War criminal – guilty
The recent news surrounding Oskar Groening, former SS guard, and his involvement with the Auschwitz death camps has roused a lot of debate, and introducing such subjects with students in class can be...
A comparison of Volcanic Eruptions
Wouldn’t it be interesting to capture in a nutshell the dates, scale and effects of certain volcanic eruptions across the world? Are you seeking a valuable resource for the classroom? Stimulate...
Could Washington D.C. be your next history trip destination?
Events in the USA are never too far from British news articles. There are cities and people in America that we feel we know because we see them so often on television, in films and in magazines....
Fondo Galatea and Amalfi
Today we got ‘hands on’ with some agritourism at the fondo Galatea working farm. The proprietor, Mary Lou, started by explaining the nature of a mixed farm in this area of Italy. They...
KidZania is coming to London (and we’re really excited)!
How amazing would it be to have a child-size city where kids are in charge, earning a living and exploring the adult world? Lucky for you such a place is coming soon to London. Introducing...
We didn’t just visit Sorrento, but Sicily too! – Part two
Day 5: This morning the group were ready to set off to the great Mount Etna. Known to the locals as ‘Mongibello’ – meaning beautiful mountain – Etna stands almost 1100ft above...
We didn’t just visit Sorrento, but Sicily too! – Part one
Day 1: As we land in the volcanic city of Naples, welcomed by a warm Mediterranean breeze, it was clear that this group of Geography students from Itchen College couldn’t wait to experience...
Meet our Field Study Tutors
It’s been a really busy time at Rayburn HQ over the last few weeks and we wouldn’t have it any other way! Wherever your chosen destination you can rest assured that the team are working hard to...
Great Baddow High School on tour
Currently sitting in our cosy common room at Husid (near Vik) in Iceland, we realise what an amazing trip this has been! The main highlights for all of us were the Blue Lagoon, a ‘once in a...
Eastbourne College
The solar eclipse might have stolen the headlines but for 33 geography students and their teachers their arrival at Keflavik airport was the most important event of the day. Their Icelandic adventure...
A Sicilian Escapade! – Part 2
Day 3 Today we had planned to visit the Aeolian Island of Vulcano; the weather is unsettled so we are switching our days and visiting the Alcantara Gorge and Taormina. Travelling inland we can...
A Sicilian Escapade! – Part 1
Day 1 We left a very cold wintery morning behind at Manchester, so stepping off the plane to be met with a glorious crisp winter’s day with clear blue skies and sunshine was wonderful! Staying on...