If you’re flying more than a few hours from home, you’re likely to experience jet lag — it’s that pesky fatigue you just can’t beat after a long flight, especially when you’ve crossed a time zone or two. Once your body adjusts to the time change, which usually takes a couple of days, the jet Read More …
Looking for some time-tested advice on making the most of your trip? You’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn about our do’s and don’ts for packing, traveling, and enjoying your tour. Do pack appropriately, given the weather and your itinerary. Not having the correct clothing can definitely impact your trip, so it’s Read More …
Wherever you travel, safety is key, and that includes protecting your stuff. If you’re traveling with a group, carrying luggage, holding a guidebook, and/or speaking a different language, it can point you out as a tourist. And depending on where you are, this could make you a target for pickpockets. You don’t want to always Read More …
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 …
Signing up for an educational tour is an exciting experience! To make sure it goes smoothly, here are a few step-by-step instructions to help you navigate the process. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask your group leader or contact Explorica Customer Care. Step 1: Find your tour Go to explorica.com/sign-up and enter Read More …
On tour, your experienced Explorica tour director guides your group every step of the way. They leverage their local expertise to bring the destinations to life and provide insider tips you won’t find in guidebooks. They’re fluent in your destination’s languages and are always one step ahead managing trip logistics, so you can relax and 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 …
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 …
We stay in close contact with our group leaders and tour directors throughout the entire trip-planning process; from the first phone call to returning home, we are there every step of the way. Here are a few of the frequently asked questions and answers about what to expect while you are on your tour: What Read More …
