low down on local laws in Egypt

Get the low down on local laws in Egypt

Seeing The Great Pyramids, one of the seven wonders of the world, and going to Egypt is exciting but make sure you understand local laws before travel

Let’s Get Away: Lisbon

Let’s Get Away: Lisbon

Our travel feature returns as this week we explore Lisbon and share recommendations for a student-friendly weekend getaway

Let’s Get Away: Madrid

Let’s Get Away: Madrid

Weekend getaways can be the perfect way to relax and reset, this week we explore Madrid and share some recommendations