Get to Know: Student Tours to Morocco

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 …

Get to Know Educational Travel: Lava Tunnels in the Galapagos Islands

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 …

Educational Travel Photo Contest Winners: Spring 2012

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

Get to Know Student Tours to Vietnam: Vietnamese Water Puppetry

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 …

Educational Travel Tip Tuesday: Break the ice abroad

When on an educational tour what’s one of the best ways to learn about another culture? Try simply chatting with the locals. We know, sometimes breaking the ice can be a tad awkward. So, here are a few suggestions on how to open up dialogue, and perhaps, make a friend along the way. 1. Show Read More …

Educational Travel Photo of the Week: 95th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge

This week’s educational travel photo of the week was taken by Explorica Canada’s President, Evan Wood at the Wellington Quarry. During the morning ceremony before heading to the Vimy Ridge Memorial site, Explorica travellers had the honour of meeting the Governor General Johnston and Minster of Veterans Affairs, Steven Blaney.

Spring Photo Contest

We’re excited to announce our Spring Photo Contest, launching today. If you have great photos from your travels, enter them and you could win a $500 Amazon giftcard! It’s simple to enter: Head over to facebook.com/exploricacanada/app_id Fill out the entry form and upload your photo entries (you can enter up to 7) Invite your friends Read More …

Bon Voyage to our Vimy Travellers

Everyone here at Explorica would like to take a moment to wish all our upcoming Vimy Ridge travellers well. Our exclusive Return to Vimy 2012: 95th Anniversary Tours give Canadians the opportunity to experience the life of a soldier during this important event in our nation’s history. We thank you for your dedication to history, Read More …