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 …
Genealogy has led Bev Lundahl down obscure trails that have lured her into hidden places and exposed forgotten slivers of Canadian history. Based on her late father’s experiences in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War, The Thunderbird, the Quesnel & the Sea illustrates Canada’s challenges in its relations with Indigenous peoples. Her Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
From the incredible temples and shrines, to the bright and bustling cities, to the fascinating history and cuisine, there’s so much to see and explore when you travel to Japan. In order to truly make the most of your trip, though, it’s best to be prepared. Knowing what to expect in Japan can help you Read More …
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 …
Meteora — one of the holiest and most beautiful places in Greece — is a breathtaking experience and a bucket list requirement for world travelers. Made up of a series of monasteries sitting atop natural pillars in central Greece, Meteora is one of the country’s premier tourist destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Read More …
Melissa is an international program associate at Explorica’s Boston office. When not working, she can usually be found with her nose in a book, or tracking pricing for flights for her next great adventure. Here, she goes into detail about her summertime travels to two of Spain’s most popular cities, Barcelona & Madrid. I Read More …
