6 free travel apps to download before you go abroad

A little preparation can go a long way to help make sure international travel goes smoothly. One thing you can do is make sure you have the right resources in the palm of your hand while you’re abroad. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or are heading abroad for the first time, downloading a few apps Read More …

What to know before you go: Italy

From the ruins of Rome, to the cobblestoned streets of Siena, to the masterpieces of Renaissance art in Florence, there’s so much to see and explore when you travel to Italy. In order to truly make the most of your trip, though, it’s best to be prepared. Knowing what to expect in Italy can help Read More …

5 fascinating lion statues you need to see

You see them all over the world: Sculptures of lions, or lions otherwise depicted in art, are everywhere (In fact, there are more statues of lions in the world than actual lions). With their grace, strength, and beauty, it’s no wonder they’ve achieved a symbolic status in the western world. The meaning of the lion Read More …

After the storm: Karin C. takes her students to Puerto Rico

Karin C. is a foreign language teacher from Pennsylvania, and an experienced traveler: She’s been taking students abroad every other year for 26 years, usually to Spanish-speaking countries. And while she’s taken students on our Puerto Rico tour before to experience the culture, nature, and language, this year was a bit different. In September of Read More …

How to say “Congratulations” in 10 countries

Summer’s almost here, and that means graduation season is also upon us. Whether you’ll be traveling this summer or just want to congratulate your students in an international fashion, these phrases will be good to know. 10 ways to say “Congrats, grad!” in other countries: 1. Egypt: مبروك مبروك (“mabrouk”) is the Arabic word for Read More …

10 must-see roadside attractions for your summer road trip

If you’ve ever been on a road trip, you’ve almost certainly seen them: signs trying to get you to turn off an obscure exit to see the “world’s largest” of something. For the curious, or the easily amused, it’s always a tempting option. These pit stops are not only fun, but they can even be Read More …

Explorica Expeditions: Costa Rica

Molly McGee is a marketing manager in Explorica’s Boston headquarters. She attended a Program Leader Training trip in Costa Rica this past January. Read her story: Like many Explorica staff, I have always considered myself well traveled. But, despite having a few international trips under my belt I had never traveled to Central America. So, Read More …