Professional development

Did you know you can receive professional development by leading your students on an Explorica tour? Our partnership with WorldStrides enables us to issue professional development certificates to our teachers for their work on the travel program. This opportunity is available on all Explorica programs, no matter the destination, with amazing benefits: Professional development is Read More …

Recipes from around the world

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 …

Video: Students visit Spain with Explorica

Explore bustling Madrid where medieval and modern blend seamlessly, bask on the sparkling Mediterranean Costa del Sol with its white-sand beaches and charming resort towns and join locals in performing their traditional Flamenco dance. See the incredible Sagrada Familia. Order tapas in en Español. Travel to Spain for the cultural experience of a lifetime.

Video: Students visit Madrid with Explorica

Visit Madrid for a Spanish language immersion experience unlike any other. Get your bearings as you explore the sights, then roll up your sleeves and become a part of the action. Learn to dance the flamenco, order churros en español, and see the brilliant masterpieces of El Greco at the Prado. Join Explorica on an Read More …

How to fundraise over the holidays

How many holiday sweaters do you really need (or want) living in the back of your closet? This year, let your family and friends know that they can make a donation towards your upcoming tour instead! But before you ask them to help send you on an educational travel experience you’ll never forget, review these tips: Read More …

Fundraising with Explorica

Explorica is committed to enriching students through educational travel, and that means helping teachers extend the opportunity to as many students as possible. In addition to offering the guaranteed best prices in educational travel and easy monthly payment plans, we also provide a variety of resources to help you raise funds for your tour. Personal Read More …

Academic credit

As a WorldStrides organization, Explorica is an accredited institution just like your school. Students traveling on qualified tours have the opportunity to earn academic credit. Free high school credit We are independently accredited for K-12 education by regional accrediting bodies across the nation, including: AdvancED, the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission on Read More …