Meet Gary, a Canadian history and social studies teacher for grades 9-12. He has 24 years of teaching experience, has led four tours with Explorica and is bringing his students to Vimy 100, a commemorative event hosted by the Canadian government marking the 100thanniversary of the First World War and the Battle of Vimy Ridge Read More …
It’s finally starting to look like winter here at the Explorica headquarters in Boston. We decided to have some fun and look up winter weather folklore to see if we can predict the winter ahead. We’re going to rely on our local weather forecasters to tell us when to expect cold and snow, but for Read More …
We stay in close contact with our group leaders and tour directors throughout the entire trip-planning process; from the first phone call to returning home, we are there every step of the way. Here are a few of the frequently asked questions that we get during the planning process regarding spending money on tour: How Read More …
One of the most iconic symbols of Japan is an ancient one—Mt Fuji. This mountain is located at the center of the southern coast and is Japan’s highest mountain (at 12,388 ft). There is a torii gate at the summit, and over hundreds of thousands of people climb it in warmer weather. However, Mt Fuji Read More …
Explorica’s Financial Assistance Program: Our commitment to affordability At Explorica, we believe all students should have the opportunity to experience the world. In addition to offering the guaranteed best prices, fundraising support and student scholarships, we are proud to add another option to make our educational tours accessible to more students. As a WorldStrides organization, Read More …
The nation swears in the 45th President of the United States on Jan. 20, 2017. In conjunction with WorldStrides, Explorica sent more than 5,000 students and their teachers to participate in this historic event. Obviously, not all of us can be in D.C., but that doesn’t mean you can’t soak up the energy and celebrate this Read More …
Dear traveler, Last fall we launched a bold initiative to make travel more accessible, introducing new tools and resources to support both travelers and leaders. I am proud to report that students have enthusiastically embraced our new personal fundraising pages, receiving tens of thousands of dollars in donations thus far. With an average donation of Read More …
Did you know you can receive professional development by leading your students on an Explorica tour? Our partnership with WorldStrides enables us to issue professional development certificates to our teachers for their work on the travel program. This opportunity is available on all Explorica programs, no matter the destination, with amazing benefits: Professional development is Read More …
We stay in close contact with our group leaders and tour directors throughout the entire trip-planning process; from the first phone call to returning home, we are there every step of the way. Here are a few of the frequently asked questions that we get during the planning process regarding hotels on tour: What should Read More …
We stay in close contact with our group leaders and tour directors throughout the entire trip-planning process; from the first phone call to returning home, we are there every step of the way. Here are a few of the frequently asked questions and answers about what to expect while you are on your tour: What Read More …
