The following post is an excerpt from “Taking the high road across Manhattan” on page 102 of the 2013 Explorica January Brochure. Read the brochure online for the full story. Walking through New York City, the sights and sounds of construction fill the air: drills breaking concrete, scaffolding lining the streets, wrecking balls swinging from Read More …
Designed by world-class modern architect Frank Gehry, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain embodies contemporary art and design from the outside in. Joining the Guggenheim museums in Venice, New York, and Abu Dhabi, the Bilbao location was built in 1997 to house one of the most remarkable collections of modern art in the world, including Read More …
If you were to take a peek into the windows of homes around the globe right now, you’d see generations of holiday traditions being enjoyed. Like many others, you may have grown up practicing a special way to celebrate the holidays that’s unique to your family. In the States, the holidays can be a Read More …
Meet Nathan, an English and Theater teacher/talk show host with an affinity for tzatziki sauce & an approach to travel unlike any other! Nathan shares a deep connection with the world around him and is motivated by his faith to experience as much of it as possible. From acting in an NBC movie as a rapper Read More …
Experiencing the first Thanksgiving could become a near reality with a visit to Plimoth Plantation. A living history museum dedicated to telling the intertwined stories of the English Settlers and the Natives, Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, MA, allows visitors a rich opportunity to explore the forced melding of two very distinct cultures. Historical interpreters are Read More …
Educational Travel Photo of the Week: Itsukushima Shrine An island in the western part of the Seto Inland Sea, Miyajima or “Shrine” Island hosts one of the most mystifying and most photographed sites in Japan, the Itsukushima Shrine. The scarlet shrine that is said to have first been built in the 12th century stands in Read More …
This week we’d like to introduce you to Jan, a high school guidance counselor who has visited 37 countries (and counting!) after catching the infamous travel bug. She exemplifies the Susan Sontag quote, “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” As an amateur artist, she enjoys the challenge of replicating crafts she finds Read More …
Happy Veteran’s Day! To celebrate the remembrance of those who have served, we here at Explorica are sharing the soldiers who changed our lives—our friends, our family members, and our heroes. Join us in taking a moment today to remember the brave soldiers who have fought for our country, and remember your own American heroes. Read More …
A series of 118 islands connected by nearly 150 canals and over 400 bridges, the city of the Venetian Lagoon stands as an achievement of strength and resiliency in a never-ending battle against the elements. Exposed to constant movement of water and a sinking foundation, this floating city is a marvel of architectural endurance and Read More …
The Celtic origins of Halloween In North America, Halloween marks a night where ghosts, goblins, ghouls and witches roam the streets in search of candy. While these traditions have become the Halloween norm, the holiday dates back nearly 2,000 years to the traditions of the Celtic New Year, Samhain. On this day, Celts lit bonfires Read More …
