On June 6, 1944, forces from 13 Allied countries invaded the beaches of Normandy. The beginning of the long and grueling effort to take back Europe from Nazi forces, D-Day is estimated to have caused 10,000 casualties on the Allied side, and is now remembered as a turning point of World War II. In honor Read More …
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! To celebrate, we’re highlighting four of our teacher-travelers who inspire us by continually going above and beyond for their students. Read their stories: Rynn G., Georgia Rynn is a high school teacher who has taken students on tours all around the world, including to Italy & Croatia, Australia, and Barcelona, Madrid Read More …
Molly McGee is a marketing manager in Explorica’s Boston headquarters. She attended a Program Leader Training trip in Costa Rica this past January. Read her story: Like many Explorica staff, I have always considered myself well traveled. But, despite having a few international trips under my belt I had never traveled to Central America. So, Read More …
In this guest post, International Program Consultant Catie Martin gives time-honored advice for planning and implementing a successful parent meeting. We can’t say enough how important a parent meeting is for the success of your trip. After all, it’s not enough to get your students on board — their parents need to be on board Read More …
Accelerate your students’ French with an unforgettable educational tour to the City of Light! This 8-day tour is an incredible opportunity for your students to walk through the city’s biggest sites, all while they become more fluent and confident in French. As part of our language immersion collection, this tour features a daily three-hour language Read More …
Judith Finn is a graphic designer in Explorica’s Boston headquarters and has been working at Explorica since June 2017. She visited Munich this past February, and took in some sights on our Germany itineraries! Read her story: One of my first memories of being in Germany is sitting on my grandparent’s Kachelofen (German tile Read More …
If you’re planning on traveling to beautiful Costa Rica, you’re in for a real treat: The climate is tropical, the people are friendly to tourists, and it makes for an excellent getaway. In order to truly make the most of your trip, though, it’s best to be prepared. Knowing what to expect in Costa Rica Read More …
In this guest post, International Program Consultant Catie Martin gives time-honored advice for preventing and handling jet lag while on tour. Anyone who knows me understands that I love two things: sleep & travel. However, they don’t really go together, do they? When I travel, I normally go to visit friends and stay with them. Read More …
Snow-capped mountains, meandering canals, artistic masterpieces and stunning works of architecture all await you in this comprehensive educational tour of Switzerland and Italy. If you’re looking to take your students on a jam-packed adventure through some of the countries’ most beautiful sites, this tour is for you. Here’s an insider’s look at our brand new Read More …
It’s that time of year again! Our first travelers of 2018 are getting ready to set sail, and so is our photo contest. This year, you’ll have five chances to win. We’re giving away over $1,000 worth of Amazon gift cards and the chance to have your shot published on the front cover of our catalog. To enter, take high-resolution, Read More …
