Iceland’s got the WOW factor…
35 students and 4 teachers finally landed at Keflavik Airport tired yet excited to be here in Iceland. Months of eager anticipation, asking their teachers what it would be like, if it’ll be...
And so the adventure begins…
Leaving behind the arrivals hall at Keflavik Airport we headed along the south coastal road bound for the Hotel Ork in Hvergardi, our home for the next 7 days. A very warm welcome from all the staff,...
A trip to The Rhineland! – Day 4
Day 4 – Thursday 05th February Today we were off to Bad Bertrich which is situated in a 200m deep sided valley of the Mosselle. Bad Bertrich is home to a hot spring and is famous far and wide...
Life as a tour guide
I was once told that “kids who are committed to music are good kids”, and it has been my happy experience to see the truth of that time and time again. For several years I have acted as a tour...
What impact does geography have on young people?
What impact does geography, as a subject and academic discipline, have on young people? It’s a fascinating question posed by the President of the Geographical Association Mark Higginbottom...
70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau
When the Soviet Army entered the gates of Auschwitz 70 years ago they had no idea what awaited them. In the days prior to the liberation, the Nazi camp guards had marched those inmates that were...
10 Years On
It’s hard to believe that the Indonesian Tsunami occurred 10 years ago. For me this was definitely one of those “I remember where I was when …” events. Waking up on that Boxing Day morning,...
“Earhquakes don’t kill people, buildings do!”
Being in a room full of 900 A Level geography students may not be everyone’s idea of fun but there’s something strangely reassuring about their presence. What would bring so many teenagers...
Insider’s Italy: My top ten Italian highlights
Having lived in Sorrento for 15 years, Italy is now my home from home. In the 80s, I worked for a specialist independent travel company, with Rome and the south of Italy being my specialist areas....
An international experience for Birchgrove – on and off the pitch!
Sun, sea, sand, sightseeing, sport and socialising – the six key components for many sports tours and certainly the perfect combination for the rugby and football boys from Birchgrove...
Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Day 3 – Markets, dune riding and belly dancing!
After another early start, we made our way over to the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Here, the world’s tallest elevator (figures) whisks you to the ‘At the Top’ observation...
Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Day 2 – Abu Dhabi, Grand Mosque visit and Sports City…
Following a morning run along the beach, it was time for breakfast, where the chef cooks your eggs to your exact liking (poached, since you’re asking!). Before I knew it, I was in a taxi for...