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Kenya

Kenya caught me off guard. I thought I’d like it there, but I could not have anticipated the immense impact it had on me, and the...

I fly today.

The day has come. Today, I fly to Kenya. Despite the fact that this trip has been a long time coming, the day has come round all of a...

I'm going to Kenya for two and a half months!

Yes, you heard it right. My dream to volunteer abroad with International Citizen Service (ICS) will soon become a reality. This June, I...

Book Review: The New Mrs Clifton

Waiting for the train to London Waterloo, I ventured into the Thames Ditton Station waiting room so as to avoid the icy wind whipping at...

Reasons to give triathlon a go

"I've decided to give triathlon a go this year." Cue raised eyebrows, a slight grimace and a nod of respect. Triathlon is evidently not...

What my year abroad in Washington D.C. taught me about networking

Networking. We’ve all heard of it and we all know we should be doing it. I have lost count of the number of times I have asked for career...

Slowing it down: learning how to take a break

There's something extremely rewarding about coming back from a workout exhausted and dripping with sweat. You feel accomplished and...

It's almost over...

What I've learned from my year in D.C.

First week in D.C.

I honestly don't have many negative things to say about my first week in D.C. Before departing my mind wandered, imagining all the...

5 summer things to do in and around Basel on a budget

Basel is a beautiful and diverse city, but it is no secret that a visit to Switzerland can come at a hefty price. However, don't be...

Ideas for staying in shape on holiday

Staying in shape and maintaining your fitness over the summer can be challenging. With enticing beaches for lounging, ice cream...

Paddles and pilates: the necessity of less strenuous exercise

When people think of exercise, images of intense gymming sessions and exhausting runs often spring to mind. Although I am all for doing a...

Why breakfast is my favourite meal of the day

Breakfast is undoubtably the best meal of the day. If you have read my previous post on why to exercise before breakfast, you will know...

Why you should exercise before breakfast

This is something I honestly never thought I would say... I was always the type of person who preferred to work out in the evenings. I...