1. Zip-Lock It Up submitted by Patty B. Patty suggests packing like-minded items within large, labeled zip-lock bags. All socks in one bag, all shorts in another, etc. Says Patty: “Since we never totally unpack, I just pull out the bag I need. It’s much neater and faster.” We agree, Patty. This is a great tip Read More …
This photo was taken while on tour in New York City. Can you guess the significance of the bull?
Experience one of Vietnam’s oldest forms of entertainment—the art of water puppetry—that has kept its people captivated for over 1,000 years. It’s exactly as it sounds: puppet performances over water. And with two of the country’s top puppetry troupes based in Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi, a show is one of many unique stops on your Read More …
We love this photo of a student on an educational tour in Brazil getting acquainted with these beautiful birds!
Talking with the locals is probably the best way to learn about authentic customs and cultures. But sometimes breaking the ice can feel a bit awkward. So, try a tip or two from Explorica. You never know, you might make a friend in the process. 1. Flex your dimples Even if you don’t speak the Read More …
Satisfy your love for music with a trip to Vienna where it plays on and on. And on. Well, why wouldn’t it? After all Vienna is packed with opera houses, orchestras and choirs, such as the infamous Vienna Boys Choir that dates all the way back to 1498. It’s home to some of the world’s Read More …
What’s a guaranteed way to make or break your experience on a tour? Simply, staying healthy. Play it safe with these tips to keep your bod in shape and your itinerary on schedule. 1. Make colds fly away You might think a plane’s recycled air is your ticket to Sickville, but there’s another culprit that Read More …
