Funny food idioms that will make you sound more French
For example… The expression ‘it’s raining cats and dogs’ doesn’t mean that it’s literally raining cats and dogs. It actually means heavy rain. Learning and becoming familiar with...
Sport and the brain
Travel far and wide and there’s bound to be a trace of a sport you love. Let’s face it, place two hoodies on the ground and you have a set of goal posts. That’s the great thing about sport –...
Top 10 free things for students to do in Berlin
Brimming with history, in Berlin you will uncover a piece of the past with every corner turned. To make sure that you and your students get the most out of your visit without breaking the bank,...
Safety – How has Iceland managed to get things so right?
You may think this is because of the island’s small population, but the country’s ability to manage the safety of its people can be seen as an art form when you look at the facts. GunPolicy.org...
Victory in Europe Day – A date for your diaries
What is VE Day? After almost 6 years of fighting, millions of lives lost, families, cities and homes devastated, Victory in Europe was declared on 8th May 1945. UK Prime Minister Winston...
Top 10 free things to do for schools in Washington, USA
Washington is literally packed with free things to do, especially for schools. From museums and monuments to outdoor concerts, check out our guide to Washington's top 10 free activities for schools.
Top 10 free things to do in Barcelona
Embrace the captivating coastal city of Barcelona and its endless culture, remarkable architecture and breath-taking scenery. We want to help your students capture the moment when they’ve been...
The Treaty of Versailles
Following the events of the First World War, the Treaty of Versailles was made as a result of the catastrophic loss during the war. In order for the treaty to be signed, it was believed by many that...
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...
Discover the history of Berlin in three key visits
A city once divided is now a fascinating visit for school trips that allows you and your group to learn about Germany’s rise to importance, along with the horrors and turbulent times that occurred...
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...
11 easy ways to stay green this festival season (and why you should)
It’s July. It’s hotting up (kind of). And Decathlon is getting busy. Ah, hello festival season! Whilst some of us are turfing out last year’s muddy wellies, giving our sleeping bags the...