Dominic Black is a California teacher who has taken his visual arts students across the globe to study the world’s masterpieces and create unique artwork on location. Here, he writes about his experiences with student travel, partnering with Explorica, and where he’s headed to next. Why did you decide to start taking students on educational Read More …
Welcome to What to Eat, our newest blog series covering the authentic cuisines of our favorite cities around the world! Check out our must-eat meals in Rome and New Orleans, and keep an eye out for a new post next month. From humble meat and potatoes to chewy brown soda bread, Irish cuisine offers its Read More …
An Explorica tour director since 2004, Jane Davies has lived in Amsterdam, Boston, and now London, where she brings European destinations to life for students and teachers. She studied French and German in school and enjoys traveling and hiking with her two children. When she’s not creating engaging educational moments on tour, Jane can be Read More …
Explorica is proud to continue with the second year of this helpful resource for teachers: our 2020 Around the World classroom calendar! The calendar features a new country (or state) and an international holiday or event for you to celebrate with your students each month. Download a new page every month on this blog (and Read More …
Our team at Explorica, along with the broader team at WorldStrides, has been closely following the spread of the coronavirus, now named COVID-19, as governments and health agencies around the world react to contain the disease. We have answers to many other frequently asked questions posted on explorica.com. First, we want to express our organization’s heartfelt sympathy for those impacted, Read More …
Tyrese S. is a high school student from Florida gearing up for his class trip to Paris, Brittany & Normandy this spring. We sat down with him to discuss fundraising, traveling outside the U.S., and life-changing experiences! Let’s start with fundraising. How much money have you raised for your trip? So far, I’ve Read More …
Looking for some time-tested advice on making the most of your trip? You’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn about our do’s and don’ts for packing, traveling, and enjoying your tour. Do pack appropriately, given the weather and your itinerary. Not having the correct clothing can definitely impact your trip, so it’s Read More …
What’s better than traveling with a group of your peers on the adventure of a lifetime? Getting academic credit for it, of course! Explorica is part of WorldStrides, which is accredited by the same accrediting bodies that certify academic standards in your school. That also means we’re able to offer the best of both worlds: Read More …
Did you know there were eight United States capitals before the Compromise of 1790 deemed Washington, D.C. the seat of the government of the United States? Today, the bustling D.C. metro area is home to nearly six million people and counting. Full of rich history and modern neighborhoods, it’s a great place to visit at Read More …
Welcome to What to Eat, our newest blog series covering the authentic cuisines of our favorite cities around the world! Click here to read our must-eat meals in Rome, and keep an eye out for a new post next month. New Orleans cuisine is some of the most well-recognized regional fare in the entire United Read More …
