Educational Travel Photo of the Week: Itsukushima Shrine An island in the western part of the Seto Inland Sea, Miyajima or “Shrine” Island hosts one of the most mystifying and most photographed sites in Japan, the Itsukushima Shrine. The scarlet shrine that is said to have first been built in the 12th century stands in Read More …
Happy Veteran’s Day! To celebrate the remembrance of those who have served, we here at Explorica are sharing the soldiers who changed our lives—our friends, our family members, and our heroes. Join us in taking a moment today to remember the brave soldiers who have fought for our country, and remember your own American heroes. Read More …
A series of 118 islands connected by nearly 150 canals and over 400 bridges, the city of the Venetian Lagoon stands as an achievement of strength and resiliency in a never-ending battle against the elements. Exposed to constant movement of water and a sinking foundation, this floating city is a marvel of architectural endurance and Read More …
The Celtic origins of Halloween In North America, Halloween marks a night where ghosts, goblins, ghouls and witches roam the streets in search of candy. While these traditions have become the Halloween norm, the holiday dates back nearly 2,000 years to the traditions of the Celtic New Year, Samhain. On this day, Celts lit bonfires Read More …
After centuries of defeat and Protestant control, the release of anti-Catholic laws in 18th century Ireland led to a wealth of growth and renewal of the nation’s capital city, Dublin. A once suppressed provincial town of the British crown, Dublin flourished and townsmen began to build the beautiful Georgian homes that still exist today. In Read More …
Welcome to Montréal, Canada’s “cultural capital” and an UNESCO-designated City of Design. Steeped in history, the former fur-trading city is now the center for French language music, film television, radio and print publishing in Canada. Learn about French Canadian culture and witness the architecture of the city’s magnificent cathedrals and unique underground city, enjoying the Read More …
At Explorica, we love our historical sites. We also love giving back to the organizations that make our tours so memorable. That’s why we recently volunteered with Tourism Cares at the Plimoth Plantation, one of the most popular educational destinations in our home state of Massachusetts. Originally settled by the Pilgrims in 1620, Plimoth Plantation Read More …
Visit the black sands of Santorini, one of the most magnificent locations in the Aegean and a must-see destination on any trip to Greece. The island is known for its rows of white buildings jutting off the edges of a volcano, and the sunsets over the Aegean reflecting off the whitewashed coastline. The best-known Minoan Read More …
Happy Constitution Day! On this day in 1787, the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia to sign the document that would change U.S. history forever. While social studies teachers and Philadelphia tour guides might have kept tabs on this date for the past couple of centuries, Constitution Day wasn’t an official federal holiday until 2004. Now Read More …
Visit the Sensō-ji, the oldest temple in Tokyo. Founded in 645 C.E. and the center of ancient legend, the Buddhist temple remains a central place of worship to this day. Yet the Sensō-ji is not solely a religious landmark–the iconic temple stands at the edge of a line of shops, hosts festivals and other public events, and receives Read More …
