The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plane. At least that’s what you’ll be hoping for if you’re planning a trip to see Spain’s infamous Semana Santa, or Holy Week, in April. Semana Santa is a week (or two in Toledo) of outdoor festivities marking the Passion of Christ—the Christian events of Jesus’ trial Read More …
Those feelings of irritability. That pair of elephant-trunk ankles. The overwhelming fatigue. That’s jet lag for you. It’s hard to live with it and unfortunately, hard to escape it, especially for long-haul fliers. Experts say that for every time zone crossed we’ll need an extra day of recovery at our destination. And with a 10-hour Read More …
Pura vida! The “Rich Coast” is filled with it. It’s a life philosophy in Costa Rica, a toast, a blessing… It can mean hello, goodbye, thank you and you’re welcome depending on the occasion. Some say that the Costa Rican slogan, literally the “pure life,” came from the surfers and Ticos (the local name for Read More …
You know how to throw a party, but what about throwing festivals? (And making the throwing part of the fun, at that.) From tomato throwing in Spain to water throwing in Thailand, we’ll help you understand the rituals so you when you go, you’ll know to bring a healthy sense of humor—and a change of Read More …
Life’s a circus. But some days, you might still daydream about running off to join one. Try it on for size in Montréal, Canada whose unique circus company brought the world the spectacular Cirque de Soleil. Though the idea of a circus—involving a traveling group of trained animals, acrobats, and clowns—dates back to Ancient Rome, Read More …
There’s no shortage of world-class museums and stunning architecture in Europe. And for Art History teachers, it might be tough to narrow down the choices. You need a better system than say, drawing straws. So we’ve made a list of places to inspire you and your students to color your own canvas. Do a combination Read More …
Most people are familiar with the rivalry between the French and the English, but the reason behind it may not be so well known. Although the ‘frogs’ and the ‘rost-bifs’ argue over who has the better soccer team or fashion sense, the jabs of today are a welcome change from the history of hatred and Read More …
Rome, Florence, Venice… Whichever Italian city you’re in, one thing stays the same. Food is calling on every corner, “Mangia, mangia!” Here’s a few ways to answer the call when not eating a scheduled tour meal. You can’t go wrong with authentic Italian pizza. But try to think beyond pepperoni because you can’t order that Read More …
Wherever you’re planning to travel, your fundraising activities can tag along. With a little brainstorming and research, you and your students can learn and earn at the same time. Here are more money-making ideas that tie back to the trip location: Theme-based fundraising ideas by country Italy—Sure you could have a bake sale with cookies Read More …
At Explorica, we’re all about making cultural connections. And this blog is just another way to help you—as teachers, students, and parents—connect with the best educational travel experiences possible. Every week, we’ll post ideas to get you on your way. Like fundraising tips, travel advice or unique destination insights that we’ve collected from 11 years in the educational tour business. Read More …
