If you’re flying more than a few hours from home, you’re likely to experience jet lag — it’s that pesky fatigue you just can’t beat after a long flight, especially when you’ve crossed a time zone or two. Once your body adjusts to the time change, which usually takes a couple of days, the jet Read More …
Ready to take your travel journaling to the next level with vlogging? Let’s get down to the details. A video blog, or vlog, is a form of blogging where the medium is video instead of text. Thanks to platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, and TikTok, vlogging has increased in popularity in the last several years Read More …
Welcome to What to Eat, our newest blog series covering the authentic cuisines of our favorite cities around the world! Check out our must-eat meals in Rome, New Orleans, and Ireland, and keep an eye out for a new post next month. If the only thing you know about Argentine food is the abundance of Read More …
We like to consider ourselves packing gurus — but beyond the suitcase, we’re here to help you prepare to take a group of students abroad. We spoke to one of our Account Managers, Chelsea, to find out her top tips for getting teachers and students ready to travel. Read on to learn more! Explorica Tip: Read More …
Traveling to a new city, state, or country is full of adventure and discovery. Travel exposes you to new people, cultures, and food, all while allowing you to learn a little more about yourself along the way. While experiencing so many new things at once can be exciting, it can also feel overwhelming at times Read More …
The 2022 Photo and Video Contest is finally here! We have some awesome prizes to give away and can’t wait to see all your submissions. This contest is open to all WorldStrides and Explorica by WorldStrides student travelers who had or have trips between September 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. There are 8 categories Read More …
Why learn another language? With online translators and other technologies that can help us move through another country more easily, it may seem unnecessary. But technology is far from replacing bilingualism, and learning another language can help you in many other unexpected ways. Here are six benefits of learning a foreign language: Connect with other Read More …
As International Education Week comes to a close, we wanted to highlight the importance of international educational travel for students of all ages. For those who still need convincing, or simply want to learn more, here are 10 ways educational travel can change your life! 1. You’ll meet a diverse range of people Meeting new Read More …
Crispy latkes laden with sour cream, sweet-smelling fruit pies spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, roasted turkey paired with creamy mashed potatoes and tangy cranberry sauce, a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken… The holidays are almost upon us, which means plenty of specialty dishes we can’t wait to sink our teeth into. (Yes, we meant to Read More …
National STEM Day celebrates the importance of interweaving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into our everyday lives. We sat down with Ms. Anna Whiting, a Minneapolis elementary school teacher, to hear more about her experience on why STEM education matters today and every day. Why is STEM important in education? “Future jobs are constantly evolving Read More …
