Crispy latkes laden with sour cream, sweet-smelling fruit pies spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, roasted turkey paired with creamy mashed potatoes and tangy cranberry sauce, a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken… The holidays are almost upon us, which means plenty of specialty dishes we can’t wait to sink our teeth into. (Yes, we meant to Read More …
Sure, we’re looking forward to sunshine, farmer’s markets, and plenty of fresh produce as we head into the summer season—but what about the ooey-gooey, deliciously decadent foods that we just can’t say no to, even when it’s 90 degrees outside? Today, we’re celebrating those greasy delights with a list of some of our favorite indulgent Read More …
Every year on July 14th, French citizens and francophones around the world break out in celebration of Bastille Day, a national holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789. Similar to the way Americans celebrate our own Independence Day, Parisians typically celebrate the birth of the French Republic with a massive Bastille Day Read More …
Explorica is proud to continue with a second year of this helpful resource for teachers: our 2019-20 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 …
Explorica Canada will send thousands of students, teachers and chaperones from across Canada to Vimy, France to attend Vimy 100 on April 9. As part of their week-long educational Canadian history tour in Europe, students will participate in the official Veterans Affairs Canada ceremony and take part in activities organized by Explorica and its partners. 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 …
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 …
With countless cities to choose from, you can see the best of Europe, your way. Enjoy the baths of Budapest. Hop on a glass-roofed canal boat in Amsterdam. Stand where the Battle of the Bulge was fought in the Ardennes forest. Join the colorful chaos and excitement on Barcelona’s Las Ramblas. Wander down Paris’s Champs-Élysées Read More …
All Explorica tours provide authentic educational immersion experiences. Narrow you search by choosing what topic you’d like your itinerary to focus on, and then we’ll help you to make any adjustments you need to make it perfect. History Go back to where it all began on an in-depth historical tour. See more: explorica.com/history Battlefields of Read More …
Feast on an unforgettable meal in a brasserie tucked away in the Latin Quarter of Paris. Walk the beaches of Normandy and stand on the hallowed ground where Allied soldiers fought and fell for freedom. Visit the warm Mediterranean cities of the French Riviera, speckled with old palaces and mansions—the relics of the formidable Grimaldi Read More …
