The history books are laden with the names of British men who by intelligence, willpower or force changed the history of the world. Names like Charles Darwin, James Cook and Winston Churchill are engraved in the minds of millions of students worldwide. BUT WHAT ABOUT BRITISH WOMEN? What about the … Read More
National Geographic Barbies: Empowering Gifts for Adventurous Girls
Each year as Christmas and birthdays roll around in our family, the questions of what makes empowering gifts for girls comes up. It’s not easy to find gifts that celebrate strong women AND that young girls really want. This year, National Geographic partnered with Mattel Inc. to create a range … Read More
Conquering the Explorers’ Grand Slam before her 21st birthday: Marin Minamiya
Marin Minamiya is one of those rare public speakers who give you goosebumps. Her smiles, enthusiasm and positive attitude are infectious. I heard Marin Minamiya speak at ZafigoX 2019 – Malaysia’s largest female-exclusive travel event. I was so inspired that I asked her if I could write about her on … Read More
In the footsteps of fearless female explorers: Deborah Patterson
It’s an absolute privilege to have a guest post on World for a Girl by the author Debbie Patterson. Debbie is the writer behind the British Library’s children’s book Great Voyages: daring adventurers from James Cook to Gertrude Bell. I asked Debbie about the fearless female explorers that she featured in her … Read More
Fearless, Fierce and Female: The she-pirates who ruled the waves
We’ve had some amazing holidays exploring the Caribbean with our children. Playing in the sand on friendly tropical islands but did you know that only a few hundred years ago the Caribbean was a dangerous and lawless part of the world? The West Indies was a place where women were … Read More
Magnificent Women: Monuments, Museums and Murals
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2019, World for a Girl has teamed up with 18 amazing travel bloggers to bring you an epic selection of sites dedicated to inspirational and pioneering women around the world. From the beautifully restored homes of famous female artists, singers and scientists to poignant monuments … Read More