At Warwick, adventure begins long before you even set foot on a plane. Societies here turn curiosity into journeys that stretch across countries and cultures. Campus is bustling with opportunities to discover different cultures in between lectures and late-night study sessions. Warwick’s travel and cultural societies provide your ticket to...
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Colonialism has long been understood as a force of political and economic domination, but today, well into the first quarter of the 21st century, its ecological impacts are proving just as profound. The large-scale extraction of natural resources, land dispossession, and environmental destruction have been intrinsic to colonial expansion, shaping...
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There is a certain romanticism in the idea of solo travel – one person, one backpack, and the world at your feet. The notion of setting off alone, untethered from routine and obligation, is both exhilarating and terrifying. Some view it as an act of bravery, a declaration of independence...
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In an era of rising global temperatures, shifting weather patterns, and environmental uncertainty, one of the most immediate ways that people in the so-called ‘Global North’ are beginning to feel the impact of climate change is through their grocery bills. Once predictable and stable, the cost of everyday goods like...
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The South American landscape is a study in extremes. The Amazon basin, often referred to as the ‘lungs of the earth’, teems with biodiversity; whilst the Andes, the world’s longest mountain range, provides breathtaking views and vital resources. To the South, Patagonia offers windswept plains and glaciers that defy time....
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It is one thing to go on holiday and marvel at the beauty of coral reefs, the architecture of Florence or the grandeur of ancient temples, but quite another to visit places laced with tragedy, death and suffering. Such is the nature of ‘dark tourism’. From ancient battlegrounds to disaster...
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In our fast-paced world, the art of travel is being redefined. While long vacations to far-flung destinations will always have their allure, there is an ever-growing trend among travellers: the cultural getaway. It offers a depth-over-distance approach to travel, focusing on meaningful, immersive experiences and specific aspects of a destination’s...
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It’s another tequila sunrise/ Starin’ slowly ‘cross the sky’ wrote the Eagles in 1973, not only as a reference to the drink but to the feeling of staying up all night, only to be caught off guard by the timeless allure of the day’s bookends. Nowadays, that feeling gets forgotten....
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