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 …
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 …
The state of your health is a guaranteed way to make or break your experience on a tour. Here are some simple tips to keep in tiptop shape and keep your tour on track. 1. Fly away from colds For a first class ticket to Sickville forget the plane’s recycled air and think plastic. Because Read More …
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.
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 …
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 …
You know that forgetting your passport when you travel is a no-no. But so is forgetting to get your passport in tip-top travel shape. Have a peek at Explorica’s handy hints on getting through your host country’s border control unscathed so that the only thing you’ll be worried about upon arrival is whether you packed Read More …
Sometimes culture hangs in the air when walking about a foreign city. But in Dublin, you might find it’s firmly stuck in the ground. That’s thanks to the stories surrounding every statue strewn about Ireland’s capital—starting with well-known ones springing from the likenesses of literary legends. For example, on North Earl Street, you’ll encounter a Read More …
Our ‘Get to Know’ blog series gives you an in-depth look at the people, places and activities that make educational tours amazing. Today’s post features the Château de Chenonceau, one of the most beautiful landmarks in France, and a destination available on our popular Paris & the Loire Valley tour. Commonly called ‘Ladies House’, or Read More …
