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featured post from skyteam: know before you fly

Friday, October 7th, 2011

The following post is brought to you by proud Educational Travel Week sponsor, SkyTeam.

Our class in front of the colosseum,(attempting) to make a pyramid

Looking back through sepia tinted glasses, the only travel rules we once worried about were which side of the road to drive on in Australia, how to say hello in Greece and whether we should sport that neon orange fanny pack in Switzerland. (Okay, so maybe that hasn’t changed.) But in recent years, we’ve had to add a few more to the list, particularly when it comes to packing and figuring out what we can bring back from a trip. Whether you’re traveling Delta, Air France, KLM or Alitalia, here’s a quick guide to getting an A-plus (and maybe a smile) from the men and women at airport security and customs.

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Featured Post from LOT Polish Airlines: Wieliczka Salt Mines (Krakow, Poland)

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

The following post is all about one of our favorite destinations in Poland, and is brought to you by proud Educational Travel Week sponsor, LOT Polish Airlines.
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What if I told you that one of the coolest places you’ll see on a tour of central Europe may be right under your… feet? Taking a fun trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mines near Krakow, Poland may sound a little far- fetched, but we bet you’ll find the mines worth each step down the giant subterranean staircase. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the secret’s out. It’s one of the world’s oldest working salt mines that produced table salt from the 13th century until 2007 (until flooding shut down operations.) But beyond it’s commercial history, it’s truly a unique experience that you’ll want to unearth for yourself. Explore labyrinth passages, giant caverns and large lakes. And, check out chapels filled with sculptures, statues and chandeliers—all made of rock salt, (yes the kind that basically pours out of your shaker.)

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REMINDER: Check out the new photo contests!

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Just reminding everyone (both students and teachers) to bring your cameras with you when you go on tour this summer, as we have new photo contests for you to enter!

Check them out here:

http://www.explorica.com/student-photo-contest

http://www.explorica.com/teacher-photo-contest

Announcing the Winners of the Student Photo Contest

Monday, June 15th, 2009

We are pleased to announce the winners for Explorica’s Student Photo Contest!

Thank you to all of those who submitted entries, as we had some fantastic images. All of the entries can be viewed on Flickr.

Check out which images were chosen and what they won!

Student Photo Contest – Enter to win a $300 Amazon gift card

Monday, May 4th, 2009

From now until June 1st, students can submit their best photos of their recent tour and be entered to win a $300 Amazon.com gift card.

Teachers, this is a great chance to both encourage your students’ creativity, and to share the memories of your tour with everyone.

Check out all the details here. We look forward to seeing your students’ work!