Ring-a-ring-a roses. A pocket full of posies. Atishoo, atishoo. We all fall down. Folklorists say that this children’s nursery rhyme originated when the Great Plague ravaged London in the mid 17th century. With symptoms of red rings on the skin, people clutching flowers to fend off the disease (remember, this was the old days) and Read More …
Ever wondered what the White House (the very one now occupied by Barack and Michelle) is modeled after? See for yourself on our Athens, Istanbul and Aegean tour where you’ll survey the foundational architecture of Western civilization. After all, democracy is an invention of ancient Greece, so experience its birthplace on the Athens sightseeing walk. Read More …
They say a picture says a thousand words…but what do a thousand words themselves capture? Ah…that’s up to the imagination, the senses and the richness of an Explorica educational tour! For teachers, travel journaling may not be top of mind curriculum. And for students, remembering to pack a digital camera over a journal may be Read More …
You’ll never be short on monuments, museums and historical sites to visit in big east coast cities. But even for die-hard urbanites, it’s nice to go beyond the desktop Zen garden and be one with nature—even for a few hours. Here are some places in Washington DC, New York and Boston, where you’ll discover nature…the Read More …
Those feelings of irritability. That pair of elephant-trunk ankles. The overwhelming fatigue. That’s jet lag for you. It’s hard to live with it and unfortunately, hard to escape it, especially for long-haul fliers. Experts say that for every time zone crossed we’ll need an extra day of recovery at our destination. And with a 10-hour Read More …
Pura vida! The “Rich Coast” is filled with it. It’s a life philosophy in Costa Rica, a toast, a blessing… It can mean hello, goodbye, thank you and you’re welcome depending on the occasion. Some say that the Costa Rican slogan, literally the “pure life,” came from the surfers and Ticos (the local name for Read More …
You know how to throw a party, but what about throwing festivals? (And making the throwing part of the fun, at that.) From tomato throwing in Spain to water throwing in Thailand, we’ll help you understand the rituals so you when you go, you’ll know to bring a healthy sense of humor—and a change of Read More …
Rome, Florence, Venice… Whichever Italian city you’re in, one thing stays the same. Food is calling on every corner, “Mangia, mangia!” Here’s a few ways to answer the call when not eating a scheduled tour meal. You can’t go wrong with authentic Italian pizza. But try to think beyond pepperoni because you can’t order that Read More …
Wherever you’re planning to travel, your fundraising activities can tag along. With a little brainstorming and research, you and your students can learn and earn at the same time. Here are more money-making ideas that tie back to the trip location: Theme-based fundraising ideas by country Italy—Sure you could have a bake sale with cookies Read More …
At Explorica, we’re all about making cultural connections. And this blog is just another way to help you—as teachers, students, and parents—connect with the best educational travel experiences possible. Every week, we’ll post ideas to get you on your way. Like fundraising tips, travel advice or unique destination insights that we’ve collected from 11 years in the educational tour business. Read More …
