Why Educational Travel Matters

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 …

Student Fundraising Spotlight: Tyrese S.

Tyrese S. is a high school student from Florida gearing up for his class trip to Paris, Brittany & Normandy this spring. We sat down with him to discuss fundraising, traveling outside the U.S., and life-changing experiences!     Let’s start with fundraising. How much money have you raised for your trip? So far, I’ve Read More …

Best of Both Worlds: Travel & Get Academic Credit

What’s better than traveling with a group of your peers on the adventure of a lifetime? Getting academic credit for it, of course! Explorica is part of WorldStrides, which is accredited by the same accrediting bodies that certify academic standards in your school. That also means we’re able to offer the best of both worlds: Read More …

6 free travel apps to download before you go abroad

A little preparation can go a long way to help make sure international travel goes smoothly. One thing you can do is make sure you have the right resources in the palm of your hand while you’re abroad. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or are heading abroad for the first time, downloading a few apps Read More …

What to know before you go: Italy

From the ruins of Rome, to the cobblestoned streets of Siena, to the masterpieces of Renaissance art in Florence, there’s so much to see and explore when you travel to Italy. In order to truly make the most of your trip, though, it’s best to be prepared. Knowing what to expect in Italy can help Read More …

After the storm: Karin C. takes her students to Puerto Rico

Karin C. is a foreign language teacher from Pennsylvania, and an experienced traveler: She’s been taking students abroad every other year for 26 years, usually to Spanish-speaking countries. And while she’s taken students on our Puerto Rico tour before to experience the culture, nature, and language, this year was a bit different. In September of Read More …

5 tips for taking perfect travel photos

We all know the struggle of trying to document every picture-perfect moment of a trip while remaining present and fully appreciating your surroundings. It isn’t easy. That’s why we’re here to give you a few quick tips on how to take great on-tour photos on your first try — so you can spend less time Read More …

Students: What to expect on tour

BEFORE YOU GO Once you’ve finished signing up, you’ll get the information you need to explore your Tour Center—your online one-stop shop for all things related to your tour. Come here to make payments, receive important reminders, find out hotel and flight information, and more. This is also where you can access your personal fundraising Read More …