Looking for an engagement ring? What terms do you need to know?
Looking for an engagement ring? What terms do you need to know? - words Al Woods If you’ve been looking at engagement rings, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed by some of the terms that you’ve encountered whilst shopping. Buying an engagement ring is a major...
Top tips for the most relaxing holiday
words Alexa Wang If you’re like me, you probably have a habit of letting stress get the better of you sometimes. You work hard and play hard but don’t always know how to relax. Plus, you’ve likely spent months planning your dream summer break. But attempting to tie up...
How the world’s oldest civilisation has made Australia a better place to live
Australia has many striking features that make it one of the best countries in the world. While these features may not include its people, no description of the continent is completed without a mention of its original inhabitants–the Aboriginals. The world’s oldest...
Ingmar Bergman – A year in a life
words Paul Risker In 1957, aside from directing two of his most celebrated works The Seventh Seal and Wild Strawberries, Ingmar Bergman directed four plays. It is a year that stands as a testament to his creative fervour, and it is this specific year that Jane...
Dinner at the Senate Room, the Royal Academy’s flagship restaurant
Words: Abigail Blasi It’s a surprise to find a restaurant tucked into a back room of the Royal Academy. But this is no ordinary room: the ceilings are so dizzyingly tall that you have to crane to look up at them. Somewhere in the stratosphere is an icing-sugar stucco...
How to make sure your next holiday goes smoothly
words Alexa Wang Image source: Pexels Every year, approximately 2.8 billion people travel the world. For these billions of holidaymakers and travellers, the primary concern remains the same: How can we ensure that our holiday goes smoothly? We want to be able to enjoy...
Warehouse raving at Transmusicales, France’s surreal music fest
Words: Chris Zacharia Do you like Tibetan Acid House? I didn’t know it, but it turns out I'm a big fan of Tibetan Acid House. In fact, before seeing Ko Shin Moon at Transmusicales 2018, I didn’t even know it was a genre. Who would listen to, let alone play, such a...
High Rankin & friends – Untangling mental health in music
words Alexa Wang We all face many pressures. The pressure to look right, to conform or even to rebel in the right way. We live in a hooked-up online world too which seems to magnify everything. For young musicians the pressures are great. Many people involved in the...
3 historical gems you simply must visit in Marrakech
Established over one thousand years ago on the edge of the Sahara, Marrakech is a wonderful city with a rich history. One of Morocco’s four Imperial cities, Marrakech is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is home to many fascinating places of historical interest. If you...
Passing through Mumbai? Here’s how to make the most of it
Words: Abigail Blasi Mumbai is a metropolis with charm. It’s the sea: looking out into the ocean from this collection of seven islands and reclaimed land renders the city almost dreamlike. There's a sense of space despite its improbable size (Greater Mumbai numbers...
How to plan a trip to London on a budget
words Alexa Wang London is one of the most diverse, cultural, and exciting cities in the world – but it is also one of the most expensive to visit. However, don’t assume that London is out of your price range, as you can still enjoy a trip to the city on a small...
Chill apparel that men can wear on a hot day
The holiday season is right around the corner, and the best way to get away from the freezing-cold weather is to go on a tropical getaway. After you’ve booked your plane tickets and accommodations and planned out your itinerary, you can start packing your summer...
5 tips to declutter your travel bag
It's always great to travel whenever possible. The thrill of going somewhere new and seeing new things is half the excitement. It helps us create memories that will last a lifetime. There's a lot of things to do before going on a long vacation. One of the most...
How to save money when buying musical instruments
words Al Woods Buying musical instruments can be an expensive affair, especially when you consider that a basic drum kit costs up to a grand. Whether you are a professional musician or just learning, you need to save money without sacrificing quality when buying...
Exploring Seven Dials, the secretive maze of the offbeat and independent
‘Seven Dials? Where’s that, then?’ For one of London’s most distinctive quarters, Seven Dials is secretive. My friend has lived in London for years, but still isn’t quite sure where this cobbled maze of sisterly streets actually is. Sandwiched between some of the...