• A picture of a neon sign reading "We love you Manchester".

    Hometown Holiday: Manchester

    Through an untrained eye, Manchester’s slightly murky canals and rain-filled clouds may make it appear as your average city in the north-west of England. However, Grace Carty can lead us, with fresh eyes, through this famous city on her "Hometown Holiday"....
  • Student walking infront of Kings College building in Cambridge

    University Decisions: Home or Away?

    Jacob Edwards Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you had chosen to stay in your hometown for university? What about if Nottingham was already your hometown pre-university? Have you contemplated a life further afield, with the capacity to flourish like a butterfly without the help...
  • Illuminated letters spelling Berlin

    London to Berlin Sleeper Train Launch

    Megan Mahoney It is Sunday evening, and you are at London St.Pancras, ready to board the EMR train back up to Nottingham after an obligatory weekend at home with your family. You falter. The board above shows a destination you have never seen before. Hidden amongst the trains to...
  • A person standing in front of an airport departures board with their back to us, holding a suitcase.

    Top Tips to Prepare for your Year Abroad

    Are you gearing up for a Year Abroad next year? Uncertain of what the future might hold? Never fear - Year Abroad veteran Harriet is here to let you in on all the tricks of the trade to make sure you can make all your friends jealous with tales...
  • The bustling streets of Karachi

    Hometown Holiday: Karachi

    As part of our ongoing 'Hometown Holiday' series, Alyana gives us a whistle-stop tour of her hometown of Karachi. With something for every traveller in this comprehensive guide, there's no excuse not to visit!...
  • A woman backpacking in a busy city

    Solo Travelling: Is it Worth it?

    When university work has got the better of you, or your housemates are getting on your last nerve, have you ever dreamt of jetting off on holiday all on your own, without a care in the world? Jacob has - so he did it, and now he's here to...
  • Graffiti depicting animals on their way to various named locations on a train.

    Blundering About on a Budget: A Guide to Cheap Travel for Students

    Wondering how to make your maintenance loan stretch that little bit further, and still 'find yourself' abroad? Jacob has all the tips and tricks you need......