Is it ethical to visit the Killing Fields in Cambodia? This is a question that many travellers will ask themselves. Whilst it is fascinating to learn about this horrible history, and education is always a good thing, is it right that we as tourists are taking photographs of the victim's skulls and walking along the paths that once saw such extreme terror and devastation? Ethics is always a...
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.
There are so many fascinating facts about Russia. From its unique culture to its landscape and natural resources; there is a lot to learn about Russia. When Russia comes to mind, many people immediately think of cold winters, the red colour, and perhaps even bears....
What is modernization theory? Theories exist in every part of life - but they can be complicated. Today I’m going to explore and simplify modernization theory: where it came from, what it is and how it works! What is modernization theory? Modernization theory is a...
Do you want to learn some interesting facts about rainforests? Rainforests cover a whopping 12.5% of Earth’s land, making them a very important part of our world! And did you know rainforests are home to half of the world's animal and plant species? Well in this...
Halal tourism is rapidly growing in popularity alongside the reeligion itself - but what exactly is it, and what makes it so popular? Let's find out! What is halal tourism? Halal tourism is a specific branch of tourism aimed towards people of the Muslim faith - it...
