The History of Geography
Ritu is travelling to Bombay for the first time. She is accompanied by her parents who are taking her to places she heard about growing up - the Gateway of India, Ajanta and Ellora caves, Marine Drive, and Juhu Chowpaty. After a couple of days, she gets tired of the usual sightseeing. She wonders how fun it would be if she had a local friend who could take her to the hidden treasures of Bombay. What if she could eat her friend’s favourite vada pav? Or visit a peaceful beach? Or explore a hippy neighbourhood with graffiti art?Why should travel for teenagers be dictated by adults? Why can’t teenagers explore their own or other cities through itineraries curated by their peers? Your task in this project is to assume the role of a travel curator and showcase your city to your teenage peers in the most fun way possible. Curate an itinerary or travel experience that includes places of interest in your city or neighbourhood. These can include street food vendors, sports corners, student hangouts or any fun spots. The best projects would pick one theme such as food, sports, or entertainment, and curate a unique travel experience highlighting the history and diversity of your city or neighbourhood. Your final output can take the form of a video game (Pokemon Go style), a 3D model, an interactive map, a treasure hunt, or any other creative format.
