Teachers who choose to take their primary or secondary school classes on school day trips to France will find this country to be one of the prime destinations in Europe for educationally-relevant tourist attractions. The western European country offers something for every field of education, from languages to science and […]
Travel and Leisure
No matter where in the world teachers choose to take their pupils on educational excursions, there are always going to be sights which, although clichéd, are mandatory. Going to London and not seeing Big Ben, or to Rio de Janeiro and not climbing the Corcovado, are unthinkable ideas for most […]
Sicily is a melting pot of cultures both ancient and modern, with the earliest evidence of human settlement going as far back as 8,000 BC. There is no shortage of sights to see and places to explore on holidays to Sicily, given the many tourist sites on the large Italian […]
There are few things that can obliterate stress and worry like a vacation in Italy. Probably the first Mediterranean country that comes to mind when you consider the perfect blend of culture, heritage, sunshine and relaxation, there really is nothing quite like a vacation in Italy. You could spend spend […]
Teachers taking their pupils on school day trips to France often have an advantage over colleagues whose classes are going elsewhere: traditionally linked to creativity, imagination and romanticism, the western European country makes a point of living up to its reputation. It provides a huge number of attractions guaranteed to […]
When traveling, or just with anything that requires making decisions, really, one must do a lot of research. This ensures that the trip goes without a hitch and you make the most of the money you spend. However, most people tend to just jump into finding the cheapest plane tickets, […]
This is the story of the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Pike County, Arkansas in the US. A volcanic formation, it is the only diamond bearing site in the world that is open to the public. Diamonds have been found there frequently, and there are undoubtedly more there to […]
Travel is one thing that everybody wants but not a lot of people have the time or resources to get to. Most times, it’s the budget rather than the time. However, there are a lot of ways to make travel easier and cheaper without sacrificing the quality of the trip. […]
While the main focus of any school excursions should be the (often quite substantial) educational value they possess, teachers organising multi-day field trips to foreign locations must also bear in mind that it is not possible for children to constantly be in ‘education mode’. Not providing periods, or even days, […]
When done correctly, educational excursions abroad can have a huge impact on the lives of pupils and be an invaluable teaching aid. Anyone who has ever taken one of these trips will certainly remember its highlights, as well as, quite possibly, a few of the things he or she learned […]
