Why Educational Travel Matters

Question: What’s the number one way to make your student travel experience even more meaningful? Answer: Work with a travel provider who puts education first—which is exactly what we do at Explorica! Our educational travel programs take learning outside the classroom and put students in new and exciting environments that make any topic even more Read More …

4 Activities to Get You in the Back-to-School Mindset

The end of summer is quickly approaching, and you know what that means: time to get in the back-to-school mindset! We’ve rounded up some engaging activities to complete this month that will inspire you to keep learning and get you thinking about travel again. Let’s get started! Learn a language There’s no time like the Read More …

5 Must-Try Decadent Foods Around the Globe

Sure, we’re looking forward to sunshine, farmer’s markets, and plenty of fresh produce as we head into the summer season—but what about the ooey-gooey, deliciously decadent foods that we just can’t say no to, even when it’s 90 degrees outside? Today, we’re celebrating those greasy delights with a list of some of our favorite indulgent Read More …

Celebrate National Hobby Month: Bring Travel to Life at Home

When it’s hard to step out of your front door to go to the grocery store, it can feel impossible to imagine traveling—especially internationally. Luckily, you don’t have to board a plane to experience the richness and diversity of cultures around the world. We rounded up some hobbies and travel activities that will bring the Read More …

9 Heavenly Hot Chocolate Recipes From Around the World

There’s no greater comfort during a cold winter night than a warm mug of hot chocolate. This delicious treat does more than soothe—it can transport you. A pack of Swiss Miss, complete with those tiny little marshmallows, can take you back to your childhood in just one sip. While everyone enjoys a good trip down Read More …

On the Road Again: Explorica by WorldStrides’ Approach to Traveling Today

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes to deliver a one-of-a-kind educational trip for students and teachers across the country? Read on to learn how we prepared for our first trip since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In early October, Explorica by WorldStrides Program Leader Sonny G. and a group of 14 adults set out Read More …

Understanding Bastille Day

Every year on July 14th, French citizens and francophones around the world break out in celebration of Bastille Day, a national holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789. Similar to the way Americans celebrate our own Independence Day, Parisians typically celebrate the birth of the French Republic with a massive Bastille Day Read More …

5 Creative Activities to Spark Your Curiosity

By Randi Chapman and Erin Blair, Curriculum and Academics Video calls with your teachers and virtual homework assignments may have come to an end for this school year, but that doesn’t mean it’s time for the learning to stop! There are plenty of ways to spark curiosity and inspire creativity, both in your house and Read More …

5 At-Home Projects to Keep You Busy This Summer

By Carrie Weber and Leigh Bartenstein, Curriculum and Academics What will summer look like this year? Looking for ways to occupy yourself in the absence of camps and travel plans? Having trouble figuring out how to spend your time now that online school is over? Good news: we’ve brainstormed some exciting summer projects that can Read More …