On my virtual travels this week, I have been pondering the value of geography in education. As an example, the national curriculum in England programme of study for Geography describes… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 11
World Heritage Sites are flagship attractions in the tourism industries of many countries. Visitor numbers are massively impacted by the current pandemic, with many closed to the public temporarily and… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 10
On 18th May 1980, 57 people lost their lives when Mount St. Helens in the USA erupted, spreading destruction for many miles around. I remember watching the great plumes of… Read More »Mount St. Helens: 1980 Eruption
Find a few minutes in your day to explore the world, where each destination on the map introduces a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transport yourself beyond the confines of… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 9
There are 45 volcanoes with ongoing eruptions as of today across the world. From the Saunders and Erebus volcanoes in Antarctica to Klyuschevskoy in Russia and Popocatepeti in Mexico. Living… Read More »Mount Tarawera: 1886 Eruption
On my daily virtual visit to a World Heritage Site, I often have a look at a local museum website. I have almost stopped noticing the inevitable banner spread across… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 8
At 9:58 pm on 10th April 2020, Anak Krakatoa (Child of Krakatoa) erupted into life, sending a column of ash and smoke 200 metres into the air; followed by a… Read More »Krakatoa: 1883 Eruption
Almost 2 months in to our trip around UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, and I am constantly amazed at the fascinating insights into the world histories being discovered. From the delicate… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 7
Creative practice can bring our experiences of history, people and place alive in refreshing and original ways. I love this contribution about Sarah Rae Redrup, and her response to the… Read More »The Women’s Bureau of Rebellion
Continuing our exploration of World Heritage Sites, visiting one new site everyday during this time of pandemic. Reminding ourselves of the beauty and diversity of the planet on which we… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 6
In this last week we have travelled across the world, from Colombia in the South American continent to Kazakhstan, Cyprus and Afghanistan in Eurasia, and to the African countries of… Read More »A Virtual Journey Around the World: Week 5
Jimi Hendrix, The Who, the Rolling Stones and many more music legends performed at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970. Over 600,000 fans came from all over the world… Read More »An Isle of Wight Adventure