You may have come across the term McDonaldisation, particularly if you have studied or work in the area of sociology. But what does Mcdonalisation actually mean? In this post I will explain what is meant by the term McDonaldisation, how the concept has come about and whether this is in fact a good or a […]
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What are the seven natural wonders of the world?
This post was last updated on December 18th, 2019 at 07:02 amThe seven natural wonders of the world are definitely on my travel ‘to-do list’! When we travel we love to visit a ‘wonder’ (as described by Karl Pilkington in one of my favourite travel shows- An Idiot Abroad), and we also love a good […]
Gambia beach holiday: The best beaches in The Gambia
This post was last updated on December 18th, 2019 at 07:02 amOne of my first major holidays was a Gambia beach holiday and I’ve since returned several times since because I loved it so much! An affordable, winter sun destination with lots of culture is always a win for me! In this post, I will […]
Slow tourism explained: What, why and where
The slow tourism industry isn’t one that is necessarily well publicised. In fact, many people have never heard of slow tourism. It does, however, comprise a significant proportion of the broader tourism industry worldwide. In parallel with an increased awareness of the importance of sustainability amongst the general public, the slow tourism movement is now […]
What are the new 7 wonders of the world?
This post was last updated on December 18th, 2019 at 07:04 amThe new 7 wonders of the world, officially and collectively known as the New7Wonders, are seven monuments around the world. When we travel we love to visit a ‘wonder’ (as described by Karl Pilkington in one of my favourite travel shows- An Idiot Abroad), […]
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Having spent years creating my own travel and tourism teaching resources only to never use them again due to changes in teaching loads/jobs etc, I think it is crazy not to share them with people who can make good use of them! Whether you’re at a school, college or university, teaching can be a challenge […]