May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Traveling to a new city, state, or country is full of adventure and discovery. Travel exposes you to new people, cultures, and food, all while allowing you to learn a little more about yourself along the way.  While experiencing so many new things at once can be exciting, it can also feel overwhelming at times Read More …

Announcing Our 2022 Photo and Video Contest!

The 2022 Photo and Video Contest is finally here! We have some awesome prizes to give away and can’t wait to see all your submissions. This contest is open to all WorldStrides and Explorica by WorldStrides student travelers who had or have trips between September 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022. There are 8 categories Read More …

6 Benefits of Learning a Language

Why learn another language? With online translators and other technologies that can help us move through another country more easily, it may seem unnecessary. But technology is far from replacing bilingualism, and learning another language can help you in many other unexpected ways. Here are six benefits of learning a foreign language: Connect with other Read More …

10 Ways Educational Travel Will Change Your Life

As International Education Week comes to a close, we wanted to highlight the importance of international educational travel for students of all ages. For those who still need convincing, or simply want to learn more, here are 10 ways educational travel can change your life! 1. You’ll meet a diverse range of people Meeting new Read More …

12 Holiday Dishes from Around the World

Crispy latkes laden with sour cream, sweet-smelling fruit pies spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, roasted turkey paired with creamy mashed potatoes and tangy cranberry sauce, a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken… The holidays are almost upon us, which means plenty of specialty dishes we can’t wait to sink our teeth into. (Yes, we meant to Read More …

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 …

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 …

From the Teacher’s Desk: A New Travel Podcast

Jeff Myers, an Explorica Program Leader from Wake Tech Community College in North Carolina, has taken hundreds of students to exciting destinations around the world—including Iceland, Australia, Peru, Dubai, Ireland, and more! Here, he sits down with us to discuss student travel, partnering with Explorica, and his brand new travel podcast Let’s Talk Wake Tech Read More …