Lifestyle
The travel tales- AirBnB nightmare
For Helen O’Neill, a trip to Scandinavia became plagued with panic while they scrambled to secure new accommodation after a cancellation nightmare. Read more…
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Lifestyle
Why you should visit Zadar
As Croatia’s fifth largest town and with a population size similar to Ireland, Joseph O’Gorman looks at why Zadar should be at the top of your must-visit list. Read more…
Lifestyle
Things to do around Ireland for Halloween
Traditions have changed in Ireland throughout the years, so here are some modern Halloween activities around the country. Read more…
Lifestyle
Things to do in Dublin for Halloween
We’ve found the best stuff to do over the entire festive season in Dublin to make it worth while blowing the cobwebs off your witches hat. Read more…
Irish & Languages
Idir-iarnródaíocht ar an mór-roinn
Samhradh caite ag idir-iarnródaíocht timpeall na hEorpa Read more…
Irish & Languages
Samhradh ar an trá i South Carolina
Mo thaithí ar samhradh a chaitheamh sna Stát Aontaithe ar víosa J1. Read more…
Irish & Languages
Aistear féinaithne in Washington DC
Samhradh iontach caite in Washington DC mar chuid den WIP Read more…
Lifestyle
The travel tales – Nightmare on Maine street
Travelling is supposed to be exciting and fun but sometimes it doesn’t go as smoothly as planned. Shauna Bowers told of her travel disaster this summer. Read more…
Lifestyle
Weekend adventures in Ireland
If there is no room in the budget or time to plan a trip away at the weekend, there are always plenty of places worth visiting at home to pass the weekend. Read more…
Lifestyle
Cheap city breaks
City breaks are more tempting than ever with Ryanair and Aer Lingus regularly announcing seat sales but be careful to consider the added cost of travelling. Read more…
Travel
Travel Tales: Volunteering in Uganda
We continue our ‘Travel Tales’ series hearing from a DCU student who spent his summer volunteering in Africa. Read more…
Travel
Travel Tales- Summer Camp Magic
Rachel Farrell explains how she spent her summer at a Camp in Indiana, telling some tales from her experience as a radio instructor and camp councillor. Read more…
Travel
Staycation Destinations
Sometimes for us students it’s just not feasible to go abroad and spend a fortune on holidays. So this is a guide to travel locations to see and do in Ireland. Read more…
Opinion
Have the recent terror attacks in Europe created a fear of travelling or is there now more of a hunger to travel?
Recent terror attacks around Europe have left citizens weary of major cities however is it this fear and weariness that also attracts many people to travel to them? Read more…
Articles
Europe’s first underwater museum
Playa Blanca in Lanzarote now has more to boast about than it’s sunshine-filled days and chilled out nights as it has become host to Europe’s very first underwater sculpture museum. Museo Atlántico Lanzarote is home Read more…
University News
EU to debate proposal to give teenagers free Interrail passes
The EU is set to debate giving free month long Interrail passes to EU citizens on their 18th birthday. Read more…
Saol an Mhic Léinn
Seal sa Bhruiséil
Níl aon rud níos fearr ná deis a thapa. Sin an rud a rinne mé an samhradh seo caite nuair a chaith mé coicís sa Bhruiséil ag obair mar Au Pair, ag labhairt as Gaeilge Read more…
Opinion
Dublin Bus strike leaves students stranded
Recent Dublin Bus strikes have left many commuters without service. As someone who relies on the company on a daily basis, Aoife Marnell discusses how the bus strikes have affected her and how the bus strikes have caused more of an inconvenience than anything else. Read more…
Lifestyle
Handling your first J1
Heading off to the States on a J1 is a rite of passage for most Irish students. In recent years more and more restrictions have been placed on the working visa and this year is Read more…
Travel
Discover Manchester
Aoibheann Diver explores the sights of Manchester. Read more…
Travel
The hidden gems of Ireland
Michelle Martin describes some of Ireland’s best tourist destinations. Read more…
Opinion
Lone traveller – would the fear get in your way?
Travelling alone often poses many dangers, especially for women, but Sarah Magliocco explains why the risk will never prevent her satisfying her wanderlust. Read more…
Travel
Escape to beautiful Barcelona
Áine monk explores the beauty of Barcelona. Read more…
Travel
Odense – the hidden gem of Denmark
Although not the most well-known Danish city, Odense is just as wonderful. Read more…
Travel
Prague vs Amsterdam – a student’s guide
Conor Hawkins shares his experiences in two of Europe’s most famous cities. Read more…