Our first two days in Hong Kong!
My friend Imy and I have just returned from an amazing two-week trip to Asia, and we had an absolute ball! There is so much to tell that I’ll […]
Off to Asia! Backpacking in 2008 vs. Luxury in 2014
Back in 2008 I spent 4 great months backpacking around China and South-East Asia, learning, exploring, experimenting and making the most of my freedom during my […]
The Hammam Al Ándalus – a Little Bit of Andalucía in Madrid
Three years ago, when I was living in Córdoba in the south of Spain as a student, I developed a small obsession with the Arabic Baths […]
Postcard of the Week: Penguin Colony in South Africa
I’ve had a soft spot for penguins for the last couple of years and while spotting them in London Zoo does of course have its appeal, I was lucky […]
Valencia: to the seaside!
I arrived in Madrid almost three months ago, but since then I’ve actually done more travelling outside of Spain than in it. Two weekends ago this changed as I […]
8 Steps to Getting a First Class Degree in Modern Languages
Most university students dream at some point or another of getting a First Class Honours Degree, the highest grade in the UK higher education system. 16% of all students […]
Career Options for Graduates with a Modern Languages Degree (Part Two)
Part Two: Post-Uni Gap Year / Move Abroad / Graduate Schemes Last week I posted ‘Career Options for Graduates with a Modern Languages Degree (Part One)‘ and here is […]
Career Options for Graduates with a Modern Languages Degree (Part One)
Part One: Masters Degree / Translator / International Institutions / Teacher What can I do with a Modern Languages degree? Exactly two years ago I was […]
The Well-Travelled Postcard 