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Students trekking Everest region, Nepal | Scott Pinnegar

School Trips Review 2024

At World Expeditions Schools, we believe that transformative travel experiences go far beyond exploring new places — they shape perspectives, build leadership, and contribute to meaningful global change.

Students in Everest region, World Expeditions Schools, Nepal | Scott Pinnegar

Top 5 Destinations For School Travel In 2024

As we approach the end of the year lets take a look at the top 5 destinations for schools this year. Each of these destinations offer unique opportunities for students to grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

Safety is our number one priority

Media Statement: April 2024

In light of media reports this week in relation to the tragic death of a student on a Vietnam trip, World Expeditions Schools wishes to address our partners directly during this difficult time.

Trekking the foothills in Western Nepal | Lachlan Gardiner

What is the best destination for senior school students?

From a service perspective, as well as to encourage self-growth, our answer is often the same every time. Which destination is it?

| Di Westaway

8 Australia Wildlife Myths Debunked

Australia often gets a bum rap when it comes to our wildlife. Snakes, spiders, sharks, jellyfish, and other animals have terrible reputations, but are those reputations justified?

The Grose Valley | Luke Mallinson

Canyoning in the Blue Mountains: A brief history

They may be blue, but they are not technically mountains! In the language of science, the Blue Mountains are really a dissected uplifted plateau.

Knowing where you can travel to is a challenge in itself | Drew Collins

5 Post-Pandemic Planning Tips for Overseas Educational Tours

As the world opens up again, consider these five key points to ensure your student's return to overseas travel is a smooth and safe one.

Students taking a break from their trek in Tasmania | Holly Van De Beek

What will school travel look like post-pandemic?

Closer to home wilderness experiences will require flexibility from everyone involved

Students cycling in Tasmania | Holly Van De Beek

Australian Educational Trips: 6 things to consider

If you're switching your International school trip to a local one, read this first so you're ready for some important differences.

The Pristine Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. | Glenn Walker

Will It Actually Help to Offset the Carbon Footprint of My Travel?

Are you unsure about the benefits of compensating your emissions in order to offset the carbon footprint of your travels?

Spend time in the Warsaw Old Town on your cycling holiday in Poland

Meet Us at the European Education Festival 2020

Meet the WES team in Warsaw this March for the European Education Festival 2020, organised by the IB. *Now cancelled*

Local kids in Western China | Peter Walton

School travel to China

The ‘Middle Kingdom’ is one of the world’s most fascinating travel destinations. For centuries the country was a closed book to the world beyond her borders....

The group just playing some cards and having a laugh | Sally Imber

Disconnect to Connect on a School Trip Abroad

How a school trip abroad can help bring back real communication for your students. And what ‘disconnect to connect’ can mean on your school's travels.