The benefits of working with a group travel company like Explorica to create and organize your educational tour are numerous, and we know you’ll have tons of questions along the way. We picked ten of our most popular questions from parents, students, and teachers and broke them down here, just for you. Keep calm and Read More …
Welcome to What to Eat, our newest blog series covering the authentic cuisines of our favorite cities around the world! You’ve touched down in Italy and now it’s time to get snacking — our favorite pastime! In order to make sure you enjoy the most authentic dishes while visiting the Eternal City, we’ve crafted a Read More …
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a social activist and Baptist minister who played an integral part in the American Civil Rights Movement. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15th, 1929, MLK Jr. was known for his non-violent tactics and fight for equality and human rights. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan deemed the third Monday of Read More …
Mary C. is a Project Manager on the marketing team in our Boston headquarters. She recently traveled to Europe with an Explorica group and is here to tell us all about it! Most tourists flock to Europe during the warm summer months, but I was lucky enough to go on a trip to Read More …
You might have noticed that we’ve unveiled a slightly new logo and an updated name — moving forward, we’ll be known as Explorica by WorldStrides. Back in 2016, we joined forces with WorldStrides, the most trusted provider of educational travel and experiences in the United States. We’ve continued to provide the same fun and enriching Read More …
Explorica is proud to continue with the second year of this helpful resource for teachers: our 2019-20 Around the World classroom calendar! The calendar features a new country (or state!) and an international holiday or event for you to celebrate with your students each month. Download a new page every month on this blog (and subscribe!), hang it Read More …
Did you know it takes a total of 26 hours for the entire world to enter the new year? That’s what happens when there are more than 30 time zones across the globe! While we might not be celebrating at the same time, we love to see how people and cultures around the globe have Read More …
As the year (and the decade!) wind down, we took a look back at our most popular travel destinations for 2019. Where in the world have Explorica travelers hung their hats? Let’s find out! 5. Barcelona, Madrid, & Andalusia This popular tour lets students experience the sights and sounds of Spain, beginning with a walking tour of Barcelona. Exploring Madrid is next, with sightseeing including the Read More …
There are endless adventures awaiting you in New Zealand! Located in the South Pacific, New Zealand is an island known for magnificent landscapes, coastlines, Maori culture, and more. Take the plunge and bungy jump at the world’s first commercial bungy jumping site, channel your inner Lord of the Rings fan at Hobbiton, or immerse yourself Read More …
Explorica is proud to continue with a second year of this helpful resource for teachers: our 2019-20 Around the World classroom calendar! The calendar features a new country (or state!) and an international holiday or event for you to celebrate with your students each month. Download a new page every month on this blog (and subscribe!), hang it Read More …
