Why travelling alone has gained popularity…
Words by Aisha Kabir The idea of solo travelling has grown increasingly popular over the past few years. Studies show the main reason being is because of the freedom and…
Must Visit Seafront Restaurant – Shelter Hall
Words by Libby Gissing Hey all, welcome to the brand new page of this year’s travel and culture section: all things food! There will be reviews of exciting and student…
Ditching Duty Free for Devon – The staycation Surge
Words by Mia Stuckey Caravanning and cruising, Bournemouth and Barcelona, and ‘Sea, Sand, Sun’ compared to … well … whatever this is. Whilst going away may seem more alluring abroad,…
Why Brownies tend to go wrong, and how to fix them
Words By Graziela Williams You’ve heard it before- chocolate releases serotonin and dopamine, makes you happy, etcetera. But I feel like making brownies- especially with the recipe below, which comes…
Forest Bathing – A strange idea, a magnificent trick
Words by: Hal Keelin “To take a walk while out in nature and find a quiet place to lie down is one of the most delightful things one can experience”–Erling…
Summer 2021
Words by Emma Norris As I am sure is the case for many students right now, I have 21st June marked firmly in my calendar. The prospect of lockdown ending…
Death in paradise: On location
Travel and Culture Sub-Editor Bryony Rule reflects on the exotic backdrop of BBC’s recent true-crime drama ‘The Serpent’, which chronicles the sinister exploits of serial killer Charles Sobhraj.
How have students been keeping busy over lockdown?
Words by Megan Taylor With lockdown number 3 coming to a (hopeful) close, it’s safe to say all of us are ready to go back outside and live a normal…
Read now: The Badger’s Tenth Edition
Pick up a copy of The Badger's fourth edition of the term.
Wellness tourism: is it worth it?
Words By Bryony Rule Worth $639 billion in 2017, wellness tourism constitutes a key component of the global wellness industry, which is valued at over $4.5 trillion and growing at…
Icelandic Adventures: Notes from a Norse expedition
Words By Charlie Batten Sailing to and then trekking round Iceland was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, but in the end, it was easily the best thing…
How have I coped with Lockdown 3.0?
Words by Emma Norris As we enter the second month into our third national lockdown, my flatmates and I have been quickly running out of ways to entertain ourselves in…
Cultural Bite: Japanese miso marinated aubergines
Words By Bryony Rule Aubergine provides the perfect, hearty vegetarian base to absorb the warming umami flavours in this dish. The easy to make marinade is sticky, sweet and savoury,…
Upper Svaneti, Georgia, Summer 2018
Travel and Culture editor Hal Keelin recalls a memorable experience volunteering on a Hiking Trail project in the wilds of Georgia in the Summer of 2018.
Lockdown California Dreaming
Final year American Studies student Grace Curtis reminisces on her year abroad in L.A from a locked-down Brighton
Influencers Flock to the Next Travel Hotspot
Words By Katya Pristiyanti With the intensive regulations that have been put in place this year, travel has become one most people take for granted and one that is a…
Will COVID-19 passports become essential for international travel?
First Year Journalism student Sara Collins reflects on the continuing uncertainties of travelling abroad in the wake of the unrelenting Covid-19 pandemic.
Read now: The Badger’s Eighth Edition
Pick up a copy of the Badger’s Eighth edition of the academic year! From post-valentines reflections to pressing uni updates, this edition is a must read. What’s inside? Quarantine hotels…
Carnival around the world.
Words by Phoebe Adlard The first months of the New Year can feel a bit sad. We’re potentially coming down from festivity highs and are now faced with endless weeks…
A love letter to Brighton
Words By Bryony Rule For whatever reasons you decided to come to Sussex, its proximity to the city of Brighton was likely a huge pull factor. Renowned for its diversity,…