Geography

Heimaey Ferry

Discovering the past of Heimaey

Cath Rule, Geography Development Manager for Rayburn Tours, visits Heimaey to discover the impact of the 1973 Eldfell eruption.

My personal story: Heimaey 1973 to 2024

Following the story of the Heimaey 1973 volcanic eruption In January 1973, I was a (very) young Geography teacher at my first school. 1973… this was the year that Skylab was launched, the year of...

Rayburn Tours, Time For Geography and leading universities announce major project

Rayburn Tours and Time for Geography have announced a partnership project centred around Natural Hazards and the Eldfell, Heimaey 1973 volcanic eruption. So much exciting content…
Llanishen High School pose on the viewpoint with Sete Cidades behind them on a Geography Tour with Rayburn Tours.

“They’ll Remember This Forever” Llanishen High School’s Epic Azores Geography Tour

From ancient volcanoes to geothermal wonders, we got the scoop on an incredible Azorean adventure!
Taormina ruins in the foreground with Mount Etna, Taormina and Sicily in the background.

A Sicilian Stunner – 11 Incredible Excursions That Need to Be Experienced!

Mount Etna and Taormina are just two unforgettable places in this beautifully educational isle. You won't be surprised to learn there's even more...
Mount Etna smokes in the background with green fields and houses unfolding beneath it.

Mount Etna – the Roaring Ancient of Sicily

Europe's most active volcano is a blockbuster with geographic education and discovery packed into very patch of ground...
Lave Show with logo and someone pouring the lava

Let’s talk Lava! An Interview With The Co-Founder Of The Lava Show

Take a look at what the Lava Show is all about with Co-Founder Ragnhildur Ágústsdóttir
Super Jeep Adventure traversing the Iceland landscape

Jumping in a Super Jeep – A New Voyage of Discovery Across the Landscape of Iceland…

Unearth the pure excitement of Iceland's stunning landscape with the Super Jeep Adventure - not to be missed!

8 fascinating facts about Raufarholshellir Lava Tunnel

From teardrops protected by law to the "sight" of true dark, discover these 8 facts about the Raufarholshellir lava tunnel in Iceland.
Val Vannet, Field Study Tutor for Rayburn Tours, speaks with a student at a glacier.

Field Study Tutor, Friend and Fantastic Addition to Any Geography Tour

Teachers, geographers, storytellers - they know the land, how to engage students, and are stuffed with geographic knowledge!
Students engage with an exhibit in the Lava Centre in Iceland

Stepping Inside the Lava Centre, Iceland…

Outstandingly modern and incredibly interactive, immerse yourself in this magma-fuelled, educational complex.

Meet The Incredible Cath Rule!

Find out about the background of our incredible Geography Development Manager and Field Study Tutor Cath Rule!