Lauren Razavi
Lauren is a freelance writer and blogger based in Norwich. She specialises in food and travel features, with a particular emphasis on all things Middle Eastern. She has contributed to a variety of online and offline publications including The Guardian, Wanderlust Magazine and Huffington Post UK. Visit Lauren’s lifestyle blog Take on the Road here: www.takeontheroad.com.
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Teach English, see the world
28 November 2012 04:42 PM
Everybody loves to travel, but to do so when you’re a student is a double-edged sword. You have the largest stretches of free time you’re ever likely to have, but money is tight and travel costly.
Judge Iran by its people, not its politics
06 November 2012 12:38 PM
Most British citizens wouldn't like to be held accountable for all the policies of David Cameron, so why am I subjected to so many silly stereotypes about Iranians?
Should universities provide faith facilities on campus?
22 October 2012 02:51 PM
The way religion relates to politics and society is something that shapes many of the debates we find at the forefront of public policy and international relations in the modern world. Universities are no exception to this trend, and recent changes at regional UK institutions are highlighting religion’s place as a popular, and often controversial, topic for discussion.
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Pope Francis: Being an atheist is alright as long as you do good
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Man and woman arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder victim of Woolwich machete attack, named as Drummer Lee Rigby
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'Sickening, deluded and unforgivable': Horrific attack brings terror to London’s streets
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Archaeologists uncover nearly 5,000 cave paintings in Burgos, Mexico
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Woolwich attack: The EDL will seek to exploit this evil crime for their own evil ends
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