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Geographer Meets Whisky Drinker ….

Posted on December 14, 2022 by devongeography

A new Kickstarter item from ‘Liiton’ whiskey produces whisky glasses to a ‘mountain peaks’ theme. Would make a nice addition to any geographer’s drinks cabinet!  

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Where Are The Highest Cities In The World?

Posted on August 5, 2022 by devongeography

How many of the top 20 would you manage to name? This ‘Visual Capitalist’ infographic shows the top 50 highest cities over a background of some of the world’s highest mountains. Top Ten La Paz (Bolivia) – 3869m Quito (Ecuador) … Continue reading →

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World’s Highest Mountains

Posted on July 2, 2022 by devongeography

Here’s a good pub quiz geography question – ‘Name  the ten highest mountains in the world.’ Most people will name Everest as the highest, and quite a lot will be able to identify K2 as being in second place. Not … Continue reading →

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Can You Name The World’s Highest Peaks?

Posted on November 5, 2019 by devongeography

A Special Forces veteran has just completed the fastest ever ascent of the world’s 14 highest peaks – in just 189 days. This amazing feat achieved by former Gurkha soldier Nirmal Purja knocked no less than seven-and-a-half years off the … Continue reading →

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New Interactive Relief Map Tool

Posted on April 24, 2019 by devongeography

I stumbled across an interesting map tool today, via the excellent Simon Kuestenmacher – who tweets regularly about all things maps as @simongerman600. It is a free interactive online tool that allows you to create a relief map view from … Continue reading →

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Landscapes From Old Books

Posted on April 21, 2019 by devongeography

I came across a fascinating web site this week showcasing the work of Montreal-based artist Guy Laramee. He practices a form of mixed media artwork called ‘altered books’ that changes a book from its original form into something with a … Continue reading →

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What Is The Real Cost Of Climbing Everest?

Posted on September 20, 2015 by devongeography

Further to yesterday’s post, I have just come across this excellent BBC ‘I Wonder’ resource about Everest. Great help if you are wanting to talk about the film in your lessons: http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z2phn39 There is also an excellent work unit on … Continue reading →

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Everest Movie

Posted on September 18, 2015 by devongeography

Any geographers found time yet to visit a cinema to see the newly released film “Everest”? This impressive big-budget blockbuster tells the true story of an expedition in 1996, which became the mountain’s deadliest climbing season, until the twin tragedies … Continue reading →

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