‘#Alive’: Predictable but enjoyable
Hayley Ho reveals the hotly anticipated sequel to 'Train to Busan', '#Alive'. A South Korean horror film fit for anyone wanting a fright...
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‘Abyss’ review
Hayley Ho reviews South Korean drama 'Abyss', reflecting on the mysterious and dramatic plots, while praising the cast for creating emotion and portraying genuine relationships.
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The art of gifting books
Hayley Ho considers what books we should be gifting in light of David Nicholls claiming “gifting books feels like changing the music at someone else’s party"
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Places on campus that hold memories
Being away from our campus means we treasure our memories there even more than we usually would. Hayley Ho and Emma Wilkes share the places on campus that hold the most special memories for them.
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The ‘Korean Wave’: pop culture and tourism
People are often inspired to visit South Korea because of an interest in K-pop or K-Drama. Hayley Ho explores this phenomenon and how it draws tourists.
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Should we eat at chains while travelling abroad?
Fast food chains means that travellers can access familiar food wherever they go. But should they do so? Hayley Ho and George Maxwell argue for and against eating at chains abroad.
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The significance of TV show soundtracks
Hayley Ho shares the significance of TV show soundtracks to her, reflecting on how soundtracks can create emotion, tension or nostalgia to fit the overall tone of TV shows.
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What makes the perfect travel journal entry?
Journaling is a great way to record document your travels, but what makes for the perfect travel journal entry? Personally, I like to include quite a lot of details in my travel journal.
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The best ways to beat boredom on your next holiday
Although going on holiday is great fun most of the time, there are often moments when it can be boring. Maybe you’re waiting for your next flight, maybe you’re on the flight and it’s a long-haul, or possibly you’re just waiting for the rest of your travel companions to get ready. Here are some tips for what you can do to pass the time when you’re bored on holiday.
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Why we should have a clear conscience in indulging in guilty pleasures
Hayley Ho argues in defence of the books so often dubbed to be 'guilty pleasures' and suggests why we should be guilt-free in enjoying them.
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Why a family holiday is the best way to spend some family time together
While many of us are at the age where we are able to and happy to go travelling with friends, we often continue to go on family holidays. Family holidays are a nice way to spend time with your family and make nice memories, away from our busy daily lives. Now that many of us are living away from home for the majority of the year, it’s difficult to spend much time with family. Even when you’re back at home, you may be meeting up with old friends, so it’s nice to exclusively spend time with family.
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Why it is not always a bad idea to take your gadgets on holiday
Going on holiday is a good time to leave technology aside for a bit, but at the same time, technology can be very useful when travelling, and make things run a little smoother. For me, I would always take my phone, for the obvious function of contacting people and taking photos. However, I would also use my phone to set alarms in the morning, so I can make the most of the day, or use the maps to find tourist spots and places to eat.
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