Travel Archives – The College View

Backpacking travel tips

April 17, 2019

Ask the locals for their opinion! If you’re planning a night out ask where the good spots are.

Stay-cation in Ireland

April 17, 2019

Keep it cheap, cheerful and adventurous by getting off the beaten tourist track and exploring some hidden gems.

Ecolodges became popular around this time also. They allow visitors to live completely inside natural environments. The lodges are intended to blend with the landscape around them. The main function is to allow visitors to be in close contact with nature without disturbing it.

Wanderlust- Gyeongju

March 20, 2019

Gyeongju was the capital city of Korea during the 1000-year-long ancient Silla dynasty, and much of its heritage remains in unison with modern life: cafes, restaurants, and brand-name clothes and cosmetic shops.

J1 Essentials

March 20, 2019

After my J1 in San Francisco there was a few things that I learned that nobody told me before I left.

Gap year gains

March 6, 2019

It’s time to start taking advantage of the bank holiday weekends, midterms and reading weeks. A few small breaks spread across the year will allow you to recharge your batteries, over and over again.

Get on the road to empty pockets and stress

March 6, 2019

While it is quite understandable that the government don’t want anybody to be allowed to drive on a whim and go through the front wall of a house (as a learner driver did in January) the stress of the whole process makes many people put off learning to drive.

Travelling Tips with StephMyLife

March 6, 2019

Travel blogger StephMyLife gives us her tips on how to budget for your travelling plans.

USIT graduate visa is taking a vacation

February 20, 2019

Did you know the graduate visa to go to the US has changed? If you have planned to go across the pond for work straight after college you need to know this information.

Wanderlust-Reykjavik

February 20, 2019

Planning on visiting Iceland anytime soon? We take a look at what Iceland capital city has to offer.

A foodie’s guide to Prague

February 6, 2019

Most Czech families have their own secret koláč recipes which have been passed down through the generations and can be found in most bakeries in the city.

Wanderlust: Lausanne

November 28, 2018

Last call in most of the bars in Lausanne is at 10pm and unlike in Ireland where last call often means that you can stay in the pub for another hour or so, the Swiss don’t tolerate such practices. Bar staff will clear the place out within five minutes and hand you a plastic cup to pour the rest of your pint in.

Wanderlust – Christmas markets

November 14, 2018

Michael Walsh gives us the lowdown on where and when to go for the ultimate Christmas markets.

Getting in the Halloween spirit

October 17, 2018

As the air turns cold, the leaves turn brown and woolly hats and scarves are rooted from the depths of our wardrobes, the autumn winds carry with them, a sense of enchantment, of mystery and

Wanderlust-J1 in San Fran

October 3, 2018

The experience everyone talks about with fond memories of their sunny summers on the West Coast, from my experience it wasn’t always just as fond as I was told, however, it was still one of the best experiences of my life.

Romantic Ronda

October 3, 2018

But believe it or not, there’s more to Spain than just Ibiza and Salou. For those looking for something a bit different, Ronda may be perfect.

Essentials you need for the summer holiday

April 18, 2018

Aoife O’Brien has got you covered when it comes to holiday packing this year so you don’t have to worry

The journey to the J1

April 4, 2018

As J1 season rolls around again, Ashleigh Nolan told her tale of how she organised, funded and prepared for her trip to America last summer.

How to give back this summer by volunteering

March 21, 2018

Niall O’Donoghue shares expert tips on how to make the most out of volunteering this summer.

International Women’s Day around the world

March 21, 2018

Benedetta Geddo explores the different ways International Women’s Day was celebrated around the world this year.

Visiting the Big Apple in a New York minute

March 12, 2018

Welcome to New York City- epicentre of the arts, creator of new fashions and engrossed with every genre of restaurant and bar. New York has it all, but visiting (or staying) without some sort of itinerary

How to hostel hop without hating the experience

March 7, 2018

Booking a hostel is tricky business, with factors like cost and location to consider. David Kelly discusses the ins and outs of staying in hostels for student travellers.

How to visit Manchester on a student budget

February 21, 2018

Aine Conaty shares her top tips for planning a weekend getaway to Manchester on the cheap.

Travel Tales – American fun without the J1

February 21, 2018

Heading on a J1 is often thought as the American dream for Irish students but Rachael Martin tells how she had the experience without the actual Visa.

Losing yourself In Bruges

February 14, 2018

During a short city break, Cathal Mc Cahey unlocked the beauty, atmosphere and tales of the understated city that is Bruges.