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Read the latest on our blog including reviews of our top educational school trips, music tours, choir tours and sports tours to fantastic destinations all over Europe and the World.

Evening view of the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa in Iceland, where students learn about volcanic activity, renewable energy, and environmental science during a school trip.
View over the Grand Canyon at sunset — geography fieldwork on an American West school trip.

October 20, 2025 by Andy Broom

The Road Less Travelled: Unforgettable School Trips Beyond the Ordinary

Take your students somewhere truly extraordinary with fully supported school trip along the road less travelled.

Two girls on a residential school trip with their packed suitcases

October 20, 2025 by Andy Broom

What to Pack for a Residential School Trip

Residential visits for schools are packed with learning, adventure and lifelong memories. With the right planning and packing, your students will be ready to make the most of every moment.

Washington Monument at dusk reflected in the water—popular landmark for Washington DC school trips exploring symbolism, architecture, and civic space.

September 11, 2025 by Andy Broom

Top Things To Do on Washington DC School Trips

Washington DC school trips offer a rare mix: world-changing political history, incredible museums, and immersive experiences that go way beyond the classroom.

Tipping Guidelines Around the World What UK Teachers Need to Know

July 16, 2025 by Andy Broom

Tipping Guidelines Around the World: What UK Teachers Need to Know

Plan ahead with our tipping etiquette guide for UK school trips abroad. Practical tipping guidelines for teachers by country and group size.

School group gathered round an erupting geysir in Iceland on a geography field trip

June 12, 2025 by Andy Broom

Iceland School Trips for Geography Students: The Ultimate Guide

Explore the best Iceland school trip itinerary for Geography students. Glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls and more. Perfect for KS4 & A-level fieldwork.

Washington DC capitol building with blue sky

April 6, 2025 by Andy Broom

USA School Trips: What UK Teachers Need to Know Before You Go

Planning a US school trip? Learn about ESTA, customs, insurance and practical tips. Explore top US tours from Kipling Tours for UK teachers.

Airport sign in Italian and English pointing to passport control, commonly seen by students and travelers on international school trips to Europe.

April 6, 2025 by Andy Broom

EU Passport Rules: What UK Teachers Need to Know for School Trips in 2025–2027

What you need to know about the EU's new Entry / Exit system and the ETIAS travel authorisation.

The Northern Lights above Kirkjufell mountain and waterfall in Iceland, a natural science highlight for students on a school trip studying geography, climate, and astronomy

April 3, 2025 by Rosie Williams

Top Geography School Trip Destinations for UK Schools

From the sandy Sahara, the rocky American West, & to the volcanic peaks of Tenerife & Sicily, we explore the world’s best destinations for geography trips abroad.

Smiling visitor wearing a helmet and headlamp, ready to explore the Lava Tunnel in Iceland—an exciting educational adventure during a school trip focused on volcanic geology

April 3, 2025 by Rosie Williams

Why Residential School Trips Can Take Learning To The Next Level

Why school residential trips to Europe and Worldwide are important and how they can be the best way to supercharge learning.