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School group on a History Tour posing for a photo at the East Side Gallery in Berlin

Feedback from the students of Holy Cross School…

Feedback from the students of Holy Cross School… Being on tour, exploring Berlin in Germany with friends, learning of this beautiful capital city’s rich and varied past, can’t help but...

Meeting with Mike from Insider Tour – Berlin

Exploring the art of bringing History to Life for our students   We recently travelled with Holy Cross School to Berlin, Germany, and thought we’d seize the opportunity to catch up with our...

Through the eyes of a History Tour Guide

WW1 – Bringing the events of war to life. Helping students step into the story… Richard Broadhead, History Tour Guide, Rayburn Tours – Tell us more?
In Flanders Field Museum, Ypres

WW1 History Trips to the Western Front

Take a look at some of the excursions available on the Western Front, from museums to memorials and the profound impact on life with the stunning fields of military graves

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...

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).
Battlefields

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...

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...

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...

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...

Top 10 free visits you shouldn’t miss in Amsterdam

Education or leisure? Whatever your reason for travelling, making the most out of your trip doesn’t have to be expensive. We’ve compiled a list of our top 10 free (or low cost) options to pack...