Travel
A Southern summer
Paula Murphy recounts a summer spent in the deep south, and a recipe that will make your mouth water. Read more…
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The American nightmare
Everything that could have gone wrong for Ciara Moore on her J1 did. Here she offers her top tips to ensuring your American dream doesn’t turn into a nightmare. Read more…
Food
Mississippi mud pie
Myself and a bunch of friends traveled to South Carolina on a J1 visa last summer. While there, my keen interest in food and baking had me trying every tasty treat that my broke Irish behind Read more…
Travel
Paradise in Portland
Portland is often referred to as the ‘hipster capital’ of the USA, which may sound like your worst nightmare but it really is a very cool place. Its large population of bearded and tattooed men, Read more…
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California dreamin’
Everything you’ve ever witnessed on a California-based TV show is the real deal. From celeb-spotting in Hollywood to pep rallies and bonfires on the beach; if a West Coast summer appeals to you, enlist your Read more…
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Explorer’s paradise: East Africa
Ditch the guidebook and discover the hidden delights of Eastern Africa. James Creagh has some tips to get you started. Read more…
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European Escape: Paphos, Cyprus
Claudia Gocoul offers an alternative to the booze cruises synonymous with Greek islands; a relaxing escape to Paphos, Cyprus. Read more…
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Don’t stop the party: Thailand
Full Moon Parties, Elephant trekking & Lady-Boy cabaret; Shannon O’Sullivan explains why Thailand has to be experienced to be believed. Read more…
Food
Food for thought
Sleepy brain syndrome after the extended Christmas break? Sharon McGowan has an arsenal of healthy foods to get those minds buzzing again. Read more…
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On your marks, get set…run!
Out with expensive gym memberships, in with running apps and thermal leggings! James Creagh has the beginners guide to completing your first 5km. Read more…
Lifestyle
Tis the season for goodwill
Tis the season for giving back – Eimear Phelan takes a look at charitable Christmas causes around the country. Read more…
Lifestyle
Last minute Christmas gift guide
Looking for some last minute gift ideas for parents/siblings/friends? Look no further, here’s our last minute Christmas gift guide all wrapped up. Read more…
Food
Seasonal ‘n’ sweet
Ruth Marnell brings you some tasty Christmas treats that won’t leave you feeling heavy after Turkey and all the trimmings. Read more…
Lifestyle
Experience the slopes
After the hype of the Snowsports Society’s Val Thorens trip, Suzanne Cooper reflects on a ski holiday she will always remember and looks at the best deals for students who want to give it a go. Read more…
Lifestyle
Mythbusting: How to kick a cold
We’ve all be told to stock up on vitamin C and drink chicken noodle soup when smothered with a cold, but what actually works? Niamh Doherty looks at some old wives’ remedies for the common cold. Read more…
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Where’s me jumper?
Freya Drohan on the good, the bad and the ugly of Christmas jumpers and how to make your own this silly season. Read more…
Food
DIY: Summer Slimming
How including supplements into a balanced and healthy diet can help shed excess pounds by detoxing the body. Read more…
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DIY: Lace Shorts
Instead of splashing out on a pair of lace shorts from the high street, follow a few simple steps and make your own. Read more…
Food
Cheap and Healthy Eats
Eating healthily can be a struggle for students. It’s much easier to stop off at the chipper on the way home than to cook yourself a balanced meal after a hard day listening to lecturers Read more…
Food
Foods can be deceiving
As many of us know, the right and wrongs of food can send your head into a spin. As consumers, we are constantly bombarded with so called ‘expert opinions’ on what and how much to eat Read more…
Food
Superfood of the week: Wild Salmon
You’re either into fish or you’re not. The smell of it is enough to put some people off and others just don’t even think of adding it into their diet; poultry and red meat is Read more…
Travel
The Story of a Trinity Jailbreak
“We could go anywhere in the world we wanted for free”- Australia is 15,696 kilometres away from Ireland. The country has a hot climate and some amazing beaches and is home to nearly half of Read more…
Food
Are you listening to advertisements or your own body?
While the government ups the price of cigarettes and introduces new packaging showing graphic images of smokers’ bodies in order to decrease the number of smokers in Ireland, not much is done to tackle a substance Read more…
Food
Superfood of the Week: Oats
Does your mother ever tell you “porridge is the best thing you could have for breakfast”? Well it seems that she may be right. The word ‘breakfast’ comes from the idea of ‘breaking the fast’ – porridge is ideal for Read more…
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Health Matters: The Liver
When people get a headache or a sore stomach they know straight away where the problem lies, however when it comes to the liver it’s not quite as easy. Unlike a sore stomach, the liver Read more…