Tag: travel

Clayton goes to Lincolnshire

Hello readers! I recently went on holiday to Lincolnshire. It’s a part of the UK not typically regarded as a holiday destination, except by those still loyal enough to visit the coastal metropolis of Skegness. However, my family and I resisted the allure of holidaying at a North-Sea-facing Butlins, and instead opted to spend a … Continue reading Clayton goes to Lincolnshire →

Clayton goes to Crete (Part Two)

Hello readers! In my last post, I recounted my hike down the Samaria Gorge on the island of Crete, Greece. It was an incredible experience, and certainly the highlight of the holiday – but I wanted to share a few of my other Crete adventures, too. For the most part, this wasn’t an adrenalin-fuelled, up-at-the-crack-of-dawn, … Continue reading Clayton goes to Crete (Part Two) →

Updates and a Lego cathedral

Hello readers! Apologies for the recent lack of posts, but I have been very busy with work – not only of the “earn-money-to-stay-alive” variety, but of the “unpaid-but-career-imperative” variety. Thankfully, I’m still enjoying my somewhat quirky real-life job, but there can be no denying its erosional effect on my free time… I’m working on the … Continue reading Updates and a Lego cathedral →

An 18th century map that changed science

Hello readers! It’s time for some more historical science. This week, we’ll explore how the creation of a map in 18th century France changed the way that scientists viewed the world. The map covered the Auvergne region, which contains the Chaîne des Puys – a line of conical hills that are now known to have … Continue reading An 18th century map that changed science →

Learning from old science books: Part Three

Hello readers! This week is the final instalment in a three-part series on a Victorian science book: Principles of Geology, by Charles Lyell. In the last two posts we explored the chapters on climate and evolution, and discussed how our understanding has changed over the last 200 years thanks to technological advancements and conceptual breakthroughs. … Continue reading Learning from old science books: Part Three →

Clayton goes to Lanzarote (Part Two – The South)

Hello readers! I recently went on holiday to Lanzarote, and I have split my adventures and musings into two posts (see part one here). This week concerns the southern half of the island, which is home to its youngest volcanic features, located in and around the Timanfaya National Park. This week’s post will cover my … Continue reading Clayton goes to Lanzarote (Part Two – The South) →

Clayton goes to Lanzarote (Part One – The North)

Hello readers! Last week I was on holiday on Lanzarote, a volcanic island off the northwest coast of Africa. Here in the UK, the island has a reputation for being a package-holiday hotspot, and it’s a popular destination for Brits seeking cheap alcohol and horrific sunburn. Millions of people travel to the island each year … Continue reading Clayton goes to Lanzarote (Part One – The North) →