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
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
FREE Activity Book for Children: Girls Explore Too!
Would you like to teach your children (or students) a more inclusive version of history? Do you struggle to recall the names of any female explorers or adventurers? Are you hoping to inspire your daughters (and sons) to embrace travel and be curious about the world? Are you a teacher … Read More
The last country in Europe to give women the vote and why you should visit.
And the last country in Europe to give women the vote was… Liechtenstein. Women could not vote in Liechtenstein until 1984. Yep, you heard me right. Not 1884 but 1984. This tiny Alpine principality in Western Europe was one of the last places on Earth (at least outside the Middle … Read More
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