Day 2 from the Land of Fire and Ice:
Our day began earlier than most of us probably expected. With jet-lag tugging at our heels, most of us were awake by 5 am. This was not a problem as it gave everyone enough time to shower, and relax...
Amalfi Coast here we come
Looking forward to our visit to the Amalfi Coast starting on Monday 1st June.
HA Conference 2015!
The Historical Association’s Annual Conference is always a highlight of the year for our team, but this year’s event at the Bristol Royal Marriot Hotel was something really special. This year...
We didn’t just visit Sorrento, but Sicily too! – Part two
Day 5: This morning the group were ready to set off to the great Mount Etna. Known to the locals as ‘Mongibello’ – meaning beautiful mountain – Etna stands almost 1100ft above sea...
We didn’t just visit Sorrento, but Sicily too! – Part one
Day 1: As we land in the volcanic city of Naples, welcomed by a warm Mediterranean breeze, it was clear that this group of Geography students from Itchen College couldn’t wait to experience the...
Meet our Field Study Tutors
It’s been a really busy time at Rayburn HQ over the last few weeks and we wouldn’t have it any other way! Wherever your chosen destination you can rest assured that the team are working hard to...
A few days in the Somme – Part one!
Just before Easter I packed my bag, my new Rayburn Tours waterproof (yay!) and got myself to the M4 services for 7.00am. I was on my way to meet some of the guides that I’ve been training for the...
Dyffryn School – Geography Tour to The Bay of Naples, Easter 2015
Our first morning glimpse of Mount Vesuvius in its full splendour. Lots of excitement in anticipation of our trek to the crater rim. A group discussion with the expert alpine guide gives a...
2014 Photo Competition Winner!
Another year, another flood of incredible photos submitted to our annual photo competition! With our range of destinations larger than ever, we have received amazing photos from all over the world,...
Great Baddow High School on tour
Currently sitting in our cosy common room at Husid (near Vik),we realise what an amazing trip this has been! The main highlights for all of us were the Blue Lagoon, a ‘once in a lifetime...
The ever changing weather of Iceland!
They say that if you don’t like the weather in Iceland, wait for an hour and you’ll get another season. During the night 50 cms of snow had fallen on the Solheimajokull glacier. Amazingly...
Horizon Community College second day in Iceland
Another night with fresh snow. We had hoped for a sight of the Northern Lights last night. No luck, it is cold enough but the sky was overcast. This was the day we headed for the SW corner. However...