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Being bilingual is the best way to be

Anna Marks talks about the foolishness of going abroad without at least being armed with a phrase book.

We’ve all tried learning a language at school although most of us, unfortunately, give up as soon as the curriculum allows us. This may be due to the seeming impossibility of grasping the past-perfect-conditional-unlikely tense, but we’ve all learnt our mother tongue so it can’t be that difficult! And in today’s multicultural and international internet society, with cheap air fares aplenty, there’s more reason than ever to learn a new language.

Posted: 05/05/08 | by Anna Marks

Bite of the apple
A student’s guide to New York

Student Times a peek at Jemma Wakeford’s diary during her latest visit to “the city that doesn’t sleeps”.

This is a simple guide to the city that never sleeps. If shopping, sight-seeing and bright lights is what you want, then a short break to New York is just for you. It can be expensive, but here is how to keep costs down but still have an amazing time. This is my diary of the Big Apple.

Posted: 06/05/08

Loved up by The Liffey

Did you get that disappointed look from your partner when they opened their Valentine’s gift this year? Then don’t despair as Myles Harrington explains how a romantic couple’s getaway in Dublin is the perfect remedy to heal any wound from cupid’s arrow.

Posted: 07/03/08

Posted: 04/07/07
By Andrew Potter

BCA Warns Travelling Students of Back Danger

As exam season comes to an end an estimated 150,000 young people will be opting to take a gap year this summer. As the most popular season for people to head off in search of fun filled adventure July will see around half of all single travellers embarking on trips of a lifetime.

As thousands of students opt to ‘broaden their horizons’ in favour of entering the world of work, the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) is advising budding back packers of the potential postural pitfalls when travelling and the implications of carrying a ‘house’ on your back for long periods of time.

Posted: 02/07/07

Before You Fly

Whether it's a short flight to Dublin or a long haul to Australia, let Student Times advise you on what preparations to make before you leave for the airport.

Getting Your Kit Out

When travelling to far away destinations always ensure that you are fully equipped for the terrain you will be encountering.

On The Road

Embarking on an around the world journey is never easy, but with the right information it can be a lot smoother. Let us help...

St.Lucia - The Perfect Location for a student holiday

St Lucia has everything, perfect beaches, nice and friendly people, Great food and Brill nightlife! oooh also Cricket and the world famous Jazz!

The Jalousie Plantation in the South set amoung the Pitons is magnificent. Take a bath in one of the streams and apply the warm volcanic mud all over your body (be careful it stains clothing) and then rinse it off under a waterfall of warm water. Very theraputic.

Posted 02.02.07

Prague

The magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, whose image has been mirrored in the surface of the Vltava River for more than ten centuries. Prague is also a modern European metropolis full of energy, music, and art.

It's a city of contrasts: Serene green isles in the river and peaceful parks draping the city's seven hills are just steps away from the architectural treasures and bustling street life of the city center. Prague's atmosphere is both intimate and romantic, and quite impossible to forget once you visit.

Posted: 01.02.07

Argentina Where to go

Argentina has many natural wonders of the world, including the majestic waterfalls of Iguazú (shared with Brazil), the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier, whose towering sixty-metre walls carve icebergs into the lake below, and the fascinating whale colonies off the Península Valdés. Yet many of the country's most noteworthy sights are also its least known, such as the Reserva Natural del Iberá, a huge reserve of swamps and floating islands offering unforgettably close-up encounters with cayman, monkeys, capybara and hundreds of brightly plumed birds.

Posted: 01.03.07

Crime in South Africa

Introduction: Crime in South Africa is an issue every tourist should be aware of. Still South Africa is a near to perfect tourist destination. Its beaches and wildlife are spectacular, the standard of accommodation surpasses that of most first world counties and the value for money is unbeatable. Unfortunately South Africa does suffer from far too much crime and we hope that this information about crime in South Africa will assist your safe holiday in South Africa.

Posted 02.02.07