From the incredible temples and shrines, to the bright and bustling cities, to the fascinating history and cuisine, there’s so much to see and explore when you travel to Japan. In order to truly make the most of your trip, though, it’s best to be prepared. Knowing what to expect in Japan can help you Read More …
Explorica is very proud of our brand new resource for teachers: our 2018-19 Around the World classroom calendar! The calendar features a new country and an international holiday for you to celebrate with your students each month. Download a new page each month on this blog (and subscribe!), hang it up in your classroom, and Read More …
Meteora — one of the holiest and most beautiful places in Greece — is a breathtaking experience and a bucket list requirement for world travelers. Made up of a series of monasteries sitting atop natural pillars in central Greece, Meteora is one of the country’s premier tourist destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Read More …
Melissa is an international program associate at Explorica’s Boston office. When not working, she can usually be found with her nose in a book, or tracking pricing for flights for her next great adventure. Here, she goes into detail about her summertime travels to two of Spain’s most popular cities, Barcelona & Madrid. I Read More …
Emily Beeland is currently a senior at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. She is double majoring in Sociology and German Studies, and is involved in the student-run coffee shop on campus, Campus Grounds, as well as the rock climbing team. Emily has an interest in the environment, and spends her summers working in Yellowstone Read More …
The annual photo contest is something that Exploricans look forward to every year. As avid travelers, we love seeing other people’s travel photos for inspiration, and we especially love seeing the travel photos of people who we helped to get there. This year, we received more than 5,000 entries! As you can imagine, it was Read More …
Explorica is proud to introduce a brand new resource for teachers: our 2018-19 Around the World classroom calendar! The calendar features a new country and an international holiday for you to celebrate with your students each month. Download a new page each month on this blog (and subscribe to the blog!), hang it up in your Read More …
Michael Nickerson is a Spanish Teacher at Winthrop High School near Boston, MA. Sharing his love of travel with students has been a big part of his almost 20-year teaching career: Michael “Señor” Nickerson has taken several tours with Explorica, beginning with a trip to Spain before venturing to other countries. Here are his tips Read More …
When we talk about travel as an adventure, we don’t always mean zip lining or surfing: Some of the most daring travel activities can occur just at the dinner table. Wherever you go, you might have the opportunity to try a local delicacy. And whether you choose to partake or not, they usually represent something Read More …
John Hasse is an international program specialist at Explorica’s San Diego office. When not working, he can usually be found globetrotting, cycling, surfing and photographing the many beautiful natural areas within California and beyond. Here, he describes his five favorite experiences from his travels to Ireland. Ireland is a land of old-time charm, bucolic vistas Read More …
