At 19 we all argue with our parents thinking we know better so it is of little surprise that the young Robinson Crusoe back in 1651 ignored the well-meaning advice of his father, and joined a ship heading from Hull to London. During this voyage, however, fate struck a nasty…
“I have been many things in life… But nothing has shaped my life as much as surviving the Pol Pot regime. I am a survivor of the Cambodian holocaust. That’s who I am.” (page 1) In this emotional retelling, Haing S. Ngor relives the brutal treatments he was exposed to…
Bruges is probably best known for its abundance of luxurious chocolate shops and a wide selection of flavoured beers. With its cobbled streets, medieval buildings and a multitude of canals to explore it is not surprising that this gothic, Flemish city has grown in popularity in recent years. Whether you…
Hugues Viane lost his wife five years ago, five long lonely years ago. “He whiled away some of the time by reading magazines and old books, smoked a great deal and, lost in his memories, lingered at the window opening onto the grey weather outside.” (Page 17*) Since his beloveds…
“The city that never sleeps and neither does Stella’s. A glowing red sign marks out the cafe that serves fish and chips, bangers and mash and American pancakes to Londoners and visitors at any time of day or night.” Hannah and Mona work hard taking orders and delivering food to…
Thinking back, it was one of those unusual summers when Emily and Alice were 12 and carefree – extremely warm, which in the UK is never guaranteed. This ultimately led to kids having water fights and adults socialising over BBQs and cold glasses of wine. That was until the night…
Everyone says 50 is the new 30 but Annie is definitely not feeling like a 30-year-old. What should have been a fantastic birthday turns into a nightmare she will definitely not forget when she is fired from her job working for a website because she isn’t up to date enough…
“We’ve all got a double out there somewhere, watching, waiting. Shadowless.” (Page 9) Have you ever wondered if you have a double out there somewhere? Would you want to meet them or are you happy not knowing? Rob, a 29-year-old tech entrepreneur is living his best life. He has a…
Iloilo, located on Panay Island, is yet another popular destination in the Philippines. This highly urbanized city carries influences of its Spanish roots, and one can see those impacts in the Spanish-style houses and churches throughout the city. The city itself is the very representation of what the Philippines is…
Imagine yourself in a touristy beach – trash littered all over, nothing visible but people’s heads and bodies bobbing in the water, strolling and playing in the sand and rides and boats full of them… well, that’s not how you would want to visualize your beach holiday to be, would…
Whilst Madrid may be the capital city of Spain is it often overlooked by many, opting instead to travel to Barcelona, to seek out the outrageous Gaudi sculptures and parks or Seville where you can relax in Moorish inspired mansions at the same time as exploring the Gothic cathedral and…
Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most exciting and exhausting walking trails in the Alps. The walk starts in Les Houches, a small village about 15 km away from Chamonix. There’s a bus line between these two places. Since it’s a circular route, the trail finished either in…
