Life as a tour guide
Life as a tour guide I was once told that “kids who are committed to music are good kids”, and it has been my happy experience to see the truth of that time and time again. For several years I...
What impact does geography have on young people?
What impact does geography, as a subject and academic discipline, have on young people? It’s a fascinating question posed by the President of the Geographical Association Mark Higginbottom...
70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau
When the Soviet Army entered the gates of Auschwitz 70 years ago they had no idea what awaited them. In the days prior to the liberation, the Nazi camp guards had marched those inmates that were...
10 Years On
It’s hard to believe that the Indonesian Tsunami occurred 10 years ago. For me this was definitely one of those “I remember where I was when …” events. Waking up on that Boxing Day morning,...
“Earhquakes don’t kill people, buildings do!”
Being in a room full of 900 A Level geography students may not be everyone’s idea of fun but there’s something strangely reassuring about their presence. What would bring so many teenagers...
Insider’s Italy: My top ten Italian highlights
Having lived in Sorrento for 15 years, Italy is now my home from home. In the 80s, I worked for a specialist independent travel company, with Rome and the south of Italy being my specialist areas....
An international experience for Birchgrove – on and off the pitch!
Sun, sea, sand, sightseeing, sport and socialising – the six key components for many sports tours and certainly the perfect combination for the rugby and football boys from Birchgrove...
Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Day 3 – Markets, dune riding and belly dancing!
After another early start, we made our way over to the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Here, the world’s tallest elevator (figures) whisks you to the ‘At the Top’ observation...
Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Day 2 – Abu Dhabi, Grand Mosque visit and Sports City…
Following a morning run along the beach, it was time for breakfast, where the chef cooks your eggs to your exact liking (poached, since you’re asking!). Before I knew it, I was in a taxi for...
Inspection visit: Dubai and Abu Dhabi – Day 1
As part of my role as Tour Consultant, I am lucky enough to be taking part in an inspection visit to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where I will spend a fantastic three days visiting the top sporting...
My St Lucian adventure
My St Lucian adventure As part of my role as Tours Co-ordinator, it’s my job to travel to our destinations so that I can pass on all the insider knowledge to our groups, as well as doing a scout of...
RESORT OF THE WEEK: Axamer-Lizum, Austria
According to the School Travel Forum, Austria is the number one destination in the UK school ski market. Want to know why? Read on to find out! Austria is a firm favourite as it consistently provides...