Are you full yet? The third course of Explorica’s Thanksgiving series puts it all in the gods hands—the ancient Greek gods, that is. According to mythology, it was Demeter’s, the goddess of food grains, job to feed the world. (No pressure, Demeter.) She set the stage for women taking charge of “Thanksgiving” feasts. A little Read More …
Ready for your second course of Explorica’s Thanksgiving treat? Here’s a look at how the holiday began in Canada. The most popular stories about Canadian Thanksgiving, known as Jour de l’Action de grace in the French speaking regions, involve two explorers with dangerous adventures. You could say the fall holiday is a celebration of survival. Read More …
Thanksgiving Celebrations, Now and Then Turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce may immediately conjure up the Thanksgiving table in the Unites States, but in other parts of the world, there’s more to the occasion than a fantastic feast. We’ll discover some history behind the harvest season—from making dolls in the U.K. and celebrating survival in Canada Read More …
This vivid photo of the Eiffel Tower at night was submitted by a Explorica student traveler, Andie, for this year’s Summer Photo Contest.
11/11/11 is here. Not only is this date a palindrome, more importantly it marks the truce made between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. One year later, it was commemorated as Armistice Day, but in the aftermath Read More …
“Fall back, spring ahead”…most of us know this is a reminder to set the clocks back or forward due to Daylight Saving Time. Though it came about as a way to make better use of daylight, it’s caused quite a bit of clock confusion over the years. You can thank Benjamin Franklin for the Read More …
Picnicking graveside, hanging out in a casket and begging for treats door to door… It’s all part of Halloween traditions around world. Contrary to how it appears, Halloween isn’t just for kids. A matter of fact “Trick or Treating” wasn’t the main event once upon a time. The name Halloween came from the 16th century Read More …
Depending on where you are in the world, the fall season conjures up a time for harvests, changing foliage or…in some places, the height of art and culture. Though autumn darkens the evening sky sooner in September and October, over 120 cities around the world light up “White Nights” to showcase galleries, museums and other Read More …
It might be history 101, but we all need a little refresher now and then, right? Holidays may come and go, so here’s a small reminder of what many people observe on the second Monday in October. All over North and South America, countries commemorate the day in 1492 when Christopher Columbus “discovered” what was Read More …
The following is brought to you by proud Educational Travel Week sponsor, Air Canada. Bodychecking, boarding, breakaways… Sounds like ice hockey season is back in action. And when you think of hockey, Canada certainly comes to mind, eh? But you might be surprised to know that the official national winter sport of Canada goes Read More …
