Top things to do on a Sorrento school trip
Located in the Bay of Naples overlooking Mount Vesuvius, Sorrento has so much to offer – for free that is! Known for its quaint shopping streets, archaeological sites and enthralling views, there...
10 free experiences you won’t want to miss in Ypres and the Somme
An eye-opening visit to the First World War battlefields of France and Belgium brings a poignant reality to the stories that have intrigued the world since the 1910s. Learning about the sacrifices...
How parents help their children cope with school trip anxiety
1. Home Comforts “I tell my teenage son to take something to remind him of home like a photograph. For my younger daughter, I’d pack a comfort blanket or cuddly toy.” Dawn, Mum of 2,...
The Salient – the perfect base for school groups visiting Ypres
The Salient – the perfect base for school groups visiting Ypres Located in the centre of Ypres, just a stone’s throw away from the market square, The Salient hostel is the perfect option for a...
Top 8 Geography Excursions: Naples & Sicily
Top 8 geographical adventures in the Bay of Naples and Sicily Alive with restless mountains, rugged coastlines, azure seas and intriguing geographical landscapes, a trip to the Bay of Naples and...
Living the life of a soldier: Brighton Hill Community School’s battlefields trip
Living the life of a soldier: Brighton Hill Community School’s battlefields trip No strangers to touring, Brighton Hill were keen to have two History Tour Guides on board for their invaluable,...
So much more than just a History Guide…
I’m sure when most people think of a tour guide, they picture someone at the helm of a group of people, microphone and flag in tow, reciting ‘on your left…’ and ‘on your right…’. But...
A geographer’s guide to the Azores
A geographer’s guide to the Azores With vast calderas, mesmerising turquoise lakes and steam-emitting fumaroles, this remote archipelago has volcanic activity at its heart. These impressive islands...
Top 5 lesser-known Battlefield sites worth visiting
A journey to the Western Front brings home the reality of the First World War, taking you through a landscape of cemeteries and memorials – from those dedicated to tens of thousands of servicemen...
Iceland School Trip Kit List
For the intrepid explorers out there embarking on an Icelandic adventure, there’ll be one question you want answering. What on earth should I pack? Known for its variable weather and sometimes...
Over 10 years with the International School of Geneva: an insight into their annual battlefields trip
Over 10 years with the International School of Geneva: an insight into their annual battlefields trip At Rayburn Tours we’re proud of our strong international focus, working together with schools...
Top 10 free things to do on your school language trip to Cantabria
Cantabria’s laid-back villages, mighty mountain ranges and striking coastline offer up a different side to Spain. Tucked away amongst steep valleys, this is the ideal destination for school groups...