Read all our latest articles, tips and travel inspiration for school tours and trips abroad, by our expert travel team.

Things to do on a school trip to Iceland

A fascinating destination for students, particularly from a Geology and Scientific perspective, a school trip to Iceland is just an unforgettable experience.

Top of the class School Trips 2024

School trips are not only one of the favourite activities of the school calendar for students but also proof that learning can be, in fact, a lot of fun. Whether

‘I learned how to live with less’ | Student Experience on the Camino

Today, a Transition Year pupil shares her impressions about her student experience on the Camino, walking the last 110km of the Camino Frances with her classmates: "The Camino gave

8 Things to do and see in Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela, Galicia’s capital, is much more than the last stop on your Camino de Santiago journey. Let us take you on a tour of this wonderful historic UNESCO World Heritage city, here’s our list of top things to do and see in Santiago de Compostela.

Best history school trips in Europe

Travelling across Europe, students can learn important lessons on the ground about our shared history and gain a better understanding of important events that have shaped the world we live

Ideas for meaningful Transition Year trips abroad

Transition Year trips abroad allow students to gain independence and familiarise themselves with different cultures; and have become an important activity in many schools’ Transition Year TY programmes. Personal development,

Travel Lessons: D Day Landings

6th June marks the anniversary of the D Day Landings in Normandy, a crucial date in the development of World War II. On this day we remember the Allied invasion

5 ideas for a memorable school trip to Italy

Extraordinary monuments, ancient archaeology, delicious food and stunning landscapes… Italy has all the ingredients for an unforgettable educational tour. Our travel experts pick some of their favourites to inspire you

Life lessons from a Camino school trip

‘The Camino provides’ is an expression you might come across when reading about this very special network of trails. It means, no matter what challenges the Camino de Santiago throws

5 cities to inspire your next Art school trip

Europe and its wonderful capital cities are a treasure trove of magnificent artwork. These masterpieces were imagined and expressed by artists that changed the way we look at the world,

Top Tips for Walking the Camino de Santiago with a school group

Walking the Camino de Santiago with a school group gives students a chance to learn about local history, culture and religion in a very different and active way, as well

Introduction to the Camino de Santiago TALK

JWT Travel would like to invite you to join our Introduction to the Camino de Santiago talk taking place in Dublin City on Tuesday 16th May at 6pm.

Our favourite Irish phrases to celebrate the feast of St Patrick!

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, you might find yourself on a little green island celebrating the patron saint that is St Patrick. Before you arrive its important to learn

6 inspiring educational tours to learn while travelling

A lot of learning happens outside the classroom and at JWT Schools we are great believers in the immense educational power of travel. Today we share 6 fantastic educational tours

Travel ideas: Things to see on a school trip to China

China is a country of contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern architecture and technology. Every year, it attracts millions of tourists, among them many school classes. Keep reading our blog

Travel Lessons: The History of the Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall is a symbol of the Cold War and its division not just only of West and East Germany but also of Western and Eastern Europe and plays,

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