Fans of British history, art, or literature will love this new tour offer: Ireland, Scotland & England is a 10-day immersion into all things British. Spend your days exploring Britain’s cities and experiencing its vast landscapes, and spend your nights enjoying the islands’ rich cultural offerings. From magnificent castles, to rolling green hills, to fascinating Read More …
Accelerate your students’ Italian with an unforgettable trip to the Eternal City! This 9-day tour is an incredible opportunity for your students to walk through the city’s biggest sites, all while they become more fluent and confident in Italian. As part of our language immersion collection, this tour features a daily three-hour language course, with Read More …
Have you signed up for a tour, but don’t have a passport? Don’t miss out on this excellent resource: The U.S. Department of State is holding special Passport Acceptance Fairs across the country to help you get your passport before the spring/summer travel season. If you are under 18 or a first-time passport applicant, a Read More …
Travel + Leisure magazine named Iceland one of the fastest-growing travel destinations in the world in November. And with its fascinating history, awe-inspiring natural sites, and relaxing spots for taking a dip, it’s no wonder why. Our Iceland: Northern Highlights tour takes you through all of these destinations and more, with an emphasis on the Read More …
We are very excited to share photos from our gingerbread house competition and holiday party. From all of us at Explorica, have a safe and happy holiday!
Most of the Explorica staff is staying home for the holidays this year, but that doesn’t mean our celebrations won’t have an international flair. Here are some tasty recipes from around the world for you to share with family and friends this season. Starter: Lohikeitto (salmon soup) Finland | Shared by Bryan Ouellette, International Program Read More …
If this is how you react to seeing a sloth, Costa Rica might be the place for you. The country is home to two species of the smiley critter, the three-toed brown-throated sloth and Hottman’s two-toed sloth, so it’s the perfect destination for sloth enthusiasts. If the thought of spotting a sloth in one of Read More …
Accelerate your students’ Chinese with an unforgettable trip to the Northern Capital. This 12-day tour is an incredible opportunity for your students to walk through the Forbidden City, take a march down the Great Wall, learn some Tai Chi, and much more—all while they become more fluent and confident in Chinese. As part of our Read More …
We had a wonderful “Friendsgiving” at the office last week and are excited to share pictures from the event. From all of us at Explorica, have a safe and happy holiday!
On Wednesday, November 15, a private collector paid a whopping $450.3 million for Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi,” a 15th-16th-century painting depicting Christ with one hand raised and the other holding a crystal sphere. The record-breaking sale means that the painting is the most expensive of all time. It also means the painting will remain, Read More …
