• The Responsible Traveller’s Blacklist

    Whether it be a well anticipated trip to Peru, or a group trip to Thorpe Park, we are all guilty of thoughtlessly travelling to popular destinations. However, we do tend to overlook the impact of our adventures on the state of our planet. Large masses of tourists travelling to...
  • Is the increase of university fees globally affecting standards of education?

    Proposed budget cuts by the Kenyan government in September 2018 includes slashing the university education budget by approximately US$23 million. This move reflects a wider issue affecting numerous African countries struggling to finance higher education as it has globally been perceived as a private rather than a public good...
  • Hopes For European Capital Of Culture Crushed By Brexit

    The campaign trail had been ignited; the bid had begun. Nottingham had declared itself a candidate in the 2023 race to be named European Capital of Culture. Social media accounts had been created; banners adorned the square; time had been sacrificed; money had been invested. And then came the...
  • A-Z Of Capital Cities: Tehran

    Tehran, the capital city of Iran, is a city that should be on everyone’s bucket list. With such a rich history and culture, Tehran has something for everyone. From visiting the vast array of museums and palaces to finding a bargain at the grand bazaars, it is unlike any...
  • A-Z of Capital Cities: Quito

    Dramatically located at an altitude of 2.850 metres and surrounded by the imposing mountainous terrain of the Andes, Quito the capital of Ecuador is considered to be one of the cities with the highest altitude in the world.  Known in the past as San Francisco del Quito, this capital...