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KEALIE MARDELL | PRINT EDITOR

LAURA NOAKES| DEPUTY PRINT EDITOR

You voted and we’ve delivered with an Around the World theme for our final issue of the year. Whether you’re looking for a budget holiday, handy travel apps, or to cook up something tasty in the comfort of your own home, BlueMoon has got you covered. For me, I’m spending the summer on the quest to get back to Southern California, where I lived the dream on my Study Abroad year (more on that on page 16!). As always, thank you to everyone who contributed and those who sent in pictures, and to you for taking the time to read our student magazine. You can find more from us online at tridentmedia.org, or get in touch on Facebook or Twitter @TridentMediaUK. Happy holidays!

The Around the World theme of this issue’s BlueMoon has got me dreaming of sun, summer and holidays! Breaks from revision and dissertation writing have been spent summer holiday hunting, so BlueMoon’s guide to budget holidays has been very helpful! This summer I am off to (hopefully) sunny Cornwall with the family (where I will be devouring the seven books from seven continents that Jennie recommended), and might be jetting off on a girls’ getaway with some friends! If you’ve got anything fun or exciting planned for summer why not let Trident Media know. All that’s left to say is thank you to everyone who has contributed to or read BlueMoon this year. Good luck on your exams and have an amazing summer!

BRAD JOHNSON | DEPUTY PRINT EDITOR

SHANNEN ROCK| VP COMMS & MEDIA

Around the World, what an awesome theme to close of a fantastic year for BlueMoon and Trident Media. We want to say a huge thank you to not only everyone who has written for this edition but for every single contributor who has given up their time for Trident Media this year. I look forward to becoming your VP Communications & Media next and continuing the fantastic work that Shannen and the team has achieved this year.

This has been a really exciting issue and I’m so proud of all the hard work that’s been put in by this year’s commitee. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I have! I’d like to wish the best of luck to Brad for his time as the new VP Communications & Media. I’m sure the next print team will bring you even more great content. Wishing you all a great summer and I hope you have lots of fun wherever you go on your holidays!

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DEPUTY PRINT EDITORS Brad Johnson & Laura Noakes

CONTRIBUTORS Marie Land Andersen Chloe Burrowes Lashara van Heerden Iqra Dahir Abdi Charlotte Mullin Jennie Couling

VP Comms & Media Hertfordshire Students’ Union College Lane Hatfield Herts, AL10 9AB

SUB EDITORS

Emma Langschied (Design) Shelby Loasby (News) Mercedes Brazier (Sports) Taveena Atsu (Features) Krystyna King (Events) Rebecca Harding (Photos)

EDITOR IN CHIEF Shannen Rock

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COVER PHOTO BY KAREN CATCHPOLE

COPY EDITOR Sean Howlett

DESIGN BY EMMA LANGSCHIED & KEALIE MARDELL

PRINT EDITOR Kealie Mardell

Travel photography with Karen Catchpole 4 ENTERTAINMENT 5 Untranslatable words 6 7 books for 7 continents 8 Battle of the TV series: UK vs US 10 LIFESTYLE 11 It’s a hairy world after all 12 What type of holiday should you go on? 13 Couple’s getaway to Cologne 15 Explore the world with study abroad 16 Taste of travel 18 Swedish Princess Torta 20 SPOTLIGHT 21 Student photography 22 INNOVATION 29 9 travel Instagrammers to follow 30 Top 5 travel apps 31

CONTENTS

THE WORLD OF TRAVEL

photography with Karen Catchpole ARTICLE BY KEALIE MARDELL More than 70 million people use Instagram every day. Of those pictures, over 38,000,000 are tagged #travel, and almost 100,000 with the more specific #travelphotography. When everyone armed with a smartphone and an Instagram filter thinks they’re the next big travel photographer, are we losing the art of travel photography? One person who certainly doesn’t think so is Karen Catchpole, a soon-to-be photography graduate who found her passion for travel during a study abroad year in Perth, Australia. “Before I’d done a lot of fashion, portraiture and wedding photography, all people based,” she said. “I never really liked landscapes at all, and then I went to Australia and found all this inspiration. I got loads of pictures and the travel bug hit me.” While some might struggle to find photography inspiration in England, Karen has done most of her photography here, and found study abroad as a way out. Since then, she has also travelled to New York, and plans to make Dubai one of her next stops. “I’ve not really had the chance to jet off anywhere yet,” she said. “But I’ve been looking at around the world tickets for after graduation.” For a travel photographer, that ticket abroad can be a dream come true. For Karen, that dream journey would be a road trip of America and Canada, but it doesn’t end there. The places she would most like to visit range from India, the Maldives, Thailand and San Francisco. EXPLORE THE UNEXPECTED While Karen found a love for travel photography in Australia it wasn’t initially her first choice. “I’d never really thought about going to Australia,” she admits. “Everyone goes there, so why would I want to?” But taking that risk paid off in more ways than she could have imagined. She

also went in the ocean for the first time and became a certified scuba diver. When asked what her favourite places were in Australia she laughs: “There’s so many!” “I did a road trip from Perth to Exmouth. All along that coast was like my photography heaven. I also really enjoyed Queensland, where I did a helicopter ride of the Great Barrier Reef. That was insane and I got some really nice pictures there.” BEHIND THE LENS So what happens when a travel photographer sets out to take a photo? Is there something in mind, or does inspiration strike? “I kind of have this place in mind and that’s the aim of the shoot,” says Karen. “But on the way I detour and get side tracked a lot, taking more pictures of everything else. I’ve got this aim of where I want to be, but it’s getting there that’s even more fun sometimes.” Memories and a sense of adventure can make shoots worthwhile, yet it takes something more for that to become art, to become a career. “I take all my photographs mainly for me and I’m in the throes of creating a travel book with all my photos from Australia and New Zealand,” says Karen. “But then I’ve got friends in Adelaide who’ve had about 10 to 20 of my pictures printed onto canvas. They’ve got this whole wall with all my pictures, like a little gallery. So I suppose it’s for other people to enjoy as well.” While it was unexpected that people were willing to spend money on her work, Karen shared that it’s an amazing feeling when someone wants it on their wall to look at every day. She describes the typical shot of a New York skyline and a yellow taxi, and how much more valuable it is for someone to want something a bit different and more personal. With this in mind, she advises aspiring photographers to travel to the places that other people don’t go to.

“Find the more distant places that people haven’t been to. Find new photography opportunities that give you more of a unique style and will make your photography become more interesting for other people,” she says. STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD The latest search results from UCAS show over 150 courses in photography. While many people ask why you would get a degree in photography, Karen says there’s a lot more to it than just picking up a camera. Through her degree she feels she’s learnt a lot and made valuable contacts, but that it’s also crucial for photographers to develop an online presence, making the most of social media and networking. “It’s not just about taking a picture, it’s what you are going to do with it,” she says. “If you want to make a career out of it you have to promote yourself, make people know who you are and remember you.” While Karen describes herself as fun, bubbly and different, what makes her photos different is what’s behind them. “I like to talk to people. I like stories to go with my pictures,” she says. “It’s not about standing at a distance and taking a picture of a landscape, it’s getting the story behind it and learning something new. I think that really adds something.” Her final words of advice for future travellers are to make the most of it: “Speak to people, learn the culture. It becomes a lot more interesting.” For more from Karen, visit

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UNTRANSLATABLE WORDS BY LAURA NOAKES

In the last issue of BlueMoon, there was a fantastic A-Z of weird and wonderful words. For this issue, we’re going around the world, so here are some amazing words that don’t directly translate into English. From the Italian word that roughly translates as crazy cat lady to the German word that means ‘grief bacon’ in English, why not start using this interesting words today to impress your friends with your language prowess!

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Akihi (Hawaiian) A word for forgetting directions just after you’ve been told them!

Chindogu (Japanese) A word for the art of inventing something to solve a problem, but instead causes so many new problems that it’s useless! Often described as “unuseless”.

Enraonar (Catalan) A word for using reason to back up your well-thought out argument.

Gattara (Italian) An old and lonely woman who devotes herself to stray cats. AKA me in 50 years.

Ilunga (Tshiluba)

A person that forgives abuse the first time, tolerates it a second time, but never a third time. Similar to ‘Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me’. In 2004, BBC News reported that Ilunga was the most untranslatable word.

Kummerspeck (German) This word is my absolute favourite. It literally translates as ‘grief bacon’. It’s a word that describes weight gain from emotional overeating.

Backpfeifengesicht (German) A word for a face that is deeply in need of a slap! (I can think of a few of those)

Desenrascanço (Portuguese) This word basically translates as pulling off a completely lastminute solution to a problem. I ‘Desenrascanço’ every time I have to submit an assignment!

Fernweh (German) This word is the feeling you get when you want to travel, to go far away from home. The closest English translation is probably ‘wanderlust’.

Hiraeth (Welsh) A word that means either homesickness, or nostalgia for the past.

Jhali (Hindi) A stubborn/silly girl who isn’t cruel.

L’esprit de l’escalier

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Ever have that moment where you think of the perfect comeback hours after an argument? Well this word is for you then, it means just that!

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This word is particularly pretty. It translates as the reflection of the moonlight in water. Isn’t that cute?

Oodal (Tamil) The time after you have a silly argument with your significant other, usually over something small.

Queesting (Dutch)

To invite your significant other under the bedcovers for a little chat. Ooh-err!

Saudade (Portuguese) The feeling of wanting something or someone that is lost.

Utepils (Norwegian) It’s interesting that the Norwegians have a special word for this. Translates as a beer that you drink outside.

Waldeinsamkeit (German) The feeling of being alone in a forest.

Ya’aburnee (Arabic) The hope you feel that you’ll die before a loved one because you cannot imagine living without them.

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Noon Ooh-Soom (Korean) This is another lovely untranslatable word! Noon Ooh-Soom is the way eyes crinkle when someone laughs or smiles.

Pochemuchka (Russian) A person who asks WAY too many questions.

Resfeber (Swedish) That anxious feeling you sometimes get before going on a journey.

Tartle (Scottish) A word for the moment before you introduce someone and you can’t remember their name.

Vedriti (Slovene) A word that means you have taken shelter from rain and are waiting for it to stop before going any further.

Xingfu (Chinese) A contented feeling that you get when everything is going well in life and you don’t have any worries.

Zhaghzhagh (Persian) When your teeth chatter because you are either cold or old.

7 BOOKS FOR

7 CONTINENTS ARTICLE BY JENNIE COULING

Books are great: Through reading we can be transported to any place, any time, any life. While you might not get a tan reading these, any of these books will transport you to another place and culture for about the same price as a trip to the seaside.

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1) ASIA - Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found by Suketu Mehta (2004) Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found is author Suketu Mehta’s autobiographical experience of Mumbai and was a 2005 Pulitzer Prize finalist for its portrayal of life in the city. Mehta looks at the criminal world of Muslim and Hindu gangs; follows the life of a bar dancer raised surrounded by poverty and abuse and looks behind the scenes of Bollywood. At over 500 pages, it’s not a short read, but that’s only because of the immense detail of Mehta’s descriptions.

2) AFRICA - No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith (1998) Maybe a bit of an obvious choice, but it’s popular for a reason. No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency is the first in a series of detective novels set in Gaborone, Botswana. The protagonist Mma Precious Ramotswe is the first female private investigator in Botswana and throughout the series solves a number of cases that explore rural life in Southern Africa, Christianity and traditional belief systems in contemporary Africa and women in nontraditional occupations. Not just books for middle aged women, the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series are real page turners.

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3) NORTH AMERICA - So Far From God by Ana Castillo (1993) Set in the tiny village of Tome, New Mexico, So Far From God examines the lives of Mexican-American women on the borders. Characters Sofi, a middle-aged single mother, and her four daughters, live at a crossroads between Chicano, Mexican, Spanish, and First Nations cultures. At the beginning of the novel, La Loca (Sofi’s youngest daughter) dies, sees hell, then comes back to Tome to live. So Far From God examines the supernatural and the real; the comic and horrific in an easy but rewarding read.

4) SOUTH AMERICA - The City of Your Final Destination by Peter Cameron (2002) The City of Your Final Destination follows the story of Omar Razaghi, an academic who has won an award to write the biography of an obscure but celebrated author Jules Gund. Razaghi must win the trust of Gund’s literary executors before he can go ahead with his book. He makes the decision to travel to Uruguay to try and persuade them in person but struggles to convince Gund’s widow to agree. The City of Your Final Destination has vivid descriptions of the beautiful country of Uruguay and has also been turned into a film.

5) EUROPE - A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra (2013) A Constellation of Vital Phenomena starts in 1994 on the backdrop of the Chechen wars and follows the story of eight year old Havaa who watches Russian soldiers abduct her father and set fire to her home. Marra then continues to explore other narratives, characters walking in an out of narrative for chapters at a time. While many of the plot lines are is dark, they’re not without their moments of humour and human warmth.

6) AUSTRALIA - Down Under by Bill Bryson (2000) This couldn’t be a list of books from around the world without an actual travelogue. In Down Under Bryson documents his travels around Australia sharing his conversations with people from all kinds of different backgrounds about the history, geography, unusual plants and animals and his impressions of the life and culture of the country. Not as dry as it sounds, Down Under is an entertaining read (as are many of Bryson’s other books if you’re into travelling vicariously).

7) ANTARCTICA - Names For The Sea: Strangers in Iceland by Sarah Moss (2012) Names For the Sea is the autobiographical account of Sarah Moss and her family’s move to Iceland. After applying for a job at the University of Iceland, Moss upped sticks and moved her family over to Iceland at what may have been the worst time to do so. Their new life saw the economic collapse of the country (which meant Moss’ salary halved in value before she even got there) and the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull, and is shaped by their new friendships with a woman who speaks to elves and a man who witnessed the 1943 bombings. Moss’ book gives a fascinating insight into life adapting to a new culture If you’ve got a favourite book from around the world, let us know on Twitter

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THE BATTLE OF THE TV SERIES UK vs USA

ARTICLE BY LAURA NOAKES There are plenty of successful shows here in the UK, and over in America. But what happens when we, or the USA, try to remake shows that are already successful?

The Office UK vs USA The Office is one of those rare US/UK success stories. The UK original stared Ricky Gervais and Martin Freeman and ran for only two series before Gervais ended the show. It was heartwarmingly funny and seemed quintessentially British. However, The Office US had the brilliant Steve Carell, who really made the character of Michael Scott his own as well as a host of other talented comedic actors. The Office US ran for 10 seasons and was a massive hit in both the UK and the US. And you can catch both series on Netflix if you want to see what all the fuss is about.

Gavin and Stacey vs Us & Them The original, very welsh, Gavin and Stacey was a runaway hit in the UK, spawning three series and a Christmas special. In fact, it was so popular that when the series came to an end, more than 12,000 people liked a Facebook page that demanded it be brought back to our television screens. The series starred Matthew Horne and Joanna Page as the long-distance lovers and how their relationship brought their families together. So of course, there had to be a US remake. Re-titled Us & Them, it starred Jason Ritter and Alexis Bledel as Gavin and Stacey. It doesn't appear that much was changed from the UK original show, but we will never really know because Us & Them never got to air on TV - it was cancelled before it was even broadcast.

The Voice USA vs UK

The Inbetweeners UK vs USA

The Voice US is a singing competition with a difference. Instead of judging competitors on their appearance, the judges can only hear their voice. If they like what they hear, they can turn around their chair. In the US, The Voice has been massive. The judging panel has featured Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera, Pharrell Williams and Usher, and millions regularly tune in to watch. The Voice UK has not been a tremendous hit like its american counterpart. It’s competing against more established shows like The X Factor, and the judging panel seems to change every season. Yes, it’s still airing on BBC1 but can you name one of the winners of the past three series? I thought not.

The Inbetweeners was a massive hit in the UK, spanning three series and two movies. Following the very funny adventures of four teenage boys, it was unafraid to show the realities of life when you’ve not quite reached adulthood yet. It was puerile, witty, and sometimes quite heartwarming. Cue US remake. Which was completely identical to the UK version. I am not kidding - sure there was some minor changes (bus wankers turned into bus turds) but apart from that it was exactly the same. There was some pretty brutal feedback from UK fans who were not happy with the US series, and MTV cancelled after one season. Yet another show that failed to capture both the US and the Uk’s hearts. So all in all, it’s pretty safe to say that remakes of hit shows, either in the UK or the US don’t always work, Sure you’ll get some success stories, like The Office, but most re-makes of hit shows don’t go down that well. Maybe instead we should focus on creating more original TV, rather then re-making shows that are already a success story.

Broadchurch vs Gracepoint Broadchurch was a massive hit for ITV. Starring Olivia Coleman and Doctor Who’s David Tennant, it followed the police investigation after a murder of an eleven year old boy. Suspenseful and mysterious, Broadchurch’s first season was a run-away success, with viewers desperate to know the identity of the murderer. In the US, it was remade as Gracepoint. It followed largely the same plot, and even had David Tennant play the lead character again. Unfortunately, US audiences didn’t fall in love with Gracepoint the same way UK audiencesfell in love with Broadchurch, and it was cancelled after one season.

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LIFESTYLE PHOTO BY IQRA DAHIR ABDI

IT’S A HAIRY WORLD AFTER ALL

ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY IQRA DAHIR ABDI It is the one thing we have in common: hair. Looking around the University, it appears to be the one continued difference. Some like it up, some down. Others wear it straight, curly or wrapped up in a bun. Whatever your preference, something influences hairstyles and it may be your ethnic region that does most of the influencing.

Why do we have different types of hair? Ever wondered why hair types vary more than the British weather? It’s because every human hair contains a follicle. It is this follicle that determines the way your hair will grow. Imagine that every strand of hair is tube with a follicle inside. As your hair gets longer, the follicle guides it into a shape. Oval shaped follicles produce wavy, curly or coily hair. Whilst a circular follicle produces straight hair. That’s the simple mechanics of hair growth out of the way, but in reality things are not that simple. Ethnic background, diet, hair care and age all contribute to the way your hair grows. This means that you can see a range

of differences between two people with the same hair type – a great example is curly hair, two heads of curls never look the same.

What are the different types of hair? Hair type can be broken down into four categories, aside from long and short, these are: straight, wavy, curly and coily. A number scale is used to measure hair types. Straight hair is considered to be in the 1A-1C spectrum. Wavy hair sits in the 2A-2C range. 3A-3C is used for curly hair and 4A-4C for coily hair. The A-C is an indicator of how much your hair sits in the category.

Attached to your hair? It would be an insult to just place hair into categories and ignore what hair represents. For most people their hair is a part of their identity; something unique and original, solely owned by one person. Hair and religion are also connected. Hair, or the lack of, can have significant meanings in some religions. Hindus shave the heads of their children when they are around four-years-

old. By doing so, they are learning to be humble and devoted to their religion. Adults also shave their heads, this is mostly done on pilgrimage as a symbol of surrender and humility. Hair can also be an accessory: a complement to your outfit. The media and hair companies often market hair in this way. You can colour, add extensions and style your hair into various looks. Hair is a powerful tool – take Halloween as an example. A Storm from X-men outfit is rarely complete without an icy blonde wig!

Hair from a global perspective Hair is practical: you can do anything with it. Around the world different hair styles are considered beautiful and traditional. Hair is seen as a symbol of women's beauty in Africa. In West Africa traditional hair styles include the tying of a string to elongate the hair, so it appears like spikes. More modern West African hairstyles include box braids, twists, an afro or a weave. Hair from this region is commonly categorised between 3C-4C.

Traditional East African hairstyles include complicated braiding patterns, these can sometimes have a tribal significance or signify special occasions. The Afar tribe in Ethiopia use butter to curl and moisturise their hair. The Hamar tribe, also in Ethiopia, curl their hair using a mixture of butter and ochre clay. In most cases, the butter and clay hold the natural curls in place. East Africans tend to have hair within the 3A-4C region. Modern East African hairstyles include wearing the hair in it natural curly state or having the front section plated with the back out in its natural state. Asia is a massive continent and the trends in hair vary within regions and cannot be separated into east and west. India and Japan are two contrasting countries in terms of hairstyles. Japanese traditional hairstyles consist of an updo with ornaments or sticks placed into the hair. It was thought that these sticks and ornaments warded off evil spirits. With the modernisation of Japan, hairstyles are now toned down.

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and relaxed atmosphere. The hairstyles tend to reflect this. Wavy cuts, blow dried hair, dreadlocks and weaves are most common in Brazil. Traditional Native American hairstyles were dependant on the tribe. The most common included some women dying the middle of their hair with bright colours and simple flowing hairstyles accompanied by a pair of braids. Native American men wore long braids or shaved heads. This basic style was manipulated in numerous ways to reflect the tribe a man belonged to. Hair was considered to have symbolic importance in Native American tribes.

Modern Native American hairstyles are worn with long sweeping braids. Many Native Americans still place an importance on their hair and only cut it when in mourning.

Hair it ends! Taking a journey with hair throughout the world reinforces the symbolism of hair. It can be used to symbolise beauty, strength and status. Each part of the world will have their own set of values and norms. Think about you own hair, what does it mean to you? Have British values and norms influenced the way you wear your hair?

WHAT TYPE OF HOLIDAY SHOULD YOU GO ON THIS SUMMER? 1. You have to put suncream on your companion’s back. You…

a) Lather it all over until they are completely white b) Draw a phallic object c) Massage it in evenly d) Tell them to go f*** themselves

2. What would you do at the beach?

a) Build sandcastles b) Sun, Sex, Booze c) Watch the sunset d) Build a campfire and whip out the guitar

3. What’s in your suitcase?

a) Towels, hats, beachballs b) Cheeky booze, emergency condoms, cologne/perfume c) Sexy lingerie, sex toys, lube d) I don’t own a suitcase. Just a backpack and essentials

4. You’re ill on holiday because you…

a) Spent too long in the sun b) Mixed alcohol and had too many late nights c) Ate some bad food d) Didn’t wash for a few days

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With most Japanese people falling into the 1A or 1B hair category a simple bun or medium length hair cut with a fringe is favoured. In India hair is used to complement traditional outfits such as the saree. The preferred hair length is long to medium. It can be placed into a bun, a side swept plait, left down or curled into a half-up half-down style. Whatever the choice, Indian women favour completing a hairstyle with some flowers. Hair textures in South America tend to vary, hair types from 1C-4C can be seen due to the difference in heritage. Brazil is known for its lively samba music

5. What’s your holiday accommodation like?

a) Friendly hotel with a swimming pool b) Cheap hostel next to a nightclub c) Fancy hotel with balconies with a view d) Sleep under the stars

6. What souvenirs do you bring home?

a) Lilos and t-shirts b) Shot glasses c) Novelty photo frame for your favorite holiday snap d) Wristbands and a tattoo

7. You’re friend has been stung by a jellyfish. You…

a) Go get help b) Laugh c) Pee on them d) Wish it happened to you! What a great story!

Now total up your answers and turn the page for the results!

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YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAY

THE RESULTS QUIZ BY SHELBY LOASBY

Mostly a’s FAMILY HOLIDAY. Grab your parents. Grab your siblings. And shoot off for a fun holiday in the sun. You like spending time with those closest to you, having a laugh and relaxing. Family holiday’s also mean that you don’t have to pay a penny. So it’s a win-win!

Mostly c’s. ROMANTIC GET AWAY.. It’s time for you and your bae to get away and bask in each other’s ambience. Just like the lads and ladettes holiday, there will be a lot of sex. But a different kind of sex - incorporating wine,

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Mostly d’s LONELY TRAVELLER. You’re the person walking around smelling of B.O and carrying a backpack that looks like its four years old. Material items mean nothing to you - you’re on the hunt for something bigger. Sadly you won’t find it, or yourself. Travelling is merely an elongated holiday.

ILLUSTRATIONS BY CHARLOTTE MULLIN

LADS / LADETTES HOLIDAY. “Magaluf - we used to call it Shagaluf - More like Shag-a-lot. And hard.” You’ll spend the first two nights living it up and drinking too much. But you’ll spend the remainder of the holiday feeling sorry for yourself, wrapped around the toilet and possibly laying in an ant hill outside the hotel.

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COUPLE’S GETAWAYTO

COLOGNE

ARTICLE BY CHLOE BURROWS

Move aside Berlin and Frankfurt, there is a new destination for German tourists to visit; the culture and beauty of Cologne. Located on the Rhine, Cologne provides the perfect mix of just enough English speakers for any tourist to get by easily yet not overrun with tourism so you can enjoy a relaxed break. The biggest pull to most students is that Cologne is extremely cheap! Look up flight and hotel deals and you can easily find a weekend away for two for less than £100 each.

WHAT TO DO CHOCOLATE MUSEUM Visit the Lindt Chocolate museum on the Rhine and delve into the very sweet world of chocolate making. With a complimentary Lindt Chocolate on the way and a chance to taste some of their chocolate fountain, this is reason alone to visit! Inside you can see a history of chocolate, step into a rainforest and see chocolate being made in front of your eyes. Entry: 9 euros for adult entry.

TOP TIP: If you fancy a bite to lunch, the café in the museum is very pricey and all in German (the only word I understood was Chilli!). However, there is a stand just outside with benches where you can pick up Bratwursts, drinks and other snacks for a fraction of the price. LOVE LOCK BRIDGE The Love Lock Bridge is a sight that has to be seen to be believed. A bridge which goes over the Rhine filled with thousands of padlocks with two lover’s names on them. Take a walk along the bridge and admire the sight or put your own padlock on the bridge. TOP TIP: Bring your own padlock! There was only one shop we found selling padlocks, the cheapest being 20 euros, so make sure you pack your own. COLOGNE CATHEDRAL Step into the history and culture of Cologne, the building was at one point the tallest in the world. The cathedral can be seen from the majority of Cologne and the inside is just as beautiful as its place on the skyline. Light a candle for a loved one or simply take in the sight.

TOP TIP: Near the Cathedral, there is tourist information and a tourist train which takes you all around the city. EAT ON THE RHINE At night, the city comes alive; as the restaurants along the Rhine fill up as candles are lit and blankets put out to counteract the evening chill. Take a stroll, and sit and eat your dinner whilst looking out over the river and enjoying a drink or two. TOP TIP: When ordering a beer, most restaurants will ask you if you want a litre – do not think this is like a pint! It’s massive and they’ll charge you nearly 12 euros for it, the half litre is usually the best option. Overall, Cologne is definitely a place to visit for a relaxed weekend break with a loved one, a great place for making memories and having fun! Cologne also has an electric atmosphere whether a busy Saturday night or a lazy Sunday afternoon sitting on the Rhine with the sun shining, buskers playing and an ice cream in hand… Perfect!

Explore the Study Many more students are now traveling overseas for their education. Global student mobility is on the rise due to fast growing wealth that funds international study and travel. It’s just about the norm for students around the world to take a gap year or study abroad, but what appeals to students that are travelling abroad to study? According to a paper published by the UN (United Nations), foreign student numbers have increased fivefold since 1975, why is this? Patrick Ogbonna, a previous Computer Science student from Lagos, Nigeria is one of many other foreign students travelling abroad for better academic or work opportunities, as well as to enhance his language skills. Patrick is now a Mass Communications student at the University of Hertfordshire. “There is a thing in Nigeria called Strike, like where the schools go on strike and the students protest,” he said. “You have to pay for the extra year. So the cost, you’re meant to do four years, but in the end it might be five years.” Ogbonna explained: “I was in my third year, about to go for internship, then the whole strike issue came about – this one was going to be very long, they had an issue earlier on and it wasn’t resolved.” Ogbonna had never been overseas before he had the opportunity to come to the UK. “I was at school and my mom called me, I think on the Saturday, she was telling me that since they were going

on strike, her friend told her about this school that her son is in,” he said. “They were taking admissions that time and she wanted to know: What do I think? Do I want to go? Do I actually just what to come to the UK and continue my course? Or do I want to stay back in Nigeria? Which I was actually not sure if I was going to finish in my final year, because of the whole strike thing.”

More than just a degree Torstein Midtlien and Sheona Innes are a couple who have who met through a Study Abroad program, but have also been able to be together for four years through International student visas and determination to pursue an academic career. Sheona is a South African student living in Norway with Torstein, who has been a foreign student in Australia and South Africa. They met while Torstein was living in a township in South Africa for a year with his University. “We were writing assignments and sending them back, we had supervisors back in Norway and I was working as a sports volunteer,” Torstein explained. “A lot of practical work in an NGO, but on the other side we had the theoretical bigger picture that really helped us to widen our perspective when it comes to sport and development. To be able to see what the big picture is in the field.”

The rise of internationally mobile students Universities are competing in the international arena for the expanding foreign student market by offering an assortment of courses that are suitable. The UIS (Unesco Institute for Statistics) reports that the countries hosting the largest number of internationally mobile students are in North America and Western Europe (58%), East Asia and the Pacific (21%), and Central and Eastern Europe (9%). International students fees generate higher revenues per student compared to local students. Average International student fees range from around £9500 up to £25500 at the higher-ranking Universities like Oxford, in comparison to UK and EU students that pay around £5500 upwards to £12000. The is the world’s second largest (13% of the market) and fastest growing (6% p.a.) provider of international education with the UK’s education exports being worth approximately £18bn to our economy, reported the JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee). Many students are migrating to work opportunities or experiences in an international community. Kealie Mardell, a local student from Hertfordshire, studied abroad at California State University, Long Beach, as part of her Mass Communication degree.

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“I decided to take more of a focus during my study abroad year and mainly took journalism modules,” she said. However, she was surprised by the difference in academic standards in the US. “I didn’t feel like it was pushing me further,” she said. “I got to write for new publications and getting published abroad was really valuable, but the actual academic side of it was lacking.”

Enhancing the experience Torstein said: “You learn so much and it gets you out of your comfort zone, you make lots of new contacts and friends. When I was studying in Lillehammer it was quite close to where I grew up, like a 20 minutes drive, and I never really got to interact with the student crowd in my first university. But when you go abroad suddenly you have to make a whole new contact circle - you are much more social.” Sheona adds that her experience was a little different, as she had someone to come to. “It was a bit of a culture shock moving from South Africa with like 500 different cultures and suddenly you come to a place where the entire country eats bread and cheese for breakfast and lunchand you kind of go, what do you mean you all do the same thing?” she said. Sheona went on to say: “You make friends with Norwegians and because I look so similar, there is an expectation that

I will just know what to do and know what Norwegian culture is.” Kealie depicts her student involvement as: ‘I was always on the go, I was always doing things. We did have a lot of support as international students, but I think it was down mainly to you.” She said: “We were travelling and going exploring, finding different places. I met lots of interesting people, which is a big part of study abroad. Everyone says you meet friends for life, which is definitely true.” Studying abroad can also be valuable for employability. Kealie said: “Having that experience of different publications and websites, and to have those industry contacts can definitely help and might hopefully lead to a job one day. While studying abroad I got a taste for the industry and the lifestyle, but it is really tough to get a job over there.” For Torstein and Sheona studying abroad is an integral part of their relationship. Sheona explained: “Travelling has helped allow me to continue studying. The need for a visa extended my study career by two years. So at home I would have finished my honours, done a masters and who knows. But here I did an extra year here and there and now I am finally doing my Masters. But I had two years extra practice which was quite fun.”

A true around the world experience

The international experience seems to be what impacts people the most. Sheona said: “It depends entirely on where you are from. If you are a European student – go to Africa. If you’re an African student – go to Europe. Norway has the advantage that it is free, but the university I went to, UCT (University of Cape Town), has 25,000 people and it is just one of the most diverse universities in the world.” She explained: “The opportunity there is huge. You should go somewhere different to where you are from. You get to see how the other half live.” “You also meet your future wife,” Sheona teases, and Torstein agrees: “That too!” The international student market is expanding with increasing wealth and growing opportunities. Many students feel that the experience of living abroad is invaluable. It is a way of expanding your social awareness, learning a language, interacting with other likeminded individuals in a new and engaging manner. The benefits seem endless from learning to be independent, making new friends, getting ready for an international job, learning language skills and travelling within our global hub. Most of the students I spoke to encourage the mentality ‘Just

do it’.

A Taste of Travel [Chloe Burrowes | Contributing Writer] This BlueMoon issue theme is Around the World; therefore Lloyd Henley and I have brought you some worldly recipes incorporating many countries and cultures. From extraordinary burgers (dreamt up in Lloyd’s head) served with homemade versions of your favourite sides, to a curry made from scratch that literally cannot be compared to any jar you’d find in the supermarket, we have tried to give you a little bite of the whole world. If you fancy trying our cultured cuisine, follow the easy step-by-step recipes and enjoy!

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A TASTE OF TRAVEL

This BlueMoon issue theme is Around the World; therefore Lloyd Henley and I have brought you some worldly recipes incorporating many countries and cultures. From extraordinary burgers (dreamt up in Lloyd’s head) served with homemade versions of your favourite sides, to a curry made from scratch that literally cannot be compared to any jar you’d find in the supermarket, we have tried to give you a little bite of the whole world. If you fancy trying our cultured cuisine, follow the easy step-by-step recipes and enjoy!

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Cheesecake Sicilian Lemon and Raspberry Baked

Unbeknown to many, cheesecake originates from Greece – so what better excuse to try a food of another culture? This fruity cheesecake is the perfect light dessert to compliment any meal.

............................................. 225g digestive biscuits 100g butter, melted 250g tub mascarpone 600g soft cheese 2 eggs, plus 2 yolk zest 3 lemons, juice of 1 4 tbsp plain flour 175g caster sugar

............................................. Heat oven to 180c/gas mark 4 Grease a tin ready for the cheesecake Crush the digestive biscuits in a food processor or with a rolling pin and add the melted butter Pour into the tin, press down and chill Whisk all the other ingredients together in a bowl, pour on top of the biscuits Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cheesecake has a uniform wobble Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in oven until it is cool Decorate! We piped whipped cream and raspberries on ours

Creamy Chicken Korma

Asian Salmon with Sesame Seed

This low calorie traditional Indian recipe gives you all the flavour without any of the guilt.

A Chinese and Thai infusion on a plate, an exciting way to spruce up vegetables with the tasty ginger salmon.

1 whole onion A few cloves of garlic 4 chicken breasts 200ml Skimmed Milk Yoghurt 2 tsp of garam masala 2 tsp of mild curry powder 1 cinnamon stick 3 cardamom pods a chicken stock cube Desiccated coconut Chop and a whole onion and the garlic finely Fry in a pan with oil until the onions are browned Add the chicken and spices Pour in the skimmed milk and crumble in the stock cube Simmer gently until the sauce thickens Spoon out cinnamon sticks and cardamom pops Add yoghurt to taste Serve with rice and sprinkle some desiccated coconut on the korma if required

2 Salmon fillets 5-6 radishes 1 small red onion 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds 2 fistfuls of green beans 1 splash of soy sauce 1 small piece of ginger 1 shot of vegetable oil Put a pan of salted water on the boil Add ginger to the oil Top and tail the green beans Blanch the green beans in hot water for 2-3 minutes before dunking into cool water immediately after Slice the radishes and onion Brush both sides of the salmon with the ginger oil and fry skin side down Put the onion, radishes and soy sauce in a bowl and mix Serve the sesame seed salad with the salmon

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.............................................................................................. Loaded USA Burgers You definitely won’t regret trying these stacked burgers, the perfect treat for the weekend to try with your friends. Minced Beef (you can use turkey/pork mince if you’d prefer) 1 Onion A few cloves of garlic Smoked cheese slices Cheddar cheese Bread rolls Bacon Salad for the burgers Egg Chop the onion and garlic and put them in a bowl with the mince Season to taste Add an egg Mix the ingredients together and then form into 6 large burgers and 6 smaller burgers Cook/fry the burgers until brown all the way through Fry the bacon to your perfect crispiness Stack the burgers – big burger, smoked cheese, little burger, bacon, cheddar cheese Pop under the grill until the cheese is melted Serve in the rolls with the salad Go the extra mile and serve with sweet potato fries or add an egg!

Homemade Onion Rings 1 onion cut into rings 150g self raising flour Oil for frying 180ml of sparkling water Cut the onions into rings Mix the flour, and sparkling water in a bowl Heat the oil in a frying pan Coat the ring of onion in the mixture Pop in the hot oil and turn until crispy

THE SWEDISH PRINCESS TORTA

For the marzipan:

1. Add the ground almonds and powdered sugar together in a bowl and mix using your hands, until it is roughly well combined. 2. Make a pit in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour the egg whites in, then combine using your hands. 3. Once the paste is completely even, and has become a dough with no dry ingredients that you can feel with your hands or see, wrap the dough in cling film, or put in a plastic bag, and place in the fridge. Leave for at least 3 hours, so the almonds are softened

For the sponge:

1. Pre-heat the oven to a 160 degrees. 2. Add the eggs and the sugar together in a mixing bowl and with an electric whisk or mixer, beat together for approximately 8 minutes on full speed, or until the egg mixture has turned a very, very pale shade of yellow – in fact more off-white or light beige, almost white, and TRIPLED in volume. This process is what will give you a light and airy sponge. 3. Sift the flour and baking powder in, a little at a time, and use a spatula to fold the flour in using rotary movements. Don’t whisk or the eggs will lose their air and you’ll get a flat sponge. 4. Once combined, pour into a 20cm tin that is lightly greased with butter and is lined with a baking sheet or greaseproof paper at the bottom. 5. Cook for 40 minutes, remove and let it cool on a wire rack or somewhere heat proof before attempting to remove the tin.

Putting it all together: 1. Take the marzipan out of the fridge and divide the mixture in half. Put one half in the fridge.

For the sponge: • 5 eggs • 150 grams of caster sugar • 150 grams of plain flour or potato flour • 1 tsp baking powder For the filling: • Milk for light soaking • 300ml of whipping or double cream • 150ml of raspberry jam • 300ml of custard or crème patisserie The Swedish Princess Torta cake originated in a recipe book named The Princesses New Cook Book, in 1948. The cake was originally named “The Green Torta”, but was later re-named the Princess Torta, supposedly because all of the princesses expressed a particular fondness for the cake. You might know of this cake already, if you watched the 2014 season of The Great British Bake Off where it featured in a technical challenge.

Recipe by Marie Land Andersen

Directions:

INGREDIENTS For the marzipan: • 500 grams of ground almonds • 500 grams of powdered sugar plus extra for dusting • 4 egg whites • Lime green food colouring paste or gel

2. Place the other half in a bowl/ baking sheet on a flat surface, and add the food colouring, a little at a time. 3. Mix by kneading and add more food colouring to taste. 4. Put in a fresh cling film wrap and leave to cool for 20 minutes. 5. Once the sponge is cooled completely, pour all the whipping cream into a mixing bowl and whisk until slightly stiff.Set aside. 6. Take the marzipan out of the fridge and place between two baking sheets on a flat surface. Dust the bottom sheet with powdered sugar, and some on the surface of the marzipan, cover with the other baking sheet and using a rolling pin or equivalent to roll out the dough. 7. Keep changing the rolling direction and every so often take off the top baking sheet and dust with more sugar, then turn the whole thing on its head and dust with some more icing sugar. 8. Repeat process until the dough is about half a centimetre.

Finishing touches: 1. Use a large knife to divide the sponge into two layers and gently set one aside. 2. Evenly drizzle a small amount of milk onto the sponge for soaking. 3. Spread half the raspberry jam evenly across the whole surface. Add half the custard or equivalent. 4. Finally, add half the whipped cream. 5. Place the second layer on top and repeat the process with the rest of the ingredients. 6. Try and create a slight dome shape using the whipping cream. 7. Finally, remove the top baking sheet from the marzipan and gently, keeping the palm of your hand in the middle of the marzipan lid, flip over the cake so the middle, where your palm is, rests at the middle top of the cake. 8. Remove the baking sheet gently. Use a pizza cutter to trim off the excess marzipan.

Decorate your cake: Use some of the leftover marzipan to make a little red or pink rose to put on the top as a decoration if you like, to truly make it a classic Swedish Princess Cake. 1. Add the food colouring in very small amounts, to gently colour the paste, using your hands as before. 2. Leave to cool and once cooled completely, roll out in the same fashion you did the marzipan lid. 3. Using a 2 – 3 cm wide cookie cutter, or alternatively just a knife to cut out rounds that measure 2-3 cm in diameter, create several circles, 8 should suffice. 4. Take the first one and create the middle of the rose by just gently rolling it together. 5. Add the petals one at a time, folding around the middle, and around each other, like a real rose would look. This takes a little practice but isn’t very tricky. Just make sure the marzipan is cold it helps if you rinse your hands in cold water, to avoid heating the marzipan. The marzipan will not be affected by heat in flavour or quality, but becomes slightly frail to work with and will melt in your hands if exposed to body heat for longer periods. 6. Place it on top using a little powdered sugar combined with egg white or water, just to create a sticky liquid, and dust the whole cake with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. And there you go, a Swedish princess cake has been made! It keeps in the refrigerator for 4-7 days. If you’ve made one send us your pictures

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SPOTLIGHT PHOTO BY KAREN CATCHPOLE

2nd year English Literature and Film

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Whenever anybody asks me to share any travel stories I panic about which story to tell. There has been something I’ve loved from every place I’ve been to. How could I mention one story without mentioning the other? After a while I decided just to share a few hints and tips I picked up on my travels: Try sauce Algerienne in a Paris Kebab shop It’s so good! And you don’t need to have it on a kebab, if you’re vegetarian like me just have it on chips!

Visit the East Side Gallery in Berlin The artwork is just incredible. Plus because there is a big music venue down the same street that sometimes blasts out music, you could end up dancing unprompted to ‘Happy’ like I did with random people in the streets of Berlin! Getting lost will happen wherever you go- embrace it! You’ll learn directions in languages you don’t even speak! If you get lost in the Swiss countryside you always have the cows & grasshoppers for friends.

Avoid tourist traps This sounds pretty obvious but sometimes it’s not at the time. Remember those guys in Centurion outfits outside the Coliseum won’t take pictures with you for free. The escalators in Budapest are superfast When you get back to London ones it feels like the journey will never end. Watch the Sunset with a bottle of wine at the top of the Sacré-Cœur

Obviously the wine is optional but it does make you feel all French. You get to see them turn on all the lights around Paris- something not to be missed! Experience a stay with a native family It gives you a feel of a place in much more depth than you get from just visiting. From working as an Au Pair in Northern Germany I learned so much more about the region’s culture than I would have done if I just visited.

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Final year Geography “As a geographer I have had the opportunity to travel. As part of my course I have been to Switzerland and Spain, to learn about how the physical and social worlds work with each other. I have been lucky enough to experience different cultures, meet local people and been to visit places a normal tourist wouldn’t even think of. I find the best way to explore places is to get lost in them, and have managed to do this is London, Paris, Brussels and Grenada. Getting lost actually helps you to find your way around and sometimes you find secret treasures too! I like to explore rural areas and have family living in Wales and Ireland, meaning I get to explore with people I love surrounded by beautiful countryside.”

ZUZANA KISSOVA 1st year Graphic Design and Illustration This is actually one of my first pictures taken with a DSLR from back in 2008. It was taken on a trip to Istanbul. I have not let it go since then. I have travelled around Europe mostly, but have visited Canada and North Africa before too. I absolutely love traveling and I love traveling even more with my camera in my hand. I see things that I would not see with my naked eye.

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3rd Year Computer Science "This photo was taken during the ESN Hertfordshire trip to Amsterdam last year. I think it shows a little meaning to the reasons why Amsterdam is known as "The Venice of the North". It is truly a beautiful city."

ASHLEIGH HALE Biomedical Science Photos taken in Venice

MIRUNA CARABA 2nd year BA Marketing with Advertising â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have a strong desire to travel and explore the world, the different cultures and people. I believe traveling is the best way of learning. This picture is the sunset in Sahara Desert, Morocco. Spending the night in the desert, watching the sunset while riding camels, sleeping under the starts and watching my first moonrise accompanied by Berber music was one of the best experiences in my life.â&#x20AC;?

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5 reasons to love traveling in Tokyo 1. The locals are lovely and so helpful , just remember to learn as much Japanese as you can before you go and you’ll be fine . If you get stuck with directions it’s not uncommon for locals to walk with you so they can practice their English. 2. The mix of historic culture sights and super-uber-modern skyscrapers is surreal and so interesting. Round each corner you never know what you’re going to discover. 3. The food is amazing - from fresh sushi for breakfast at tsukiji market or sweets in very colourful kawaii shops.

Department stores also have food halls in the basement with the most amazingly cute cakes you will ever see. 4. Its POP CULTURE is everywhere, not just for jpop and anime but Western culture too. I got interviewed for a Japanese news show about NCIS just while walking around Shibuya. If you’re a fan of anything there is bound to be a wild and amazing merch shop somewhere in Tokyo. It’s geek heaven! 5. Fashion in Tokyo is the most eccentric mix from super high end to quirky boutiques. If you have ever dreamed of a major shopping spree Tokyo is definitely the city to do it in. Obviously there are way more than five reasons but you’ll just have to visit to find out!

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1st Year Mechanical Engineering

Over two weeks I travelled the south coast of Turkey, staying in towns like Marmaris and Alanya. There I went on boat tours around the coast, surveying ancient castle ruins with the occasional stop at a remote fishing port. I also went into the villages in the mountains where all the local vegetation is grown, I was lucky enough to get a tour round one of the local farms. My highlight of the trip was Dim Chi, a maze of caves stretching hundreds of metres into the ground carved out by the ice melt running down the mountain, unfortunately, here photography was forbidden.

ROSE BETTS First year BA (Hons) Business Studies Photograph taken in Puerto Pollensa, Spain in September 2014 whilst on vacation with family.

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There is an old quote which says that if you want to understand how knowledgeable a person is, ask them how much they have travelled. In many ways this quote is extremely true, because when you travel, you educate yourself on things you may not learn in a normal classroom scenario. You observe, see, smell, feel and hear things out of your regular comfort zone which teaches you many things about the world and its inhabitants. Travelling broadens your perspectives regarding global affairs, whether its culture or political. It is an education itself which is why I since a very early age have been fond of travelling. I have been fortunate enough to travel to many places around the world with my family. But I decided to share my first travelling alone experience in a city which is famous for its poetry, art, architecture, love, food

and the lively people. Lahore, located in Pakistan is a gem on its own. When we hear about Pakistan in the news, it is usually negative and disheartening stuff which is not really surprising because the country is struck with problems ranging from poverty and corruption to extremism and terrorism. But amidst all that, life in the country still goes on, Lahore being a prime example of that. My pictures provide a modern glimpse of the daily life in Lahore, showcasing its people, traditions, buildings and colours. Most of the photos are taken around the Androon e Shehar (Old City) built way before the British Raj in India which is one of the most breath taking places in Lahore. Some photos are also taken near India-Pakistan border at Wagah which hosts a ceremonial flag changing event every evening.

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TRAVEL APPS

We all love going on holiday and travelling around the world. We also all love our smartphones. If only there was a way to marry the two together. And there is! We’ve compiled a list of the top five travel apps out there at the moment that help you guide yourself around cities, organise your travel itineraries and even pack your pack! Enjoy and Bon Voyage!

PACK POINT

TRIPIT

So you’ve booked your flight and your hotel, and you’ve already done the generic “Just booked my Holiday! Woo!” tweet and/or status. Now it’s time to think about what to pack. Do you really need all those shirts? As featured in The Washington Post, BBC and CNN, PackPoint is a handy little app that will practically pack your bags for you. After a short series of general questions, such as; Are you male or female? Are you travelling for business or Leisure? How many days are you going for?, the app will organise what needs to be packed and will create a checklist for you to save. Its free for both iOS and Android and will save you time and money in the long run!

Do you usually carry around the awkward folder full of information about your holiday, bookings and flights? Well theres an app to replace that! The ultimate organiser for your travels is now available for free for your smartphone. Tripit organises all your travel plans in one place. You just have to download the app and confirm the email they send you, and Tripit will automatically create a detailed daily itinerary for every trip. You can access you itineraries on and offline and the app provides you with directions, maps and weather forecasts. Tripit will make your travelling experience that little bit easier.

TRIP JOURNAL 3. This is the perfect app for travelling bloggers, or people who simply want to share

their journeys with friends and family. Trip Journal is the #1 Google Awarded Travel App for the best trip tracking, recording, documenting and sharing features. It allows you to share routes, locations, photos, videos, comments and blog entries. Facebook, Flickr, Youtube and Twitter are also integrated, making it easier to share your content to everyone. Whilst the app costs around £2.99, it is a worthwhile purchase for those budding travel journalists

TRIPADVISOR

TRIPOSO

TripAdvisor ranks high in our list for its all-in-one features, user friendliness and extremely helpful database of information. If you want to find fun things to do and which airlines, hotels and restaurants are the best, then this is the travel app for you. With over 150 million reviews and opinions from fellow travellers, as well as countless photos and maps, TripAdvisor is the perfect app to plan your perfect holiday. The free mobile app is available for iOS and Android and allows you to browse millions of reviews, discover amazing places around the world and compare airfares and find the best deals. You can even add your own photos and reviews. Its the social media of travel apps.

Our number one spot goes to...drum roll please...Triposo! It’s free for everyone and works offline to provide you with a travel guide for the whole world. As soon as you install the app, you have offline access to every country, and each guide includes a map, things to do, major sights to visit and which restaurants and nightclubs are worth going to. To make this impressive database even more inclusive, the app provides you with a currency counter, phrasebooks for non-English locations and, when online, weather forecasts and current news events for the area. This app pretty much covers every aspect of travelling and is an absolute essential in new cities. Download and try today!

Found an invaluable travel app that we missed? Let us know @TridentMediaUK!