Top free things to do on a school trip to Paris
Home to some of the world’s most famous hotels and restaurants, as well as being the headquarters for top luxury brands, Paris certainly has a reputation for being an expensive city. But that’s...
Why you shouldn’t overlook the Netherlands for your next school geography trip
Whilst it’s easy to be dumbfounded by the waterfalls of Iceland, the Berber villages of Morocco and the volcanoes of Italy, the Netherlands deserves a place on your school’s bucket list. The...
6 reasons why every music group should perform at Edinburgh Fringe
Explore brilliant reasons to perform in the Scottish capital during August - and how we can help get you there!
Take Note Community Choir rocks Edinburgh Fringe with home-grown Devon talent
Devon-based Take Note Community Choir has been taking the Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s choral scene by storm – and it’s no surprise why. Having travelled all the way from Tiverton to perform at...
Look no further for the ideal base for your Battlefields visit!
For visitors to the region, initial impressions can be deceptive as you drive through the tranquil countryside and sleepy rural villages. However, look a little closer and evidence of the...
Home away from home – Iceland’s top places to stay
Although Iceland is often defined by its dramatic landscapes and geographical wonders, the Nordic island also possesses a wealth of accommodation to match its well-renowned beauty. From hotels and...
Rob Chambers: Iceland’s #1 Fan
St Ivo is a well-recognised (and well-loved) name within the Rayburn Tours team. Having run over 20 tours with us over the years, many have been at the hand of Mr Rob Chambers, Head of Geography,...
Rayburn Review – How to choose a repertoire for your tour
We recently sat down with Eleanor Harvey, our Concert Tours Operations Manager, to discuss how to choose an appropriate repertoire for a musical trip. Following her involvement in a number of...
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...
Heartbreak and Triumph – Sport’s Fine Margins
Sport can provide some of life’s most memorable moments, whether that be through the joy of victory or the heartache of defeat. It’s been quite the sporting summer for the natives of New Zealand,...
Which parks made TripAdvisor’s 2019 list of ‘the world’s best theme parks’?
The list contained the best 25 theme parks in the world, but let’s take a look at some of Rayburn’s favourite spots and where they rank on the list; Orlando It’s no secret that Orlando is home...
The importance of playing sport at a young age
I recently came across an interesting piece in the June/July issue of School Sport Magazine, where David English spoke passionately about the importance of sport within schools. He strongly believed...