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Young travellers are no longer thumbing through glossy brochures or browsing travel agent shop windows to map out their adventures. Instead, social media travel content has revolutionised the way they plan and execute their trips—one ‘like, comment, follow’ at a time. From Instagram profiles filled with dreamy landscapes to TikTok videos offering real-time tips, online platforms are reshaping the dynamics of tourism. According to a study by Adobe, 1 in 10 Gen Z TikTok users now turn to TikTok as a search engine, favouring short-form, visually engaging content over traditional browsers like Google. Sixty percent of Gen Z TikTok users say they’ve visited new destinations after discovering them on the platform. This shift highlights how content creation is transfo...

A summer trip in between university semesters to the Algarve, Portugal. Image Credits: Sophie Jarvis Let's face it, being a student comes with lots of perks, (cheaper streaming services, UniDays discounts, and, you know, getting a higher education), but having a big travel budget? Not so much. But with that being said, it doesn't mean you shouldn't wring your wanderlust wherever you can- whether you're planning a mini weekend getaway or a group trip with your housemates for the uni break, you can absolutely travel on a shoestring student budget without sacrificing fun and adventure. Here is a collection of 10 tried-and-tested travel tips that will help you keep your globetrotting goals pocket-friendly, stress-free, and unforgettable... ready to start packing? Let's take off! Sea...

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Students on a Shoestring: 10 Ways to Keep your Trip Cheap and Cheerful