How many holiday sweaters do you really need (or want) living in the back of your closet? This year, let your family and friends know that they can make a donation towards your upcoming tour instead! But before you ask them to help send you on an educational travel experience you’ll never forget, review these tips: Read More …
2019 marks the 75th anniversary of one of the most infamous conflicts in our history. The bravery that so many young Canadians exhibited during that fateful summer still touches our lives, and Explorica will be commemorating their sacrifice throughout the 2019 school year with a collection of tours specifically focused on D-Day. On June 6, 1944, a massive Allied force crossed the English Channel Read More …
The conversations we start on Remembrance Day can and should span all year long. Visitors to modern-day Europe can find ample reminders of a time when the continent was bitterly divided into Allied, Axis, Central and neutral powers. On this Remembrance Day, as a record number of Canadians prepare to visit Europe for the 100th anniversary Read More …
Meet Phil Cassidy, a history and band teacher for grades 9–12. He has 22 years of teaching experience and has led seven tours with Explorica, with two more in the works. Phil served in the Canadian infantry for eight years—one of the many reasons he believes in the importance of connecting students with Canada’s military history. Has your military experience shaped how you teach Canadian history to your students? Absolutely. I Read More …
Take in Rome’s beautiful and unusual Baroque fountains. Observe modern Greek guards in traditional skirts, head scarves and pom-pom-adorned knee bands in the heart of bustling Athens. See some of the most highly regarded relics of Islamic history, including Prophet Muhammad’s cloak and sword, in the Topkapi Palace. Explorica pro tip “Historians and lovers of Read More …
Feast on an unforgettable meal in a brasserie tucked away in the Latin Quarter of Paris. Walk the beaches of Normandy and stand on the hallowed ground where Allied soldiers fought and fell for freedom. Visit the warm Mediterranean cities of the French Riviera, speckled with old palaces and mansions—the relics of the formidable Grimaldi Read More …
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 …
How to lead a life-changing educational tour in four easy steps Bon voyage! Once you have your itinerary, your students and your training, you’re ready to lead a tour! But we don’t leave you there. We continue to work with you throughout your trip to make your travels worry-free. Expert tour directors Our professional Read More …
How to lead a life-changing educational tour in four easy steps Prepare for your tour Between the time you book and the time you travel, we offer a number of ways to prepare you for your upcoming Explorica adventure. Take a free training trip New group leaders are invited to join a free training trip Read More …
How to lead a life-changing educational tour in four easy steps Recruit students We’ve taken care of all the details, now it’s time to invite students to join your tour. But you’re not alone. We offer a number of resources to help you reach out to students and parents. Tour promotion materials We provide all Read More …
