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The season is now, officially, over. On the day before the temperature dropped from 33°C to 22°C the plaza was packed, with Parisiens, locals and international holiday-makers alike. And what a spectacle it was, with an 80s music concert and performances of Saracen twirling and fire dancing. The sparks literally flew 5 metres into the […]
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All images by Alex Homer. Description: a view of the Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool. Date of trip: Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th August 2018 Journey time: approx. 3h40–4h (usually two trains, with the interchange station depending on the time and day of travel) Fare: £49 (Off-Peak, with 16–25 Railcard) The distance is probably the main […]
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As Trinity term gets under way the novelty of coming back after Easter begins to wear off and the burden of prelims, finals, or, in my case as a second year with no exams, sheer boredom, begins to weigh heavily. It is at this point where I like to look beyond the rigidity of an […]
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Looking for a way to keep the wanderlust at bay over exam term? Travel photography has long been one of the best-loved ways both of documenting and of experiencing the world, and these photographers’ Instagram accounts manage to capture the beauty, colour, and excitement of travel in each perfectly-composed square. From frozen wastelands to vibrant […]
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As someone who is rather well travelled, I used to frequently wonder why people would prefer to go travelling alone. The difference between ‘a tourist’ and ‘a traveller’ is something that had never occurred to me. What I did not realise is that these two are almost like different ends of a spectrum, and I’m […]
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Going on holiday always involves a degree of escapism – leaving the realities of everyday life behind you for a while to seek out new places and new experiences, or just to take a much-needed break, far-removed from daily stresses. But why not take the escapism up a gear, and remove yourself even further from […]
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Breakfast was passed around and, feeling as though I was in some sort of surreal dream, I munched on a cereal bar as I watched a bold motorcyclist brave the waist-deep floodwaters. ‘Shame, but it was inevitable’, I thought to myself, shaking my head sadly as the bike toppled, sending rider and his cargo of […]
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In 2016, J.K. Rowling tweeted a series of responses to a request to share an appeal from a charity which offers volunteering opportunities in orphanages, explaining why she could never endorse their work: ‘I will never retweet appeals that treat poor children as opportunities to enhance Westerners’ CVs,’ ‘Voluntourism is one of the drivers of […]
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When in Rome… do you dress like the Romans used to? Of course not, but just like the ancient Romans are easily recognisable through togas, the culture of tourism has led to a homogeneous style that is all too familiar and easy to spot in our historic streets. Having had the opportunity to visit Rome […]
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Glastonbury, Reading, Roskilde, Primavera Sound. Names that roll off the tongue and get those same tongues wagging about lineup releases, set time clashes and the inevitable festival camping travails in the equally inevitable torrential downpour. If you’re reading this, however, chances are that you’re already familiar with the aforementioned heavyweights and are looking for an […]
Continue ReadingLady Margaret Hall has come under fire from scientific groups for agreeing to host a conference for homeopathy over the Easter Vac. Michael Marshall, Project Director of The Good Thinking Society, attacked the college’s decision to host the conference. Speaking to The Independent, he said “It’s pretty clear the Society of Homeopaths is seeking venues […]
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Which destination played host to Victor Hugo during his exile from France, claims the donkey and the cow as its national animals, and is home to the world’s second oldest tennis club? The answer is Guernsey, a jurisdiction within the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a Crown dependency. Together, the Bailiwick and Jersey form the Channel Islands. […]
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I don’t want you to think of me as some cosmopolitan, Starbucks-chugging, Eurostar-hopping, pan-European socialite. It would be true, but equally the label isn’t flattering. However, the basis of such a label in factual reality stems from mine and my friend from home, Harriet’s, weekend city break in the capital of Europe – Brussels. I […]
Continue ReadingSummer. Bikinis. Tan. Oh no. We all know that on the beach, you’re never fully dressed (or undressed) without a tan. They give you that healthy, sun-kissed shimmer that is impossible to imitate – but that doesn’t stop us from trying our hardest to. We can’t deny that a tan is beautiful, but it sometimes […]
Continue ReadingThe long vacation can seem like a distant dream when you are struggling through your first fifth week blues or experiencing the vicious chill of your first February in Oxford, but once you’ve dropped your books back home it seems to whizz past like a freight train. As we approach the half-way point, OxStu provides a […]
Continue ReadingWe’re free! Well, sort of. Easter break is a time to relax, travel, visit family and — study? Find out what uni students are doing on their vacation. Uzo Ehi reports.
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