http://www.redbrick.me The official website of Redbrick, University of Birmingham student publication. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:46:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 http://www.redbrick.me/2013/06/your-guide-to-the-best-of-rajasthan-india/ http://www.redbrick.me/2013/06/your-guide-to-the-best-of-rajasthan-india/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:17:05 +0000 elizabeth_waind http://www.redbrick.me/?p=269888
Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer will probably be the last destination on your tour of Rajasthan, situated at the far west of the region, and you’ll certainly need to get used to the Indian heat before you go there; don’t forget your sun cream! A breath-taking, Aladdin-style fort town in the middle of the desert, Jaisalmer hosts a [...]]]> http://www.redbrick.me/2013/06/your-guide-to-the-best-of-rajasthan-india/feed/ 0 http://www.redbrick.me/2013/06/waste-or-worth-it-machu-picchu/ http://www.redbrick.me/2013/06/waste-or-worth-it-machu-picchu/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:33:32 +0000 Redbrick http://www.redbrick.me/?p=269858
Written by: Laura Foster Laura Foster explores the wonders of Machu Picchu and asks whether the trek is really worth it! In the last decade, Peru has become the destination and must-see country for many travellers, with visits usually dedicated to seeing one thing – Machu Picchu. Situated some 2000 meters above sea level amongst [...]]]> http://www.redbrick.me/2013/06/waste-or-worth-it-machu-picchu/feed/ 0 http://www.redbrick.me/2013/05/the-nostalgia-trip-america/ http://www.redbrick.me/2013/05/the-nostalgia-trip-america/#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 22:59:08 +0000 HStevens http://www.redbrick.me/?p=269440
Holidays as a kid are all well and good, but how do you transition to doing it on your own? I still remember the rippling excitement I felt as my parents announced our six-week trip to America, when I was six years old. When you’re that tiny the world feels even bigger than it does [...]]]> http://www.redbrick.me/2013/05/the-nostalgia-trip-america/feed/ 0 http://www.redbrick.me/2013/05/the-importance-of-cultural-understanding-even-in-europe/ http://www.redbrick.me/2013/05/the-importance-of-cultural-understanding-even-in-europe/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 20:49:08 +0000 Will Spence http://www.redbrick.me/?p=268323 http://www.redbrick.me/2013/05/the-importance-of-cultural-understanding-even-in-europe/feed/ 0 http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/hangover-madrid/ http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/hangover-madrid/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:01:11 +0000 chloeosborne http://www.redbrick.me/?p=265988
After a heavy night of tapas, tequila and tango, here’s some hangover tips from Chloe Osborne on how best to ease the queaze the morning after while in the Spanish capital.   The hangover holiday. We’ve all done it; that glorious cultural weekend break that we had planned to have has turned instead into 3 [...]]]> http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/hangover-madrid/feed/ 0 http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/the-baths-of-budapest/ http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/the-baths-of-budapest/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:43:42 +0000 Will Spence http://www.redbrick.me/?p=265978 http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/the-baths-of-budapest/feed/ 0 http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/venturing-into-the-dam/ http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/venturing-into-the-dam/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:32:24 +0000 Charlotte Ross http://www.redbrick.me/?p=265964
A well known haven for all things liberal, Amsterdam is a truly amazing city, and certainly a mainstay on many people’s “must-visit-before-you-die” list. Charley Ross gives us the low down on some of the exciting features this enigmatic city has to offer   There is not enough sleep, coffee or time in the day to allow [...]]]> http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/venturing-into-the-dam/feed/ 0 http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/hangover-paris/ http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/hangover-paris/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:12:43 +0000 tamarasilv http://www.redbrick.me/?p=265957 http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/hangover-paris/feed/ 0 http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/the-hidden-treasures-south-of-mexico/ http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/the-hidden-treasures-south-of-mexico/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:42:59 +0000 redbrickpaper http://www.redbrick.me/?p=265785 http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/the-hidden-treasures-south-of-mexico/feed/ 1 http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/festival-time-approaches/ http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/festival-time-approaches/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:22:24 +0000 HStevens http://www.redbrick.me/?p=265776
As the summer approaches, the same conversation seems to be going around amongst groups of friends: which festival are we going to? Hannah Stevens gives us some tips to help your choice   Festival season is fast approaching which can only mean one thing: saving time! That perfect weekend of madness isn’t cheap! But then [...]]]> http://www.redbrick.me/2013/04/festival-time-approaches/feed/ 0