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 Read More …
Kelli S. is an Account Manager working in Explorica’s San Diego office. Here, she discusses one of her favorite travel destinations and why South Africa is appealing to travelers of all kinds! There aren’t many cities on earth like Cape Town, South Africa. Nestled between the mountains and the sea, this city has something Read More …
Dominic Black is a California teacher who has taken his visual arts students across the globe to study the world’s masterpieces and create unique artwork on location. Here, he writes about his experiences with student travel, partnering with Explorica, and where he’s headed to next. Why did you decide to start taking students on educational Read More …
An Explorica tour director since 2004, Jane Davies has lived in Amsterdam, Boston, and now London, where she brings European destinations to life for students and teachers. She studied French and German in school and enjoys traveling and hiking with her two children. When she’s not creating engaging educational moments on tour, Jane can be Read More …
Explorica is proud to continue with the second year of this helpful resource for teachers: our 2020 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 Read More …
Tyrese S. is a high school student from Florida gearing up for his class trip to Paris, Brittany & Normandy this spring. We sat down with him to discuss fundraising, traveling outside the U.S., and life-changing experiences! Let’s start with fundraising. How much money have you raised for your trip? So far, I’ve Read More …
Looking for some time-tested advice on making the most of your trip? You’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn about our do’s and don’ts for packing, traveling, and enjoying your tour. Do pack appropriately, given the weather and your itinerary. Not having the correct clothing can definitely impact your trip, so it’s Read More …
What’s better than traveling with a group of your peers on the adventure of a lifetime? Getting academic credit for it, of course! Explorica is part of WorldStrides, which is accredited by the same accrediting bodies that certify academic standards in your school. That also means we’re able to offer the best of both worlds: Read More …
Did you know there were eight United States capitals before the Compromise of 1790 deemed Washington, D.C. the seat of the government of the United States? Today, the bustling D.C. metro area is home to nearly six million people and counting. Full of rich history and modern neighborhoods, it’s a great place to visit at Read More …
At Explorica, we all have the travel bug! Our dedicated staff is passionate about all kinds of travel, whether it’s an educational trip to Europe or a solo adventure across Latin America. We asked around the office for our colleagues’ best travel tips and put them into this list so you can pack, travel, and Read More …
