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There’s More to Gdańsk than the Shipyard
Isabelle Watts reflects on the captivating yet understated charm of Gdańsk, Poland.
Interrailing: the modern Grand Tour?
Travel Editor Tom Masters writes a thoughtful comparison between the Grand Tour of the past and the modern Interrailing trip, exploring the history and continuity of our travel traditions.
All (too) quiet in Chișinău
In this intriguing article, James Lewis explores his impressions of the Moldovan capital Chișinău. From the Moldovan comedy scene to bleak taxi rides, from domestic politics to the Moldovan bid to accede to the EU, Lewis offers an insightful commentary of the current state of affairs in Moldova.
Through or straight to?
Two friends with very different travel styles, Abby Hallett and Michael Watts reflect on reconciling their contrasting approaches
A Photodiary of Medellín’s Comuna 13
Sharleen Opia takes us with her on a colourful photographic tour of the delights of Comuna 13, a bustling neighbourhood of the vibrant Colombian city of Medellín, where she is currently living on her year abroad.
The serenity of Sevilla; a city founded on the warmth of its people
With her personal experiences in the city of Seville, Rebecca Turner reflects on what we can learn from Sevillian lifestyle
The CLC Guidebook to: Amsterdam
With the first installment of the CLC Guidebook, Travel Editor Alex Levy navigates Amsterdam’s labrynthine streets and canals to highlight some of the capital’s best spots, by day and night.
IMMERSION II - Culture
Why do we choose to study the languages we do? In her second installment, Lily Alford teases the tricky question of cultural engagement, exploring how a love of reggaeton or Argentine politics may not be the only key to the great glass door of Spanish language learning and culture.
A Halal Food Guide to Taipei
Whether you’re on your year abroad or hoping to jet off soon, following a halal diet is something many of us have to keep in mind when travelling. When it comes to Taipei, Asma Ibrahim has got you covered. These halal hot spots are sure to get your tastebuds tingling.
IMMERSION I - Language
With the first instalment of her slow-travel series, Lily Alford reflects on the opportunities for personal growth which are presented to us through language learning. Some days the words spill, others they sputter, but they are never wasted.
Postcard from Amsterdam: through a half-opened window
In the first of CLC’s Postcards, Alex Levy evokes the distinctive charm of the Dutch capital through a reflection on memory and place.