Rayburn Review with Cath Rule
In the second edition of Rayburn Review, we recently caught up with Catherine Rule, our Geography Tours Development Manager. During our chat, we spoke about Cath’s favourite destination in Iceland...
The unseen side to Tenerife
Tenerife, as with most of the Canary Isles has long been thought of as the perfect package holiday destination. With good weather all year round and within reaching distance from the UK, plenty of...
Tales for your travels – the curious case of Iceland
The folklore of Iceland is something that goes much deeper than the fictional tales you usually hear of. The history behind the island’s fascinating interest in trolls and elves shapes the natural...
Follow the road less travelled – Iceland hot spots and their off the beaten track alternatives
Topping travel bucket lists, astonishing great outdoor lovers and gripping thrill-seekers – there’s something pretty special about Iceland. Boasting unspoiled landscapes as far as the eye can see...
‘Life in plastic, it’s not fantastic’
Life in plastic may have been fantastic for Aqua back in the 90s, but today… not so much. Last year I spent 6 months travelling around 7 countries in Australasia, America and Asia; each very...
Free Classroom Resource: Challenge of Natural Hazards Knowledge Organiser
We’ve compiled a ready-to-use classroom resource for you and your pupils – a Knowledge Organiser covering the theme of Tectonic Hazards, from the Challenge of Natural Hazards unit section of the...
Will I see the Northern Lights?
Whilst we can’t answer that question, we can tell you what they are, what affects your chances of seeing them, why Iceland is one of the best places on Earth to see them and how you can track them.
The ideal base for your Icelandic adventure
The perfect stop for school groups Located in the south of Iceland in the town of Selfoss, the Selfoss Hostel welcomes intrepid travellers looking for a place to spend the night after a day of...
Don’t miss these top travel picks for 2019
With the return to work and the habitual routine, our ‘new year, new me’ resolutions can all too quickly be forgotten. This year why not make a resolution to stick to, reigniting your enthusiasm,...
FREE Climate Change Teaching Resource!
Hurricane Florence: “A real life example of why we study extreme weather”
China’s Growing Population
Between 1949 and 1976 the population of China almost doubled from 540 to 940 million. This massive growth rate in such a short period of time was causing a variety of problems. The government decided...