If there’s one thing we know, it’s how to make travel easy—and a big part of making a trip fun and stress-free is in knowing what to pack! Some of our favourite travel companions include must-have apps to help you navigate new places, essential gear to make packing a breeze, and easily overlooked items you Read More …
If you’re flying more than a few hours from home, you’re likely to experience jet lag — it’s that pesky fatigue you just can’t beat after a long flight, especially when you’ve crossed a time zone or two. Once your body adjusts to the time change, which usually takes a couple of days, the jet Read More …
By: Kurt Wicklund 18/02/2020 I love to travel, so part of the reason I love my job at WorldStrides Explorica so much is that I get to help others see the world. I also get to travel with them on occasion! Recently, I had the chance to visit Costa Rica, which was the 22nd country I’ve Read More …
On tour, your experienced Explorica tour director guides your group every step of the way. They leverage their local expertise to bring the destinations to life and provide insider tips you won’t find in guidebooks. They’re fluent in your destination’s languages and are always one step ahead managing trip logistics, so you can relax and Read More …
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 …
Meet Ron Labrie, a history teacher in Ponoka, Alberta. With years of experience leading commemorative tours with Explorica, Ron has gained some fascinating insight and stories to share about Canadian history, Vimy Ridge, and the impact of bringing students around the world to witness history firsthand. What are your school’s connections to WWI? Ponoka Composite High School was the Alberta representative at the 90th 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 …
Explorica introduced the industry’s first commemorative history tours in 2005, pioneering a new opportunity to connect students with their studies in an engaging, life-changing way. In that spirit, we are proud to provide 2018 Italian Campaign tours to commemorate the 75th anniversary of this moment in WWII history. More than 93,000 Canadians, along with allies from Great Britain, France and the United States, played a Read More …
Walk the same path as James Joyce in Dublin on the way to a delicious meal of bangers and mash. Stand in the shadows of the prehistoric construction of Stonehenge, pondering what life was like for our Neolithic ancestors. Revel in the rich literary traditions still flowing through the London theatre district and get the Read More …
We stay in close contact with our group leaders and tour directors throughout the entire trip-planning process; from the first phone call to returning home, we are there every step of the way. Here are a few of the frequently asked questions that we get about our world-class tour directors: When will I hear from Read More …
