Education

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...

Extreme Iceland – Bury on Tour

The staff and students from Bury Church of England School were introduced to some of the worst conditions Iceland has to offer when they stepped out of the airport building on arrival at Keflavik....