With international travel a distant and unlikely prospect this year, holidaymakers will need to turn their attention to getaways closer to home. A staycation boom is on the horizon; once lockdown restrictions are lifted, Costa del Sol will be swapped for the Jurassic Coastline, and a weekend in Berlin...
“Books are easily destroyed. But words will live as long as people can remember them.”
– Tahereh Mafi, Unravel Me
Okay I have a confession… I used to dog-ear books *stifled screams*. With no bookmarks around it was just so convenient and I never saw the issue! I look at my...
There was some good news for cyclists recently, as the government and local authorities, including Brighton and Hove City Council, announced plans to invest heavily in infrastructure for cycling and walking.
Written by Laura Ferguson
The announcement was made by the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, and includes proposed...
Forget everything you think you know about social media platforms. Youtubers, Instagramers, and even old fashioned Facebook users recognise one thing: IGTV is a thing and yes, it’s here to stay.
Written by Inês Ramos
To be (a fan) or not to be? Whether you’re a regular user or an influencer, this...
The world will never be the same after Covid-19. It has exposed the cracks in our social, political and economic systems. The most pervasive of these cracks being discrimination against women, especially in a world where not a single country has yet reached gender equality.
Written by Winnie Liu
Although...
A new social phenomenon could take place as the world enters a new phase of dealing with Covid-19. Event professionals propose that drive-in movie screenings could be brought back and undoubtedly with it, new product launches. The coronavirus pandemic has led to the delay of coveted 2020 blockbusters like...
Peru is the land of ancient Inca architecture, wild landscapes, colourful tradition and Paddington Bear. It is a country with a history and culture so vibrant that it overwhelms your senses and leaves a stamp on your heart. It is a fascinating fusion of old and new, where you’ll...
Written by Sila Kiss
It has been more than 40 days of people being in lockdown across the globe. People have to work from and live at home. In the crowded cities people are sharing the cost, so 5-6 foreign people are living together. I am not even talking about...
"A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
– Marcus Tullius Cicero
YA (young adult), is a category of fiction written for readers from 12 to 18 years old.
While the genre is targeted to teenagers, approximately half of YA readers are adults; it is currently the most popular...
Pregnancy is for most women a time of bliss and excitement, but in 2020, the spread of Covid-19, may have slightly changed the context.
Written by Maria Azzurra Volpe
Since the W.H.O. (World Health Organisation) declared COVID-19 (commonly known as Coronavirus) a pandemic, reports of overwhelmed healthcare facilities around the world,...
