New tour spotlight: Five landmarks to visit in Lisbon

Lisbon is the perfect destination for explorers—after all, it’s been a launchpad and a haven for world travelers for centuries, giving it a unique historical significance. Plus, you can’t beat the beautiful views of the medieval landscape. While much of the city was destroyed in an earthquake in 1755, the buildings that survived have been Read More …

Our February classroom calendar: Chinese New Year

Explorica is very proud of our new resource for teachers: our 2018-19 Around the World classroom calendar! The calendar features a new country and an international holiday or event for you to celebrate with your students each month. Download a new page each month on this blog (and subscribe!), hang it up in your classroom, and Read More …

The Big Five: How to spot Africa’s most sought-after species

What are the Big Five? Originally, it was a term used by hunters to describe the most dangerous game to track and kill. Today, safari companies have borrowed the term to attract tourists, who travel far and wide to get the chance to spot some of Africa’s biggest animals. Two of the most popular locations Read More …

5 ways to keep your stuff safe while abroad

Wherever you travel, safety is key, and that includes protecting your stuff. If you’re traveling with a group, carrying luggage, holding a guidebook, and/or speaking a different language, it can point you out as a tourist. And depending on where you are, this could make you a target for pickpockets. You don’t want to always Read More …

Student stories: What made me decide to go abroad

Camila Miranda-Llovera is a Senior at Winthrop High School. She’s an active member on the cross country and indoor/outdoor track teams, Mock Trial, National Honors Society, STEM club, Student Council, and Quiz Bowl, and has the goal of one day becoming an engineer. Here, she writes about what made her decide to go on an educational Read More …

International Holiday Cookies: China

Explorica loves the holidays. And we’re very happy to share them with you, with the help of some delicious holiday cookie recipes from around the world. Here’s a tasty almond cookie recipe—hailing all the way from China—that you and your family will love. China | A traditional crispy treat perfect for ringing in the New Year. Ingredients Read More …

International Holiday Cookies: Finland

Explorica loves the holidays. And we’re very happy to share them with you, with the help of some delicious holiday cookie recipes from around the world. Here’s a tasty puff pastry recipe—hailing all the way from Finland—that you and your family will love. Finland | Traditional Finnish star-shaped puff pastry with prune, apple or raspberry jam. Ingredients Read More …