Science is the star of the show in our STEM: London & the West Country tour. This is an incredible opportunity for any teacher who wants to get students excited about the STEM world. From natural wonders, to engineering and architecture, to archaeology and more, this tour has it all. Read on to learn more Read More …
We thus learn that man is descended from a hairy, tailed quadruped, probably arboreal in its habits, and an inhabitant of the Old World. – Charles Darwin, The Descent of Man From the land iguana, to the giant tortoise, to the blue-footed booby, the Galápagos islands are a haven for enthusiasts of all things fauna. Read More …
Read about our Language Immersion: Madrid tour in Part I. Are you looking for a trip filled with language learning, natural wonders, or unforgettable adventures? How about all three? That’s what you get with our Language Immersion: Costa Rica tour. Part of our language immersion collection, Language Immersion: Costa Rica is one of five tours Read More …
What’s the best way to learn a language? Foreign language teachers know: The best language learning happens through immersion. And nothing compares to an incredible immersion experience abroad. That’s why Explorica is excited to offer our language immersion collection. In each tour, students will spend five mornings taking three-hour language courses on different topics: food, history, Read More …
Why learn another language? With Google Translate and other language apps on the rise, it may seem unnecessary. But our phones are far from replacing bilingualism, and learning another language can help you in ways you would never have guessed. Here are five hidden reasons to keep collecting those foreign language credits: Boost your brainpower Read More …
The annual photo contest is something that Exploricans look forward to every year. As avid travelers, we love seeing other people’s travel photos for inspiration, and we especially love seeing the travel photos of people who we helped to get there. This year, we received more than 2,700 entries! As you can imagine, it was Read More …
If you’ve ever worked with Explorica you know we’re obsessed with feedback, and we ask every one of our trip leaders to complete an evaluation as soon as they return home from their tour. The multi-page evaluation asks teachers to objectively rate all aspects of their tour; it’s information we use to ensure quality (and Read More …
From Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, there’s no shortage of amazing sights to see when visiting the United Kingdom’s colossal capital. Many would say that one visit isn’t even enough to cover everything. However, London is one of our most popular destinations for travel, so we’re pros at navigating this expansive city and covering a Read More …
Hola, Barcelona! Situated on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, the capital of the Catalonia region is known for white sandy beaches, bustling boulevards, tapas bars and of course, futbol. Things to do: Las Ramblas Las Ramblas is the pulse of Barcelona. This is truly the street that never sleeps! Designed exclusively for pedestrians, Las Ramblas is the Read More …
What do museums, bicycles, canals, and tulips have in common? They all work together to create the picturesque landscape of Amsterdam! Famous for its quintessentially European style, Amsterdam is the perfect city to get lost in. Its diverse culture offers something for students of all ages! Here are some of Explorica’s ‘must-see-and-do’ activities while in Read More …
