Announcing the winners of the 2019 Photo Contest! Year after year, the annual Photo Contest is something that everyone at Explorica looks forward to without fail. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and because we’re travel lovers ourselves, there’s nothing we love more than seeing the stories your photos tell of Read More …
By: Randi Chapman 08/27/2019 So you’re about to embark on your next big trip! Soon, you’ll be packing your suitcases and finalizing your plans. How else can you get ready? Is your budget set? Are you concerned about your environmental impact? Are there aspects of your upcoming travels that you can also apply to future Read More …
By: Randi Chapman Ontario students – did you know you can earn free high school credit as part of your WorldStrides Explorica travel program? Well, you can! So sign up! You’ll get more than just the credit, too. Read on and you’ll know what I mean. You can think deeply about your travel program. This Read More …
Canada is an incredibly unique country – from coast to coast, we are lucky enough to enjoy gorgeous landscapes and welcoming communities. Canadians love to travel (and have a reputation for being the friendliest tourists!), but when planning time away, overseas destinations are often the first ones to come to mind. Maybe that’s because Canadians Read More …
In advance of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2019, we reached out to Teresa Friar, a History and English teacher from Ontario who is bringing her lesson plan to life by taking her students on an Explorica commemorative D-Day tour to Normandy and Paris. In planning this special trip, Teresa worked with Read More …
By: Randi Chapman 05/16/2019 Travel and education are made for each other, and this relationship has been at the heart of our organization since we started in 1967. Since then, we’ve made it possible for students to earn academic credit as part of our educational travel programs, ensuring that as our company grows, so does Read More …
This weekend, families around the world will be celebrating Mother’s Day to honour the women in our lives who do so much so selflessly. In Canada, many families shower their moms with flowers, cards, and other small gifts, as well as enjoying a yummy meal together – which inspired us to take a closer look Read More …
At Explorica, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to see the world. Travel can open our eyes, build bridges, and change lives… but it can also come with a big carbon footprint. Thankfully, there are steps we can take — ranging from the big choices to tiny details — that can minimize the environmental Read More …
Westeros with optional north of the Wall extension Accelerate your students’ understanding of other cultures with an unforgettable trip! This 9-day tour is an incredible opportunity for your students to walk through the continent’s most engaging sites, all while they become more independent and knowledgable travellers. Lunch with the Night’s Watch, a maester-led tour of Read More …
It’s that time of year again! Our first travellers of 2019 are getting ready to set sail, and so is our photo contest. Send us your best tour photos for a chance to win an Apple Watch valued at $500 AND to be featured on our Instagram account! To enter, take high-resolution, colour photos while Read More …
