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 …
The annual photo contest is something that Exploricans look forward to every year. As avid travellers, we love seeing other people’s travel photos for inspiration, and we especially love seeing the travel photos of people who we helped to get there. This year, we received more than 400 entries! As you can imagine, it was an Read More …
When we talk about travel as an adventure, we don’t always mean zip lining or surfing: Some of the most daring travel activities can occur just at the dinner table. Wherever you go, you might have the opportunity to try a local delicacy. And whether you choose to partake or not, they usually represent something Read More …
John Hasse is an international program specialist at Explorica’s San Diego office. When not working, he can usually be found globetrotting, cycling, surfing and photographing the many beautiful natural areas within California and beyond. Here, he describes his five favourite experiences from his travels to Ireland. Ireland is a land of old-time charm, bucolic vistas Read More …
From the remains of the Berlin Wall, to the castles of Bavaria, to the famous bratwurst, there’s so much to see and explore when you travel to Germany. In order to truly make the most of your trip, though, it’s best to be prepared. Knowing what to expect in Germany can help you avoid some Read More …
We know that coming back from a trip can be tough: You’re usually tired from the long journey, wishing you were still on vacation, and may be a little overwhelmed by what you need to do to get back in the swing of things. Luckily, there are a few things you can do as soon Read More …
Ryanne Doherty is an International Program Consultant in Explorica’s Boston headquarters. She studied abroad in Florence and traveled to five other Italian cities. Read about her top Italian highlights: Best known for ancient ruins, Renaissance masterpieces, and culinary expertise, Italy has plenty to offer everyone who sets foot on its soil. When I spent four Read More …
Jessica Taylor Price is a copywriter in Explorica’s Boston headquarters. She went on a five-day trip to Iceland this past July. Read her story: Why did I decide to go to Iceland? It’s pretty simple: I wanted to see puffins on my birthday. I wanted to go on a trip that was primarily nature-based. And, Read More …
Karin C. is a foreign language teacher from Pennsylvania, and an experienced traveller: She’s been taking students abroad every other year for 26 years, usually to Spanish-speaking countries. And while she’s taken students on our Puerto Rico tour before to experience the culture, nature, and language, this year was a bit different. In September of Read More …
We all know the struggle of trying to document every picture-perfect moment of a trip while remaining present and fully appreciating your surroundings. It isn’t easy. That’s why we’re here to give you a few quick tips on how to take great on-tour photos on your first try — so you can spend less time Read More …
