Robben Island is an incredible place to visit and is the perfect tourist attraction to take students who are learning about history, psychology, travel and tourism and a range of other subjects. We visited Robben Island as part of our tour through southern South Africa, and it was a highlight of our trip. A form of dark tourism, it was a little macabre at times, but the educational benefits of a...
Boulders Beach is a beach in Cape Town, South Africa. Every year tourists flock there to get close to African Penguins. Read on to find out everything you need to know about visit Boulders Beach, and how to see lots of penguins! Why visit Boulders Beach penguins? Boulders Beach is the only place in the world where you can get close to African Penguins. There are currently between 2,000 and 3,000...
During our travels through South Africa we LOVED visiting the ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn! In fact, if you’re travelling to Oudtshoorn, South Africa, then chances are visiting an ostrich farm is on your list. To help you find the best ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn to visit, I’ve put together this guide. Enjoy! The best ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn There are a lot of ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn....
Situated on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa, the Cape of Good Hope is a rocky headland known for it’s stunning scenery. We visited during our travels through South Africa and we loved it! If you want to know more about the Cape of Good Hope history, read on. Who discovered the Cape of Good Hope? It is believed that Bartolomeu Dias (c. 1450-1500) discovered the Cape of...
The Cape Point promontory in South Africa is a destination that should be on any South Afric travel itinerary. It’s at the southeast corner of the Cape Peninsula, a beautiful mountainous area at the extreme most southwestern tip of the country. We took a day trip from Cape Town to the Cape Point area and it was a highlight of our trip through South Africa! Less tourists and more nature, it was a...
Travelling to South Africa with a baby is a fantastic experience as there is soooo much to do! With animals to spot, lush oceans to swim in, African music to listen to, exotic foods to try and exciting sand dunes to play on it is literally the best sensory experience for kids! I'd like to start this post with a little disclaimer- I'm not really sure if Isla still qualifies as a 'baby'! I was...
I’ve been travelling, studying and teaching travel and tourism since I was 16. Through Tourism Teacher I share my knowledge on the principles and practice of travel and tourism management from both an academic and practical perspective.
Birth tourism isn't a term we hear everyday, but it is in actual fact a real thing! Want to learn all about it? Read on... What is birth tourism? As the name suggests, birth tourism is the action of travelling to a different destination for the purpose of giving...
Tourism in Cornwall visitor guide - The best things to do in Cornwall. Here is an overview of Cornwall as a tourist destination, including places to stay, what to pack, sights to see and the best things to do in Cornwall ! Tourism in Cornwall- an overview Tourism in...
Tourism in the Isle of Wight is big business and it is no surprise why that the Isle of Wight is becoming such a popular destination in recent years, with its stunning beaches and amazing natural scenery. Whether you're booking a holiday or staying for a daytrip, here...
Sustainability quotes are great because they remind us how important sustainability is and they help to inspire us to be more sustainable in our everyday lives. As the likes of Greta Thunburg and David Attenborough like to remind us- we simply cannot continue living...
