Ryanne Doherty is an International Program Consultant in Explorica’s Boston headquarters. She studied abroad in Florence and traveled to five other Italian cities. Read about her top Italian highlights: Best known for ancient ruins, Renaissance masterpieces, and culinary expertise, Italy has plenty to offer everyone who sets foot on its soil. When I spent four Read More …
Jessica Taylor Price is a copywriter in Explorica’s Boston headquarters. She went on a five-day trip to Iceland this past July. Read her story: Why did I decide to go to Iceland? It’s pretty simple: I wanted to see puffins on my birthday. I wanted to go on a trip that was primarily nature-based. And, Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
From the illustrious Eiffel Tower, to the majestic palace of Versailles, to the somber battlefields of Normandy, there’s so much to see and explore when you travel to France. In order to truly make the most of your trip, though, it’s best to be prepared. Knowing what to expect in France can help you avoid some Read More …
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 …
