Tags: Travel

Barcelona: When and What?

Waking up to a severe weather alert blasting and my flight being delayed is not what I wish to remember about my last day...

Efectos del Verano Joven 2024

Este verano, se ha podido disfrutar por del bono estatal ‘Verano Joven’. ¿Cuál ha sido el impacto que ha tenido en los medios de transporte?

A journey through the Himalayas: IE Transformational Leadership Journey 2024

During Spring break, second-year International Relations students, Angel Alonso and Borja Santos embark on a two-week journey through the Himalayas to reach Everest base camp.

My Trek to Everest Base Camp: Gaining 5,400 Metres of Altitude and an Appreciation for the Sherpas

Over the spring break, a group of SPEGA students were able to hike up to Mt. Everest's base camp in Nepal, led by Sherpa guides native to the region. While on the hike, students were able to immerse themselves in the culture of this ethnic group. With the goal of spreading the culture of the Sherpa people, who often go under-appreciated, Lucy Ball writes of the lessons she learned from the group's Sherpa guides while trekking up the mountain.

Spain’s Carbon Emission Cut Plan: Say Hasta la Vista to Domestic Short Haul Flights

In 2021, Spain proposed and began to undertake its ambitious 2050 climate action plan, outlining 50 goals for progressive implementation. The goal: achieve climate...

Tips and Tricks for an Affordable Weekend Trip 

The world is at our fingertips, but who is going to tell our wallets?

“Always Prepared”?: how the 25th World Scout Jamboree descended into chaos

Welcome to the 25th World Scout Jamboree! 48,000 scouts of all ages gather together in South Korea before logistical mishaps, extreme weather phenomena, and organisational canyons turn the dream into a nightmare.

Ibiza: A Perfect Mediterranean Dream

If you are in need of some sun, sea and fun - Ibiza is the perfect destination to fly out to for a couple...

Porto, Portugal: A Dazzling Weekend Getaway

Located in the northern part of the country, along the Douro River, is the second largest city of Portugal: Porto. This city is one...

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Blend of Traditional and Innovation

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is a city that has undergone significant transformation in recent years.  Once known for its strict religious laws and conservative way of...

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Do We Have Free Will? A Look Into Both Schools of Thought.

The question of whether humans possess free will has been a captivating topic of debate since the time of the Ancient Greeks. This discussion...

From Stamps to Sonny Angels: The Psychology Behind Collecting

Regardless of the items, collecting is an action fundamental to the human experience. Why do we collect and what does it say about us? I fell down a deep rabbit hole pondering over this question and I am happy to share my findings with you.

Gen Z Retrospective: The Menendez Brothers

On the night of August 20th, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez, 21 and 18, entered their Beverly Hills home with shotguns in their arms and took their parents’, José and Mary Louise ‘Kitty’ Menendez, lives. What folllowed were chaotic years, bringing us to now, after serving 35 years in prison and a resurgence in their case. How has society's perspective changed?