Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Victoria Heath

After graduating from Warwick University in 2024 with a First Class BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing with a Study Year Abroad, Victoria now works as the Digital Editor for Geographical.

She loves to travel and regularly seeks out new adventures and experiences abroad and in the UK. Outside of journalism, Victoria is an avid creative writer and is currently working on her first novel.

Victoria is the published author of two books, and her work features in publications including Business Insider, DIVE Magazine, I Am BeYoutiful, as well as her Instagram @byvictoriaheath.

A woman with a red jacket and backpack standing in woods on a sunny day

Equipment matters: The best kit for spring walks

May 8, 2025

Tristan Kennedy on observing nature as the world wakes up after winter There are few places in the world that…

Glowing clouds below sun during sunrise

A fading shine: why earth’s dimming glow spells climate trouble

May 5, 2025
Marco Magrini considers the climate consequences of a dimming planet
New Oreans is one of the many cities in which Dyer has lived

The tourist trap paradox

May 2, 2025

With Airbnb invasions and Instagram mobs, author Geoff Dyer charts how paradise can quickly feel overcrowded – and explains why…

Around the world in 3,576 days

Around the world in 3,576 days

May 2, 2025
Danish adventurer Thor Pedersen set himself the task of visiting every country in the world in one unbroken journey without using aeroplanes
A leopard on the prowl

Travel tips from photographer Will Burrard-Lucas

Apr 28, 2025
Photographer Will Burrard-Lucas has spent years capturing Africa’s wildlife on camera. Interview by Bryony Cottam
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 28, 2018: Russian President Vladimir Putin

Unpacking Putin’s gangster state with Tim Marshall

Apr 24, 2025
Tim Marshall analyses the limits of Vladimir Putin's global ambitions from an extract of Prisoners of Geography
No diving sign with person diving in the background at Forty Foot during Christmas tradition. Dublin, Ireland. December 25, 2019

Equipment matters: taking the plunge with cold-water swimming

Apr 22, 2025
Tristan Kennedy marvels at the cold-water swimmers braving Dublin’s renowned Forty Foot, and the kit you need to do it yourself
Out now: May 2025’s Geographical Magazine

Out now: May 2025’s Geographical Magazine

Apr 21, 2025
From the devastating impacts inflicted upon Myanmar to the reshaping of global commerce, join us in Geographical's May issue, out now...
Young pretty woman sneezing in front of blooming tree. Spring allergy concept

Geo explainer: How does climate change make hayfever and asthma worse?

Apr 17, 2025
Find out more about how rising temperatures, storms and CO2 are exacerbating symptoms for those with hayfever and asthma
Coastal erosion at Mappleton, south of Bridlington, East Yorkshire coast. BGS © UKRI.

How a new tool will aid coastal erosion and flooding management across the world

Apr 15, 2025
British Geological Survey's new tool will help both coastal erosion and flooding management across both UK and international shores
Writer’s reads – Alice Mah

Writer’s reads – Alice Mah

Apr 15, 2025
Writer Alice Mah recommends some of her favourite reads. Her latest book, Red Pockets, is out now...
Darvaza (Derweze) gas crater (Door to Hell or Gates of Hell) in Turkmenistan

Phenomena: The Darvaza Gas Crater

Apr 14, 2025

Discover more about Turkmenistan’s ‘Gates of Hell’ – the fiery pit attracting both tourists and national concern For more than…

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