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City of Reykjavik from above, Capital of Iceland

Quirky things to do in Reykjavik on an Iceland School Trip

Quirky things to do in Reykjavik and fun facts to share with students! We’ve created this light-hearted list of fun and quirky things to do in Iceland’s capital city of Reykjavik. You’ll also...
Aerial view of Skógafoss waterfall in Iceland

What Teachers & Students have to say about Iceland!

What Teachers & Students have to say about Iceland! We know the importance of honest feedback, and after an extended break from travel (for obvious reasons), we decided to not only survey...
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How can a school trip help your students think like a Geographer?

Geographical issues are wide ranging, important and complex. Geography should promote an awareness, interest and understanding of the world’s people and places, helping students understand the...
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Why going above and beyond is worth every minute for Geography trips

I’m a full-time teacher, so what’s in it for me?   Now that’s the burning question that will linger in your mind for all of a millisecond. It’s a question that is quickly quashed when...
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Oh Iceland, how we’ve missed you!

We were thrilled to get school groups back out to Iceland this February Half Term, and it seems the excitement was shared by teachers, students and our Field Study Tutors too, Cath Rule, Geography...
Reynisfjara black sand beach near Vík í Mýrdal in Iceland

The earth moved! – An Iceland Geography Trip

It was like my first time all over again – the earth moved!   Ian Geddes, Geography Field Study tutor of over 20 years describes how after a forced pandemic break of not travelling to Iceland,...
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St George’s College set to experience the wonders of Iceland…twice!

St George’s College set to experience the wonders of Iceland…twice! Behind these numbers are missed opportunities. Opportunities that students and teachers had been so looking forward to. A...
Young woman exploring the ice tunnel at Perlan, Iceland

Our first in a series of one to one interviews – Perlan Museum Iceland!

Our first in a series of one to one interviews – Perlan Museum Iceland! Introducing Our Global Educational Interview Series Over the coming weeks/months we’ll be publishing a series of interviews...
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Travel experiences that students will need and deserve

The benefits of traveling on an international school trip with students have long been reported on. The enhancement of in classroom learning, exploring cultural differences...
Group of students stood for a photograph in front of a Glacier in Iceland

“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...
Students hiking in Switzerland on a school trip

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...
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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,...