Five things you need to know about Brazil

Brazil is a wonderful country to visit—it’s complete with a plethora of natural wonders, plus urban landscapes that give you a feel for the country’s unique culture. Before you go, it’s good to familiarize yourself a little bit so you know what to expect. Here are five things you absolutely should know before you travel Read More …

Student Stories: Five moments that sparked my love for travel

Emily Beeland is currently a senior at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. She is double majoring in Sociology and German Studies, and is involved in the student-run coffee shop on campus, Campus Grounds, as well as the rock climbing team. Emily has a interest in the environment, and spends her summers working in Yellowstone Read More …

Why take students abroad? The benefits of educational travel

What are the benefits of student travel? There are the obvious ones, of course: students who travel are immersed in foreign languages, become inspired by new and exciting experiences abroad, and encounter historical landmarks and world geography firsthand. In short, student travel is educational, allowing students to experience history and culture that they only hear Read More …

Five historical sites you need to see in Nuremberg

Nuremberg might be known as Bavaria’s second city, but it isn’t one you should miss—especially for those interested in World War II history, medieval history, and everything in between. That’s because the city was a medieval stronghold that became the center of Nazi Germany during World War II. And though 90% of Nuremberg’s city center Read More …

From a teacher’s desk: Multiple parent meetings

Michael Nickerson is a Spanish Teacher at Winthrop High School near Boston, MA. Sharing his love of travel with students has been a big part of his almost 20-year teaching career: Michael “Señor” Nickerson has taken several tours with Explorica, beginning with a trip to Spain before venturing to other countries. Here are his tips Read More …

Orange Shirt Day: What it is, and why it matters

What is Orange Shirt Day? Orange Shirt Day began in 2013 as a way to promote healing and reconciliation for those affected by the Canadian Indian residential school system. What were residential schools? From 1831 to 1996, typically on September 30 of each year, native children were taken from their homes to residential schools to Read More …