Question: What’s the number one way to make your student travel experience even more meaningful? Answer: Work with a travel provider who puts education first—which is exactly what we do at Explorica! Our educational travel programs take learning outside the classroom and put students in new and exciting environments that make any topic even more Read More …
During Explorica’s London Soccer Experience, you’ll see enough iconic British highlights to satisfy any Anglophile, then get ready to be immersed into the world of UK “football.” During your time in London, you’ll receive lessons from FA and UEFA-qualified coaches along with a tour of the stadium at the English Premiere League. A fan favorite itinerary Read More …
It’s our favorite time of the year: Photo contest time! We received a record number of submissions in 2016 and we want to make 2017 bigger and better than ever. This year, we’ve chosen a theme: Learning in action. Show us the candid learning moments from your 2017 tour and you could win a $300 Read More …
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 …
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 …
Staying home for the holidays? You can still take your taste buds around the world with these delicious international recipes from our staff. Starter: Stuffed Calamari Italy | Shared by Regina Ciccarelli, Senior International Business Development Executive INGREDIENTS 6 medium squid 1/4 cup Italian-style fine bread crumbs 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves 2 teaspoons fresh Read More …
Discover how the New World became the sprawling, culturally diverse civilization it is today. Explore the vast, majestic Alaskan frontier. Follow in the footsteps of the U.S. Founding Fathers along the Freedom Trail in Boston. Find out why New York is called the “City That Never Sleeps.” Witness Montréal’s winter wonderland of sparkling rooftops and Read More …
On this Veterans Day, we’d like to take a moment to honor our history and the brave men and women who have fought and continue to fight for us. Veterans Day (previously known as Armistice Day) is observed annually on November 11, not only in the United States but in many other countries throughout the world. Read More …
Wander the labyrinth of passageways off tree-lined Las Ramblas in Barcelona—a favorite diversion for tourists and locals alike. Explore the fishermen’s stalls at the port of Lisbon. Feel the passion of flamenco in Madrid. And watch your students communicate with the locals and vendors in their native Spanish and Portuguese. Explorica pro tip “This collection is Read More …
