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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Question: What’s the number one way to make your student travel experience even more meaningful? Answer: Work with a travel provider who puts education first—which is exactly what we do at Explorica! Our educational travel programs take learning outside the classroom and put students in new and exciting environments that make any topic even more Read More …
When it’s hard to step out of your front door to go to the grocery store, it can feel impossible to imagine traveling—especially internationally. Luckily, you don’t have to board a plane to experience the richness and diversity of cultures around the world. We rounded up some hobbies and travel activities that will bring the Read More …
There’s no greater comfort during a cold winter night than a warm mug of hot chocolate. This delicious treat does more than soothe—it can transport you. A pack of Swiss Miss, complete with those tiny little marshmallows, can take you back to your childhood in just one sip. While everyone enjoys a good trip down Read More …
