In April 2019, Canada’s Parliament proclaimed May 5th ‘Dutch Heritage Day’ after receiving unanimous support for the motion. This day will honour the sacrifices that Canadians made during the Second World War in liberating the Netherlands from Nazi occupation, while also recognizing the contributions made to Canada by those of Dutch heritage. The day itself, Read More …
Welcome to What to Eat, our newest blog series covering the authentic cuisines of our favourite destinations around the world! Check out our must-eat meals in Rome, and keep an eye out for a new posts. From humble meat and potatoes to chewy brown soda bread, Irish cuisine offers its fair share of recognizable, traditional Read More …
It’s a new month, and that means it’s time to introduce March’s Student of the Month! Megan O’B. from British Columbia is travelling with her teacher and classmates to Costa Rica this month, and after fundraising, shopping, and other preparations, her excitement is sky-high. Read more about her preparations below! Written by Megan O’B. from Read More …
Ready to give us your best shot? We’re talking about travel shots, of course! We’re kicking off our annual photo contest, and this year entering is as easy as 1, 2, 3: just shoot, upload, and win! Shoot | Grab your camera or phone and capture clear, hi-res photos of your experiences on tour — no Read More …
Our team at Explorica, along with the broader team at WorldStrides, has been closely following the spread of the coronavirus, now named COVID-19, as governments and health agencies around the world react to contain the disease. First, we want to express our organization’s heartfelt sympathy for those impacted, and our hopes for recovery and a return to normalcy Read More …
By: Kurt Wicklund 18/02/2020 I love to travel, so part of the reason I love my job at WorldStrides Explorica so much is that I get to help others see the world. I also get to travel with them on occasion! Recently, I had the chance to visit Costa Rica, which was the 22nd country I’ve Read More …
Looking for a unique Valentine’s message for the frequent flyer in your life? We put our best travel puns to the test and created these printable, shareable, travel-inspired Valentine’s Day greetings just for you. Whether you choose to drop one in the mail, slip one under the door, or post on social media for all Read More …
This past year, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands partnered with WorldStrides Explorica, among others, to send 100,000 tulip bulbs across Canada to 1,100 schools. These schools were sent unique Liberation75 tulips specifically to honour the Canadians who took part in the Second World War effort. The schools also received an educational guide Read More …
Welcome to What to Eat, our newest blog series covering the authentic cuisines of our favorite cities around the world! You’ve touched down in Italy and now it’s time to get snacking — our favorite pastime! In order to make sure you enjoy the most authentic dishes while visiting the Eternal City, we’ve crafted a list Read More …
By: Laurie Doyle 17/01/2020 Ontario students – did you know you can earn a free high school credit as part of your WorldStrides Explorica travel program AND further enhance your on-tour experience? Well, you can! One of our most exciting parts about being a student in our Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective course is Read More …
