Geography has its roots in exploration, travel, and discovery. It's no surprise then that geographers love maps, planes, trains, automobiles, and just about anything visual of the Earth and its people that they can get their hands on, including photo essays, Google Earth, or historical imagery. But every geographer would agree that there is nothing like taking a trip…

This year, UNT geographers - faculty and students - did just that. They traveled to the British Isles. Led by Dr. harry Williams, and co-led by Michael Seman (UNT Geography alumnus), the group ate, traveled, and explored the sites. And, they met up with former faculty member Dr. Don Lyons, now Head of Geography at the University College Cork in Ireland.

It goes without saying that the 2014 British Isles Field School was a huge success. Highlights of the trip included a guest lecture from Don Lyons. Don helped out with an exercise on urban geography in Cork, and in the evening amazed students with his knowledge of the near-magical qualities of Guinness (Photo 1).

For the first time, on their way from Cork to Galway, the group stopped off at The Cliffs of Moher. If you've seen the Princess Bride, these are the famous "Cliffs of Insanity". Fortunately, everyone kept their wits about them! (Photo 2)

Another first was a visit to Hadrian's Wall on the way from Bangor, Wales, to Edinburgh, Scotland (Photo 3).

The field school will be offered again in 2016. UNT students can taste geography for course credit!