A recent report by the Human Rights Watch campaign group has detailed the horrific suffering of a massive number of Somalian refugees. It has been reported that many women from the region, who have become displaced due to war and famine, have been violently and sexually abused by armed rebels and government groups. At one … Continue reading »
Sports Travel
Going Around The World Lending Your Support! Sport is tribal and your favourite teams will often be situated not far up the road from you. However, there is nothing more exciting than following your favourite teams abroad, to travel with a group to back your club or country. This article looks at some options for … Continue reading »
Family Fun in the UK!
Adventure Holidays! Keeping an active family entertained whilst on holiday can be tricky; how do you entertain both parents and kids, especially if you have children of different ages? Here are some great activity ideas for keeping things fun in the sun and how to have a better holiday experience for the whole family. Saddle … Continue reading »
Why Stay Still? Travel The World!
Living and working in the UK is becoming an increasingly depressing concept for many. With the cost of living rising and the average wage remaining stagnant, it’s no wonder that so many people are dreaming of a different life. Fortunately, for those who want to take this idea a little further than a dream, there … Continue reading »
Delhi Gang Rape Suspect Dead
Ram Singh, 35, one of the suspects in the infamous Delhi rape case in which a young woman lost her life, has allegedly committed suicide in prison. An autopsy report confirmed that he died due to hanging but the circumstances surrounding his death are being questioned. Singh’s brother, who arrived at Tihar Jail to collect … Continue reading »
Exploring Life’s Rich Stage!
Performing Arts Trips! There’s a whole world out there with so much variety in the performing arts. For a student in the subject, a trip to experience how things are done outside of their immediate world is invaluable. New skills, new confidence and new ideas are all out there, waiting to be experienced. Behind the … Continue reading »
Hugo Chavez Cancer Death
The iconic and much loved leader of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, has died at the age of 58, following 14 epic years in power. Mr Chavez was suffering from an undisclosed type of cancer and had been receiving treatment at a healthcare facility in Cuba. As news of his death has spread, mourners have begun to … Continue reading »
Film Festivals in London for 2013!
People travel to London, England for a number of reasons. Families come to visit sites like the ZSL London Zoo, while history buffs come to this vibrant city to take in destinations like the British Museum. Film lovers also have a number of reasons to visit London. One of the main reasons is the varied … Continue reading »
Travel the World and Make a Difference!
Spending time abroad, particularly if you volunteer for a worthwhile project, is a life changing experience. It gives you the chance to take on new challenges and is a real opportunity to live outside your comfort zone whilst making a difference to people’s lives at a time when they need it most. Travelling is a … Continue reading »
Burmese Business Growth!
Investment opportunities in Myanmar are rapidly becoming more prevalent, encouraging many foreign investors to flock to the country. However as these prospects increase, the potential for the problems that come hand in hand with foreign investment are also naturally developing. Having spent nearly half the past century under an intensely restrictive military regime, Myanmar is … Continue reading »
Stalemate For Italy!
The much anticipated Italian elections have resulted in an unpredicted deadlock that could lead to a hung parliament. After all of the domestic votes were counted, it came to light that Pier Luigi Bersani had gained more support than Silvio Berlusconi, however he failed to get a majority in the Senate. In order to take … Continue reading »
Russia: Remember or Forget?
Russia: Searching for the golden mean between forgetting and remembering There is hardly a single country on earth that doesn’t have a couple of shameful pages in its history book. We keep telling ourselves “we should remember our history to avoid messing things up again”. But let’s consider a fact that the darkest period in … Continue reading »
The Horse Meat Market
The horse meat scandal burst into the public consciousness in January of this year when food inspectors discovered the meat in a selection of burgers. An investigation was launched and several ranges of meat products were found to be 100% horse. This was most prevalent in Britain, France and Sweden. Since the revelation was made … Continue reading »
Capitalism and Cashew Nuts…
If you travel to a country that is foreign from your own, you may often come across things on the way that are upsetting or distressing to you. Adventuring to regions where the cultural norm is different to what you have experienced growing up can often seem quite odd. What is the best way to … Continue reading »
So the Pope Resigned
Big deal. One less bigoted, misogynistic man to deal with. But still – what a surprise! One day the Pope is tweeting in a hundred languages, the next he’s retiring to whatever German or Italian monastery/village he has in mind. The “Panzer Cardinal” as they call him, sparked enormous international anger over the extensive amount … Continue reading »