Prepping for back to school

There are a ton of resources out there for teachers to take advantage of when it comes to back to school preparation. We’ve done a little digging and compiled some of the best information to get your year, and educational tour, off to the right start. You’ll want your classroom to reflect your personality and Read More …

2016 Photo Contest WINNERS

We asked. And you responded with resounding enthusiasm! Thank you for submitting a record number of fantastic images to our annual photo contest. It was incredibly difficult to choose the winners from the hundreds (yes, hundreds!) of great images we received, but here are the photos that stood out from the rest: Best cultural immersion photo | Students experiencing an Read More …

The tour process: Step 1

How to lead a life-changing educational tour in four easy steps Choose your tour Creating your own perfect tour is even easier than ever with Explorica. And with more than 200 tours in over 75 countries with thousands of activities, the options are endless. Talk to a travel expert Our expert program consultants provide one-on-one Read More …

Time running out for 2016 photo contest

There is only one month left for you to enter our annual photo contest! Submit your best photos by August 15th for your chance to win big. Submit your photos here! This year’s grand prize, a $300 Best Buy Gift Card, will be awarded for the best photo of students with their teacher having an amazing time on tour. Plus, there Read More …

Explorica joins WorldStrides family

TORONTO, ON—January 14, 2016—Explorica, Inc., a leading provider of educational student tours around the world, has joined with WorldStrides, the largest educational travel company in North America. Founded in 1967, WorldStrides provides industry-leading global educational programs to more than 400,000 students from more than 5,000 K-12 schools and universities each year. “Joining WorldStrides presents an Read More …

We’ve done a little redecorating!

Welcome to Explorica’s updated blog! Whether you’re new to the blog or a long-time reader, starting today you’re going to see a number of enhancements. Let’s start with a quick tour of the new layout.  Above this post, you can see four new blog post audiences—so whether you’re a teacher, student, parent, or just want to get the Read More …