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

Educational Travel Tip Tuesday: Teachers Share Their Favourite Travel Tips

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 …

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 …

Get to Know: Student Tours to Vienna, Austria

A famous writer once said, “After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.”* Visit Vienna and discover what inexpressible sounds like. You’ll find new meaning because it’s overwhelming with orchestras, opera houses and choirs, including the 500-year-old Vienna Boys Choir. It’s also home to some of the greatest composers who ever 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.

Three Must-Dos on a Science Class Trip to the U.S. Pacific Coast

Add three parts Pacific Coast to one part science and you’ve got an excellent formula for a science class trip. Join Explorica at Yosemite National Park, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Point Reyes National Seashore and discover how easily fun and science go together. 1. Make Yosemite National Park a must-do. It’s as big as Read More …