New Educational Travel Tour: San Jose and the Coastal Puntarenas

Say “pura vida” to the monkeys, sloths and parrots as the plentiful wildlife will surely put a smile on your face. Then spread joy on a visit to local students where you’ll truly sense the jovial culture of ticos. Can’t get enough? Add a splash of white water rafting! Our new student tour takes you from Read More …

TalkLocal – a mobile app that helps educational travelers speak the local language

 Jesse is the CEO of TripLingo, which has partnered with Explorica to create TalkLocal, a mobile language learning app that helps Explorica travelers to quickly dive into a language and make the most of their time on tour. [hs_action id=”1401″] I remember clearly the excitement of myself and my classmates in 2003 as we prepared Read More …

Three must-dos on a Theatre Class Trip to England

The ancient Romans may have brought drama to England, but it didn’t make top billing until the 16th century. Fast forward 500 years and discover today’s dramatic turns with these three must-dos. 1. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace Shakespeare famously said, “All the world’s a stage.”  And since many of his plays were set in places like Read More …

Get to Know: Student Tours to Morocco

Morocco is one of those countries so different from the Western world that it may not be easy to blend in. Still, spend some time with the Berbers and you’ll get more from your trip than any photo can express. Maybe you’ll share a plate of baghrir (Moroccan pancakes) or tajine (a delicious braised stew Read More …

Educational Travel Tip Tuesday: 3 Tips for Group Leader/Tour Director Happiness

1. Communicate Early (and Often!)  Whether through email before tour or in person on the first tour day, establishing a clear line of communication with your Tour Director is vital. “I love it when Group Leaders talk to me about their background, about what they want to focus on, how much they want me to Read More …

Get to Know: Student Tours to the Galapagos Islands

With all of the amazing wildlife around the Galapagos Islands, you may not think to look below the surface of what’s right in front of you. But, luckily, as your educational travel experts, we’re here to give you insights on what’s underneath the unique geography. You’ll find these volcanic islands teeming with lava tunnels–formed millions Read More …

Get to Know Student Tours to Vietnam: Vietnamese Water Puppetry

Experience one of Vietnam’s oldest forms of entertainment—the art of water puppetry—that has kept its people captivated for over 1,000 years. It’s exactly as it sounds: puppet performances over water. And with two of the country’s top puppetry troupes based in Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi, a show is one of many unique stops on your Read More …