China’s Labour Day national holiday was a peak period for overseas holidays before the coronavirus pandemic; with borders closed, this year saw a surge in visits to places pivotal in Communist Party history as its centenary looms.
Walk around Hong Kong and you see an army of elderly cleaners and street sweepers, often with little to do. Denied free education by Ayn Rand disciple John Cowperthwaite, a former financial secretary, it’s all they can do.
Since 2005, Educating Girls of Rural China has sponsored young women’s education, helped them find work and lifted their families out of poverty. A new photo book depicts the impact the non-profit has made on their lives.
Make your first trip post-Covid-19 a learning experience. From the best college town in America to the ultimate fantasy school somewhere in Scotland, there are plenty of educational destinations to choose from.