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
Ama Museum, Taipei: Empower, Heal and Remember
Nestled in the heart of the Datong district in downtown Taipei is the small and unassuming Ama Museum. This tiny museum dedicated to a small number of elderly Taiwanese citizens, who like this non-descript heritage building, have remained hidden from historical narratives for decades. Now, both the building and the … 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
Women’s History: FREE online learning resources
How women changed the world – and how women explore it – that’s what the World for a Girl family travel blog is all about. So it’s been great fun to compile a list of free online resources about women’s history I’m an absolute bookworm and have dozens of books on female … Read More
Why YOU must visit the amazing Vietnamese Women’s Museum, Hanoi
Located near Hoan Kiem Lake in Central Hanoi is the fascinating Vietnamese Women’s Museum. The museum is dedicated to studying, collecting and displaying the lives and experiences of ordinary Vietnamese women. One of only a handful of women’s museums in the world, the Vietnamese Women’s Museum is a must-visit destination … Read More
Why YOU must visit The War and Women’s Human Rights Museum in Seoul
War and Women’s Human Rights Museum 전쟁과여성인권박물관 Hidden in the backstreets of Seoul is one of South Korea’s most poignant and memorable museums the “War and Women’s Human Rights Museum“. This beautifully and thoughtfully presented museum reveals the distressing and largely untold story of the thousands of Korean “comfort women” … Read More