The past, the present and the future of school travel
The FCO started advising against any non-essential travel around the world which had a huge impact on all travel, including school trips. As the UK went into lockdown in late March, so did the...
Music – bringing the world closer together!
As the worldwide pandemic of Coronavirus forces entire countries into lockdown people are searching for ways to stay close to friends and family through the use of technology. Platforms such as...
25 hilarious German Compound Nouns
With plenty of grammatical rules (and exceptions) to get to grips with, German is known for being a challenging and complex language. So, for a little something different, we’ve complied some of...
Getting multiple quotes for a school trip – why the cheapest isn’t always the best!
Getting multiple quotes for a school trip – why the cheapest isn’t always the best! You’ve taken on the task of planning your school’s next trip abroad, and the first step is to...
Interesting facts about the Menin Gate & Last Post Ceremony
Did you know? Get the inside scoop with some interesting facts about the Menin Gate Memorial & Last Post Ceremony (Ypres, Belgium).
The Battlefields: “It was very emotional…”
The Battlefields can be evoke emotions that are beyond control for some. Fascinating, interesting and moving are some of the words our students have used to describe their experience. Having the...
“Iceland left our students wanting more…”
“Iceland left our students wanting more…” What geography teacher doesn’t want to be remembered for planning the best geography school trip EVER? Follow in the footsteps of these teachers who...
Top Tips for the Last Post Ceremony
For many school groups visiting the First World War battlefields, witnessing the Last Post Ceremony and perhaps participating in a wreath laying is an essential part of the experience. At the end of...
Switzerland: Reviews from Teachers
Switzerland: “Many of the students were in tears…” As a teacher, you want to provide the best geography learning experience for your students. These teachers got it right. These...
Marvellous Malaga or Vibrant Valencia? 5 ways to experience our new language destinations.
Whatever traditions you associate with this alluring region of the Iberian Peninsula, you are guaranteed to encounter a wave of culture during a language trip to Malaga or Valencia.
Top 10 things to do when visiting Prague with a group!
1. Prague Castle Covering an area of 70,000m2, Prague Castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. Possibly the largest coherent castle complex in the world, make sure you leave...
9 epic Iceland adventures for school groups
9 epic Iceland adventures for school groups When it comes to unique adventures Iceland comes up trumps, with awe-inspiring opportunities to get up close to its glistening glaciers, mighty volcanoes,...