{"id":24387,"date":"2023-08-16T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T09:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/?p=24387"},"modified":"2023-08-02T13:51:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T12:51:11","slug":"come-on-barbies-lets-go-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/student-blog\/2023\/08\/16\/come-on-barbies-lets-go-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Come on, Barbies, let’s go travel!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A big reason why I chose to study in England<\/a> was to be only a few short hours away from other beautiful cities across Europe. While grinding on my coursework, the one thing that kept me motivated was planning a holiday after my submission date. Although travelling can come with a lot of costs and stress throughout the planning process, I always look out at the sun setting on the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean, Adriatic Sea, or Baltic Sea and think to myself about how much it was all worth it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

One of my favourite pastimes is going on Google Trips and seeing what new city I can explore on a budget! Some swear by Student Universe, Skyscanner, or the plethora of travel websites, but all these different companies offer so much information to compare and generate deals on flights and hotels, so why not try out their free service? (On private mode, of course!)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

There is no greater satisfaction than biting into a local delicacy in the Old Town after spending the day boating around the neighbouring islands, caves, or lagoons. No matter what street you walk through, there will always be a cute background for a photo op! Museums, local boutiques, food halls, and markets, there is a lot to see for all varying interests.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What I love most about travelling is learning more about the destination’s culture. It\u2019s so enriching and eye-opening to see the different architecture and landscape, hear the local language and music, taste the national dishes, and learn more about the history of how each place came to be and its influence on the world. Coming from a multicultural household, I enjoy noticing differences and similarities between various cultures. It\u2019s truly a humbling experience to see how big and small the world can be.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n

From my experience, here are some things I learned and wished I would have known earlier:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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  1. Coach or Railcard\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n