This article was originally featured in Explorica’s 2012 fall magazine. We’ll be sharing 20 life-changing travel experiences throughout the season. Transform your students’ lives (and maybe your own) with any of these exceptional educational travel experiences. Imagine being forced to move to an island because you were so skilled at your job, and leaving was a Read More …
Jesse is the CEO of TripLingo, which has partnered with Explorica to create TalkLocal, a mobile language learning app that helps Explorica travellers to quickly dive into a language and make the most of their time on tour. [hs_action id=”1403″] I remember clearly the excitement of myself and my classmates in 2003 as we prepared Read More …
Did you know that ancient Romans brought drama to England? But it didn’t take center stage until the 16th century. Take your students and discover how the theatrics play out today with these must-do educational travel activities… 1. Shakespeare’s Stratford Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage.” And he was obviously a firm believer considering Read More …
Morocco is one of those places so unique from the Western culture that it may be a challenge to meld in. Still, mix and mingle with the Berbers and you’ll get more from your tour than any picture can capture. You might share a plate of baghrir (Moroccan pancakes) or tajine (a tasty braised stew Read More …
With all of the wondrous wildlife around the Galapagos Islands, you may forget to explore beyond what’s right in front of you—as there’s already an abundance to look at. Lucky for you, as your educational travel experts, we’re here to give you the lowdown on what’s below the surface of this unique geography. These volcanic Read More …
Yesterday we announced the winners of the photo contest, and now we’d like to show you the winning photos. So, let’s hear it for the winners, and enjoy these wonderful photos! 1st Place – Sarah Yeung – We Love Paris
1. Zip-Lock It Up submitted by Patty B. Patty suggests packing like-minded items within large, labeled zip-lock bags. All socks in one bag, all shorts in another, etc. Says Patty: “Since we never totally unpack, I just pull out the bag I need. It’s much neater and faster.” We agree, Patty. This is a great tip Read More …
The art of water puppetry is one of Vietnam’s oldest forms of entertainment and has kept its people captivated for over 1,000 years. Visit Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city, and you, too, can be awed by these magnificent puppetry performances. The shows are exactly as they’re named: puppet shows over water. And, so much more… Spectacles Read More …
