Travel

New York City doesn’t know what it’s doing either

You’ve graduated, moved to New York City, and now you don’t know what you’re doing with your life or even where to get a decent cup of coffee. By Matthew Weddig

Finding a home: Mrs Dalloway and IKEA furniture

After living in three continents in under five years, Tyler Allen explores the meaning of national identity and the importance of knowing where home is.

The vanity and villainy of volunteer tourism

Hatty Farnham reflects on her experiences volunteering in El Porvenir, one of Peru’s poorest favelas.

If I could change a life. If I could change just one life, my work here would have been worthwhile.

Do you have Wi-Fi? Digital detox and the great nature escape

In the age when people have taken Wi-Fi for granted, digital detox destinations have become the new frontier of tourism. By Philip Thomas

A look into teaching English in Thailand

Teaching a language abroad for two months was all it took for Rob Norris to decide that education is the right career path for him.

Going traveling? Don’t be afraid to swim against the tide

Rules are to be broken when you travel. The avalanche of tips — dos and don’ts — from friends, family, and the web may be helpful but endless advice can curb your experience. Traveling is about breaking rules and boundaries. Don’t…

Moving to London: meal deals, mortality and the Pretpocalypse

Moving to the capital is a post-education must for many people. Confused suburbanite Matt Tidby writes about the perils and pleasures of London living.