The Battlefields: “It was very emotional and I cried…”
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: “Many of the students were in tears…”
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...
Top 8 ideas to fundraise for a school trip abroad
Top 8 ideas to fundraise for a school trip abroad Keen to get out the classroom and take your students on an unforgettable school trip abroad? Start the fun early and get your students involved in...
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,...
Hópbílar become Iceland’s first coach provider to offset carbon emissions
Rayburn Tours are proud to be working alongside Icelandic coach provider Hópbílar, who are currently the only company of their kind in Iceland to be offsetting the carbon emissions of their fleet....
6 secrets to running the best geography trip
6 secrets to running the best geography trip Most teachers, over the course of their career, will have the chance to whisk their students away on an educational whirlwind, affectionately known as a...
Passchendaele Museum: A must-visit historic experience for students!
Passchendaele Museum: A must-visit historic experience for students! The Third Battle of Ypres, famously known as Passchendaele, was the most notorious of 5 battles. And since 2004, the Passchendaele...
The five sensory benefits of a school trip abroad
The five sensory benefits of a school trip abroad The way we learn is a characteristic that makes each person unique. It’s as much a part of our identity as our appearance, speech, interests and...