John Lewis Partnership Music Society set off for Sorrento!
John Lewis Partnership Music Society set off for Sorrento! Sorrento: The Land of Lemons and Legendary Landscapes Often referred to as ‘The Land of Lemons’, Sorrento sits atop a pedestal-like...
Migrants and refugees: the history of human movement
From early summer, the stories of migrants have been regularly covered on the news and Europe, as a whole, is in debate about whether the rise in migrants arriving via the Mediterranean should be...
The changing face of education – learning beyond the classroom
Arriving at the leafy grounds of Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre in London, Rayburn’s Nicky and I (Megan) were all set for the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom’s (CLOtC) 8th annual...
The 10 most unusual schools from around the world
You’d think most schools are generally the same – classrooms, study books, decontamination showers – wait, what? Yes, they come as standard at New Mexico’s underground Abo Elementary School...
Top 5 Highlights of a New York Sports Tour
Top-notch football, iconic sights and burgers the size of your face – that’s New York for you! Just last month Clitheroe Royal Grammar School took a bite out of the Big Apple on their football...
Voices, The City of Derby Girls’ Choir Celebrate 20th Anniversary!
Voices, The City of Derby Girls’ Choir Celebrate 20th Anniversary! On the approach of their 20th Anniversary, Voices, the City of Derby Girls’ Choir are showing no signs of slowing down. An...
Our journey continues… Washington DC, here we come!
Our journey continues… Washington DC, here we come! While New York is ‘the enticing one’ with the incredible film and TV industry, I’m a history and politics geek and I’ve always wanted...
Live from the USA! The Rayburn team take to the Big Apple
Live from the USA! The Rayburn team take to the Big Apple A Staff Adventure This year my employers at Rayburn Tours said, “Yes, we will get you and some of the team out to New York and...
Why Prague?
With its fairytale-esque streets and historically-rich performance venues, it’s no wonder that Prague holds such a strong allure for touring choirs. Afternoons in Prague unfold like sweet...
Eyjafjallajökull – HIC volcanic eruption case study video
The Eyjafjallajokull volcanic eruption is one of the main case studies used in the AQA Unit 3 paper. We will be visiting this volcano as part of the Iceland tour.
STF Survey – Skiing trips in UK Schools
STF Survey – Skiing trips in UK Schools The latest teacher survey on ‘Skiing trips in UK schools’ was published earlier this year by the STF which makes extremely interesting reading for...
Inspection Visits – Behind the Scenes of a Sports Tour…
Inspection Visits – Behind the Scenes of a Sports Tour… One service which we’re particularly fond of here at Rayburn Sports Tours, which we perhaps don’t shout about enough, is our...