Comment Editor,Lauren Penzer, shares how the Olympics impacted her trip to Paris, explaining her preference for the city’s art and literature hotspots rather than the sporting events

Sports Editor, Charlie King, recounts the highlights of his summer spent interrailing across Europe, stating that despite some negative aspects, it is a trip everyone should experience

Travel Writer, Rhona McKenzie, reflects on her short visit to Glasgow, praising the city's beautiful streets and swathes of culinary delights

Travel Writer, Kierat Basi, details her short break in Barcelona, highlighting the Spanish city’s combination of vibrant nightlife, food and architecture

Travel writer, Zoë Maddock, shares her summer spent in Queensland where she enjoyed watersports, wildlife and whale watching

Travel Editor, Caitlin McGraw, reflects on the Swedish city where she studied abroad, reminiscing fondly on its lively student culture, enjoyable traditions and mesmerising architecture

Travel writer, Hanna Rumowska, details her vacation of a lifetime to Hawaii, critically reflecting on the islands’ tourist industry

Culture Editor Ilina Jha praises the Black Country Living Museum and Stratford-Upon-Avon as offering something different to Birmingham City Centre, highlighting the cultural immersion they both offer

Travel Editor Lydia Don recounts her three day trip to Salou and Barcelona, downplaying the idea that Brits abroad destinations cannot provide relaxing and culturally enlightening experiences

Travel Writer Thisbe Titley outlines her top tips for travelling sustainably, highlighting global role models for ecotourism that we can all learn from

Digital Editor Halima Ahad shares Birmingham's best surrounding areas, praising the overall focus on independent businesses and unique fun activities

Travel Editor Lydia Don reflects on her past trip to Singapore, giving readers her top tourist recommendations whilst sharing ways of integrating into local society