How to avoid the winter blues
It’s officially January. ‘New Year, new me’ season. Whilst I am usually not a fan of waiting for the New Year to turn my life around, I do have one…
Winter and Holiday-themed Theatre
Watching theatre in the wintertime is one of my favourite festive activities. This is usually the only time of the year when holiday-themed plays are shown. It has become a…
Review: Both Sides of the Blade
Both Sides of the Blade begins with a brief scene of romantic bliss. Sara and Jean (played by veterans Juliette Binoche and Vincent Lindon respectively) are enjoying a passionate tryst…
No fuss fliptastic pancakes: crêpes over après ski
From the satisfaction of getting that first ‘flip’ right to unbuttoning your trousers post consumption of a delicious stack, what is not to love about pancakes? If it was good…
Maxing chillaxing: there is no need to have a busy summer
Is the Summer Plans talk truly harmless? ‘How was your summer?’ seems like one of the most harmless conversations you can have with friends after a long vacation. Yet, underneath…
The Festival of Creative Learning: what actually happens at the University of Edinburgh?
The Festival of Creative Learning, or as it has been known in the past: ‘Innovative Learning Week,’ is quickly approaching, leaving many students scrambling together plans for a mini holiday…
Why should we put up with budget airlines like Ryanair?
Anybody who has ever flown with a budget airline has most likely experienced the difficulty and frustration that comes as part of the journey. From the pre-flight online check-in to…
Top 4 destinations for Summer 2015 – nothing but sun!
Stuck for somewhere to go this summer? Below are four of the top destinations for summer 2015… Sicily Famous for volcanoes, gangsters and ice cream in a bun, Sicily has…