Meteora — one of the holiest and most beautiful places in Greece — is a breathtaking experience and a bucket list requirement for world travelers. Made up of a series of monasteries sitting atop natural pillars in central Greece, Meteora is one of the country’s premier tourist destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Read More …
Melissa is an international program associate at Explorica’s Boston office. When not working, she can usually be found with her nose in a book, or tracking pricing for flights for her next great adventure. Here, she goes into detail about her summertime travels to two of Spain’s most popular cities, Barcelona & Madrid. I Read More …
Emily Beeland is currently a senior at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. She is double majoring in Sociology and German Studies, and is involved in the student-run coffee shop on campus, Campus Grounds, as well as the rock climbing team. Emily has an interest in the environment, and spends her summers working in Yellowstone Read More …
Explorica is proud to introduce a brand new resource for teachers: our 2018-19 Around the World classroom calendar! The calendar features a new country and an international holiday for you to celebrate with your students each month. Download a new page each month on this blog (and subscribe to the blog!), hang it up in your Read More …
Michael Nickerson is a Spanish Teacher at Winthrop High School near Boston, MA. Sharing his love of travel with students has been a big part of his almost 20-year teaching career: Michael “Señor” Nickerson has taken several tours with Explorica, beginning with a trip to Spain before venturing to other countries. Here are his tips Read More …
When we talk about travel as an adventure, we don’t always mean zip lining or surfing: Some of the most daring travel activities can occur just at the dinner table. Wherever you go, you might have the opportunity to try a local delicacy. And whether you choose to partake or not, they usually represent something Read More …
John Hasse is an international program specialist at Explorica’s San Diego office. When not working, he can usually be found globetrotting, cycling, surfing and photographing the many beautiful natural areas within California and beyond. Here, he describes his five favorite experiences from his travels to Ireland. Ireland is a land of old-time charm, bucolic vistas Read More …
Add Chile to your bucket list! One of the hottest destinations in South America today, Chile has so much to offer from north to south. To make the most of your time there, though, it’s best to choose one location and really get to know it. If you’re ready to travel to Chile, we suggest Read More …
From the remains of the Berlin Wall, to the castles of Bavaria, to the famous bratwurst, there’s so much to see and explore when you travel to Germany. In order to truly make the most of your trip, though, it’s best to be prepared. Knowing what to expect in Germany can help you avoid some Read More …
We know that coming back from a trip can be tough: You’re usually tired from the long journey, wishing you were still on vacation, and may be a little overwhelmed by what you need to do to get back in the swing of things. Luckily, there are a few things you can do as soon Read More …
