Sex and the (Univer)City | Snakes on a plane April 9, 2019April 7, 2019 Devon Bidal On Monday, Star Vancouver reporter Joanna Chiu tweeted that while she was on a flight to Toronto, she witnessed an older man hitting on a teenaged girl who was seated
Gap year travelling won’t solve your quarter-life crisis January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 Kate Korte Don’t know what to do with your life? Travel might not be the answer. Running away, or travelling, may seem like an easy way out of your quarter-life crisis. But be...
Travel — considerations on purpose November 28, 2018 Leo McKee-Reid Searching amongst the chaos “Hello, my friend! What are you doing here?!” I’m stumped. The sun is setting over the lush, mountainous landscape, which I'll soon be travelling through overnight on...
Don’t go chasing Instagram likes October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 Kate Korte Bali’s waterfalls look better on Instagram than they do in person. These days, it’s starting to seem like social media and travel go hand in hand. While travelling to any...
Five reasons to not go on a field school (and five reasons why you should) September 21, 2018September 20, 2018 Kelly Clark Maybe you’re looking for a way to round out that elective requirement, raise your GPA, or see the world on your parents’ (or student loans’) dime. Field Schools seem like...
Accessing my abilities in Cuba September 13, 2018September 11, 2018 Georgia Pike I am a student at UVic who gets around campus with the help of a guide dog. I am legally blind. With help, I was able to study for a...
The top ten things to do in Xi’an, China September 5, 2018 Laurel Adams Xi’an, China, the 5 000-year-old capital of 13 dynasties, has a vast array of history, art, architecture, archaeology, and culture. Its recent incarnation as a crucial part of the international and...
The BC Ferries survival handbook April 23, 2018April 25, 2018 Marshall Scott-Bigsby How to make the most of your hour-and-a-half boat ride It’s that time of year again — students are soon to find themselves soliciting services from an organization that every Vancouver Island uncle refers...
Summer travel tips for students April 22, 2018April 22, 2018 Kate Korte If you’re like me, exam studying comes with a side of daydreaming about summer. I cannot wait to recycle all of my notes, pack up my suitcase, and get on...
Pedal Power: Travelling B.C. on a bike August 10, 2017August 9, 2017 Jack Seaberry I remember the days I spent running around the coastal forests of B.C.; my parents cooking dinner somewhere in the distance as I played with my brother in the trees....