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  • Man taking photo of planes at airport

    The Airport Mishap

    An Airport is a place many people don’t enjoy being in. A place many consider connected to stress. There are many things that might go wrong in an airport:

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  • Rose in the train tracks in Auschwitz

    Experiencing Auschwitz; In the Shadow of ‘Dark Tourism’

    When I informed my friends and family that my Father and I were going to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, their responses fell into two categories;

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  • Cherry blossom trees

    Day Trip to Kamakura

    Although Tokyo is never boring with its bright lights, endless restaurants and shops and its unique and diverse nightlife, a dramatic change in scenery is only a train ride away.

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  • Machu Picchu

    Party Safely

    Although I have had many holidays to destinations in countries all across the world, I think it could be said that I don’t as much travel to places as I move there.

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  • People walking down quiet Japan street

    Japan’s Sleepy City, Yokohama

    Living in Tokyo as students, we were looking for a change of pace. The famous nearby city, Yokohama, grabbed our interest when we saw the ‘big O’

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  • Aerial view of Prague

    Czech Republic and Prague for New Year

    For New Year, my partner and I decided at the last minute to go abroad, having seen in the New Year in Edinburgh for the last three years.

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  • Boat on water in Thailand

    Thailand Experience

    Travelling has always been an ambition of mine. Upon finishing uni I decided it was a perfect opportunity to celebrate and experience life in a different country.

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  • Busy Russian square

    Belgium

    To many people Belgium is now associated with the horrific terrorist incident which occurred at Zaventem International airport and Maalbeek station in Brussels

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  • Russian wilderness and lake

    Russia

    Russia is high up on my bucket list! I have been desperate to visit with the architecture, palaces and different culture really grabbing me.

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  • Marjorie Marks-Stuttle CRF psychology prize 2002

    Psychology Prize 2002

    Elly Pegg has been awarded the Caroline’s Rainbow Foundation Psychology prize. The prize is presented each year in memory of ex-York College student, Caroline Stuttle

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