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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
We believe all students should have the opportunity to experience the world, so we’re committed to making our tours attainable for all families. And now, we are proud to offer even more options and resources to help you enable more of your students to travel. We have always guaranteed the best prices in educational travel, Read More …
