Experience the many layers of Australia’s most iconic city, learn the stories behind its famous structures and iconic attractions including the Sydney Opera House, and discover Australia’s indigenous and colonial heritage from Bondi to the Blue Mountains. A trip to Sydney is full of history, culture and adventure – here are just a few of our…
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Destination spotlight: Sydney

Top 10 museums around the globe
With approximately 55,000 museums spread out across 202 countries, from ancient history and historical monuments to modern and contemporary art, we have selected our top 10 educational and magical museums for you to consider when planning your next tour. Hermitage Museum – St Petersburg, Russia Located in the former royal Winter Palace, the Hermitage Museum…
Keep ReadingFrance: Travel tips for teachers and students
School trips to France A storied history, world-class art and architecture, and mouth-watering culinary delights – there’s much to see and experience in France. Full of picturesque cities, rivers, mountain ranges – France is home to world famous attractions from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, to the Palace of Versailles, to the legendary Mont-Saint-Michel island…
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Canberra: Travel tips for teachers and students
Not only is Canberra the national capital city and the administrative centre of the Australian government, it is the home of the Australian story. Canberra is a place that belongs to all Australians; a diverse, innovative and modern city that houses the stories of Australia. Thousands of students discover our nation’s capital each year and…
Keep ReadingIndonesia: Travel tips for teachers and students
School Trips to Indonesia Known for its vibrant culture, diverse natural landscapes and exotic wildlife, Indonesia is the perfect destination for students of language, art and humanities. With bustling markets, tiny traditional villages. verdant rice terraces and opulent sultan’s palaces – Indonesia is rich in cultural, historical and geographical experiences that will broaden students’ horizons….
Keep ReadingItaly: Travel tips for teachers and students
School Trips to Italy Home to many of the world’s greatest works of art, architecture and gastronomy – Italy inspires like no other. Students will fall in love with Italy’s passion for the arts, its early Christian and Byzantine past, and its celebration of music, art, culture and of course… food! On educational tours of…
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October snowsports on New Zealand’s North Island
Sitting within a dual World Heritage Area, the snowy peaks of the legendary Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand’s most active volcano, is home to the longest ski season and largest ski areas in the country. The ski fields of Whakapapa and Turoa are ideal for school groups and offer world-class snow conditions all the way through…
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Vietnam: Travel tips for teachers and students
An educational travel program in Vietnam offers students a captivating mix of lively culture, the history of a war-torn past and spectacular natural beauty. Students will experience the thrill of pulsating cities and the serene majesty of picturesque landscapes all within the same week. From narrow alleyways teeming with rickshaws to vivid green rice paddies…
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China: Travel tips for teachers and students
Home to the largest population on the planet, China tops our list for the sheer volume and variety of experiences on offer for students. Being one of the four ancient civilisations, there is endless culture and heritage for students to absorb on an educational travel program in China. Not only is China rich in history,…
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Japan: Travel tips for teachers and students
Japan is a classic example of old meets new, an ancient culture competing with hyper-modern tech-obsessed cities. In sharp cultural contrast to Australia, students will be amazed as they explore the urban and rural communities of Japan. There is much to see and do on an educational travel program in the land of the rising…
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