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Shropshire County Scouts Head to Norway – A Picturesque Playground, FULL of Adventure!

Shropshire County Scouts from across the district ventured to Norway with us to make the most of crystal-clear waters and majestic mountains! Take a look at what they go up to!
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October Half Term – Everything and More, For Less

These fantastic destinations make October THE month for your next adventure.
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‘Absolute magic’ Easingwold District Scouts Stunning International Adventure!

Confidence boosters and memories by the bucket were just the start for Easingwold District Scouts!
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Year-Round Adventure – Explore Your Options!

While adventure is often associated with summertime, you’ll be pleased to hear that our destinations are not limited to just one season.
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What Do Resort Reps Bring to Your Adventure Trip?

What do resort reps bring to your adventure trip? With their passion, expertise, and easy-going nature, they'll make your trip one for the books...
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Discover Helpful Tips When Looking to Plan Your First International Adventure!

Are you a leader of a Scouting or Guiding group who is thinking of planning your FIRST international adventure for your members?
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The Significance of Visiting a World Centre

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) have five World Centres. And visiting any of those major hubs can be a huge moment in the life of any Guide or Scout.
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DIY or Tour Operator? How To Save on Time & Stress

To help you answer whether to DIY your tour or not, we’ve put together some key reasons why booking your group trip through a tour operator will save on time & stress.
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Lost or Stolen Passport While on Your Adventure?

Losing or having your passport stolen is unsettling to say the least! But there's a reassuring process to help you out too.
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The Significance of Visiting a World Centre

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) have five World Centres. And visiting any of those major hubs can be a huge moment in the life of any Guide or Scout.
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The Carnoustie Guild’s 2nd Adelboden Adventure

Ever wondered what makes the 2nd trip so satisfying to a place you’ve visited before? Then dive in.
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VA Katie’s Iceland Trip with the Trefoil Guild

The land of fire and ice on a guiding adventure. What more could you want?
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A Day on Lake Thun

An amazing boat ride with fairy-tale castles and mountains in the background. This is your peek into Wrexham Trefoil’s trip.
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The Best Views in Adelboden

Tschentenalp cable car, the Giant Swing and Engstligen Falls are just a few of the awesome views you could see in Adelboden.
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October Half Term – Everything and More, For Less

These fantastic destinations make October THE month for your next adventure.
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Year-Round Adventure – Explore Your Options!

While adventure is often associated with summertime, you’ll be pleased to hear that our destinations are not limited to just one season.
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Discover Helpful Tips When Looking to Plan Your First International Adventure!

Are you a leader of a Scouting or Guiding group who is thinking of planning your FIRST international adventure for your members?
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The Significance of Visiting a World Centre

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) have five World Centres. And visiting any of those major hubs can be a huge moment in the life of any Guide or Scout.
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DIY or Tour Operator? How To Save on Time & Stress

To help you answer whether to DIY your tour or not, we’ve put together some key reasons why booking your group trip through a tour operator will save on time & stress.
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Lost or Stolen Passport While on Your Adventure?

Losing or having your passport stolen is unsettling to say the least! But there's a reassuring process to help you out too.
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Meet the Team

Have you ever been on an amazing trip and wondered who was behind the scenes making everything happen?
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Packing for a Winter Trip to Norway: 10 Things to Take

Soooo many layers yet so little time. Not here—there’s base, mid, shell and every other clothing overlay you’ll need in a cosily digestible read.
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Why Summer Trips to Norway Outshine all the Rest 

What’s brighter than a summer in the UK? The welcoming summer months, full tables and unforgettable scenery in this Scandinavian country might just fit everything you want and more. Check it out.
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Shropshire County Scouts Head to Norway – A Picturesque Playground, FULL of Adventure!

Shropshire County Scouts from across the district ventured to Norway with us to make the most of crystal-clear waters and majestic mountains! Take a look at what they go up to!
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October Half Term – Everything and More, For Less

These fantastic destinations make October THE month for your next adventure.
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‘Absolute magic’ Easingwold District Scouts Stunning International Adventure!

Confidence boosters and memories by the bucket were just the start for Easingwold District Scouts!
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Year-Round Adventure – Explore Your Options!

While adventure is often associated with summertime, you’ll be pleased to hear that our destinations are not limited to just one season.
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Discover Helpful Tips When Looking to Plan Your First International Adventure!

Are you a leader of a Scouting or Guiding group who is thinking of planning your FIRST international adventure for your members?
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DIY or Tour Operator? How To Save on Time & Stress

To help you answer whether to DIY your tour or not, we’ve put together some key reasons why booking your group trip through a tour operator will save on time & stress.
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Lost or Stolen Passport While on Your Adventure?

Losing or having your passport stolen is unsettling to say the least! But there's a reassuring process to help you out too.
Girl jumping for joy in Switzerland

Meet the Team

Have you ever been on an amazing trip and wondered who was behind the scenes making everything happen?
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Packing for a Winter Trip to Norway: 10 Things to Take

Soooo many layers yet so little time. Not here—there’s base, mid, shell and every other clothing overlay you’ll need in a cosily digestible read.
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‘Absolute magic’ Easingwold District Scouts Stunning International Adventure!

Confidence boosters and memories by the bucket were just the start for Easingwold District Scouts!
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What Do Resort Reps Bring to Your Adventure Trip?

What do resort reps bring to your adventure trip? With their passion, expertise, and easy-going nature, they'll make your trip one for the books...
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The Significance of Visiting a World Centre

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) have five World Centres. And visiting any of those major hubs can be a huge moment in the life of any Guide or Scout.
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DIY or Tour Operator? How To Save on Time & Stress

To help you answer whether to DIY your tour or not, we’ve put together some key reasons why booking your group trip through a tour operator will save on time & stress.
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Lost or Stolen Passport While on Your Adventure?

Losing or having your passport stolen is unsettling to say the least! But there's a reassuring process to help you out too.
Girl jumping for joy in Switzerland

Meet the Team

Have you ever been on an amazing trip and wondered who was behind the scenes making everything happen?
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How to Make Your Trip More Sustainable

Want to kick-start the green wins on your next adventure? Then take a look at some of these.
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AVIVA – The Perfect Travel Insurance

It can be easy to overlook the unexpected when planning for your trip. So, we’ve chatted to the people in the know about keeping your adventure covered.
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Our Responsible Journey So Far

It can be easy to focus on the future, but what about the steps we’ve already taken to be greener?
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How to Make Your Trip More Sustainable

Want to kick-start the green wins on your next adventure? Then take a look at some of these.
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Our Responsible Journey So Far

It can be easy to focus on the future, but what about the steps we’ve already taken to be greener?
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How We Aim to Reduce Our Carbon Footprint

If you’re like us – the future of our living space is a pretty big deal. So, we’ve set in stone our key goals to reduce.
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Our Sustainable Journey

Our path to a lighter footprint is making a super positive impact. Discover our past, present and future planet friendly points right here.
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October Half Term – Everything and More, For Less

These fantastic destinations make October THE month for your next adventure.
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What Do Resort Reps Bring to Your Adventure Trip?

What do resort reps bring to your adventure trip? With their passion, expertise, and easy-going nature, they'll make your trip one for the books...
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10 Fundraising Ideas for Your Next Scout or Guide Trip

Bake sales, sponsorships, bucket collections and some tips you might not have thought about are all a click away.
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What to Pack for a Trip to Disneyland© Paris

There are your standard items and your not so standard items. And then there’s everything in between. You can find them here.
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Discover the 2nd Ascot Guides’ Top Fundraising Tips

Involve everyone and take on all sorts bagged the 2nd Ascot’s over £21,000 for their trip. Check it out.
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The Significance of Visiting a World Centre

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) have five World Centres. And visiting any of those major hubs can be a huge moment in the life of any Guide or Scout.
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The Carnoustie Guild’s 2nd Adelboden Adventure

Ever wondered what makes the 2nd trip so satisfying to a place you’ve visited before? Then dive in.
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Discover the A to Z of Switzerland in 26 Bitesize Chunks

Bern, cows bells and UNESCO World Heritage sites are just a few of the Swiss parts that make the whole. Here’s the rest.
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Happy National Swiss Day!

August 1st is the standout day for all 26 cantons of Switzerland – and you can check it out here.
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A Day of White-Water Rafting

Probably the only part of your trip you want to be bumpy is when you hit those rapids. And you can see how one group rode those waters.
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Flying High

Adventure parks, 10 different zip wires and abseiling from a bridge are just a few of the things this group got up to. Take a look.
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A Sweet Day in Gruyères

Like your chocolate, cheese and old town? Then dive into this dairy loving space in western Switzerland.
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The Adventures of 1st Viewpark Boys Brigade

From Glasgow to Adelboden for an action-packed week of activities, adventure and so much more. Here’s your run-down.
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Cheesey Day

The Horsworth Guides watched 5 cheesemakers in all their glory. The best part? They jotted it down.
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The Significance of Visiting a World Centre

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) have five World Centres. And visiting any of those major hubs can be a huge moment in the life of any Guide or Scout.
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How do International Trips Benefit Your Scouts and Guides?

Good question! Well, here’s all the plus points from the Royal Tunbridge Wells Scout’s adventure. It’s quite the experience.
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10 Top Tips for an Activity Trip to KISC

Recycle, take a trip, meet Scouts from all over the world and loads more with awesome tips from our Operations Manager.
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Discover the A to Z of Switzerland in 26 Bitesize Chunks

Bern, cows bells and UNESCO World Heritage sites are just a few of the Swiss parts that make the whole. Here’s the rest.
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A Busy Week at KISC

What could be more hectic than a site with 1500 Scouts? Well, a site with 2000 Scouts on the Birthday of Scouting is what!
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Clear Skies for Mountain Exploring

Easingwold District Scouts adventure embraced KISC and it’s surroundings in all their glory. And it’s here for you.
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What is Swiss National Day and Why Should You Go?

From barbecued sausages to traditional bread rolls to 26 cantons of all out celebration – here’s why the 1st of August is your must go date.
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Making the Most of the Final Day with 3rd Staines Scouts

From Kandersteg International Scout Centre to swapping a clog woggle badge – here are standout moments of a memorable last day!
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August 1st at KISC

Thinking KISC? Then the most awesome day to visit is probably Switzerland’s National Day.
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Q&A: Your Priceless Golden Circle Tour Lowdown

Gullfoss Waterfall, the Geothermal Area and Thingvellir National Park form this tour’s bedrock—but there’s so many more questions for this excursion. Unearth your answers here.
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Essential Info’ about the Northern Lights in Iceland!

What are they? Where’s the best place to see them? And are you guaranteed a show? Uncover informational gems about the multi-coloured lights in the sky.
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Discover 5 of Iceland’s Natural Wonders

There’s a bucket load of places to see in the land of fire and ice. So, we thought this handful would get you started.
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Shropshire County Scouts Head to Norway – A Picturesque Playground, FULL of Adventure!

Shropshire County Scouts from across the district ventured to Norway with us to make the most of crystal-clear waters and majestic mountains! Take a look at what they go up to!
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Packing for a Winter Trip to Norway: 10 Things to Take

Soooo many layers yet so little time. Not here—there’s base, mid, shell and every other clothing overlay you’ll need in a cosily digestible read.
Geiranger fjord, Beautiful Nature Norway

Why Summer Trips to Norway Outshine all the Rest 

What’s brighter than a summer in the UK? The welcoming summer months, full tables and unforgettable scenery in this Scandinavian country might just fit everything you want and more. Check it out.
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5 Winter Activities in Norway to Keep You Warm

Ready to take on the snow-tipped chills with a handful of heat inducing activities? Then you should read this blog.
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7 Must-Do Summer Activities at TrollAktiv Norway

Want an action-packed summer in Norway’s great outdoors? Then TrollAktiv might be just the activity filled space you crave.
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Top 5 Wide Games to Help Develop Children’s Key Skills

Panic, Crocodile or Falling Snowflakes are just a few of the awesome activities to help your young people grow.
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5 ‘Super Simple Steps’ to Attach a Scout Badge

Want to help your young people sew on that first patch? Then give these steps a run through.

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