Moving to Mexico!
Although I’ve barely arrived in Sweden and I’m still settling into my 2nd semester at the University of Uppsala, our whole cohort across Europe have already had to start planning […]
Behind the scenes in Zanzibar… there’s a secret world of Illicit Trade
When I visited Zanzibar a couple of years ago, an island off the east coast of Tanzania, I spent my time strolling along stunning white sand beaches, scuba diving in […]
Diary of a Master’s Student Abroad: Month 6 (February 2017)
I can’t believe we’re already half way through the academic year – it’s shot by in a flash! Here is the sixth of my monthly updates (here are the others) […]
Why Advice on “Finding your Passion” is Misguided and How to Tackle Indecision
I like the word ‘interest’. It suggests curiosity, a desire for knowledge, something you enjoy or would happily do without anyone paying you. It avoids the clichè and extremity, the […]
A Student’s First Impressions of Uppsala, Sweden
I’ve been living here in Uppsala, Sweden, for 3 weeks already and so far am very happy to report that I really like the city! Moving from the enormous metropolis […]
Preparing for a Mother-Daughter Attempt to Climb Mont Blanc!
4 months today, on the 15th June 2017, my mother and I will hopefully be following in the footsteps of my great-great-grandfather, in attempting to climb to the summit of […]
Inspiring Individuals: Charlie Bartlett, who cycled across Asia from Turkey to Hong Kong
It’s been a little while since I last featured an interview from my Inspiring Individuals series on this blog, but when I heard about the incredible 7-month-long cycle trip that Charlie Bartlett […]
Diary of a Master’s Student Abroad: Month 5 (January 2017)
Well January disappeared in a shot didn’t it?! This is the fifth of my monthly updates (here’s the first, second, third and fourth) that I’m hoping to write throughout my 2-year Master’s, partly to keep a […]
Moving to Uppsala: Hej Sverige!
Yesterday I moved to from London to Sweden, and now here I am in Uppsala! This move marks the beginning of the second semester of my Master’s degree, and I’ll […]
The Well-Travelled Postcard 