This video was created by Rome Reborn, an academic research project whose central mission is to create a full model of Rome at its greatest heights, working in conjunction with the Khan Academy. The goal is to take historical depictions of the city and create a true-to-life model of every period of Roman development, ranging Read More …
On June 6, 1944, a massive Allied force of more than 160,000 soldiers crossed the English Channel to engage in Operation Overlord on the 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline of Normandy. There were five landing zones, given special code names that have become forever ingrained in the identity of the region: Juno Beach (Canada); Read More …
Interact with locals and experience “pura vida” on an educational tour in the land of eco-adventure. We have a diverse selection of student tours to Latin America. Give us a call for more information 1.888.310.7120.
Next time you visit Italy, think outside the pizza box. In North America, Italian cuisine is largely believed to be composed of five major food groups: Tomatoes, basil, bread, pasta, and cheese. But when you travel to Bell’ Italia, see for yourself what a wide variety of dishes and yes, even vegetables, make up Italian cuisine. Of all Read More …
Welcome to Campania, a region of Italy known for Sofia Loren, buffalo mozzarella, Nutella farms and the best pizza in the world. Densely populated cities and zipping Fiats fleck the coastal hills surrounding the region’s notorious Mt. Vesuvius, but beneath the shadow of the volcano lies a civilization untouched by the stamp of time. Some popular tourist attractions seem overrated, with long lines, kitschy souvenirs and red tape blocking your path just when Read More …
The 2016 Photo Contest is off to a great start! We’ve received about 300 incredible shots from around the world. But there is still time to enter! Submit your photos here! The prize categories are: Best cultural immersion photo | $200 Amazon Gift Card Students experiencing an exciting and unique activity on tour Best use of Read More …
Want to travel somewhere beautiful, exciting, and sans tourist traps? Try Croatia. The best kept secret of Europe, Croatia has it all: medieval history, sunny beaches, and of course, delicious food. Visit Dubrovnik, one of the best preserved medieval cities in the world. As soon as you arrive, you’ll see why Dubrovnik is known as the “pearl of the Adriatic.” Stroll Read More …
Get a closer look at historical Beijing with a rickshaw tour through the city’s hutongs—historic residential neighborhoods full of narrow streets (also called hutongs) lined by traditional courtyard houses called siheyuan. From the Mongolian word for “town,” hutongs appeared during the Yuan Dynasty (1027-256 BC) and were built in concentric circles around the Forbidden City Read More …
For the first time in Explorica’s history, a group of travelers went on an expedition to Antarctica. We spoke with Mary Jo Westlake and Cricket Guyer, the co-leaders of the trip from Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids, MN, about this experience of a lifetime. What brought you to Explorica? We had the opportunity, as Read More …
Justin views educational travel as a way to help his students experience faraway places they probably couldn’t visit on their own. “I like to choose destinations that are outside of Europe—a little less conventional,” says the veteran group leader who has logged successful tours all over the globe. In 2015 Justin reached out to his Explorica program consultant, Emma, and they designed a dream Read More …
