From the ruins of Rome, to the cobblestoned streets of Siena, to the masterpieces of Renaissance art in Florence, there’s so much to see and explore when you travel to Italy. In order to truly make the most of your trip, though, it’s best to be prepared. Knowing what to expect in Italy can help Read More …
You see them all over the world: Sculptures of lions, or lions otherwise depicted in art, are everywhere (In fact, there are more statues of lions in the world than actual lions). With their grace, strength, and beauty, it’s no wonder they’ve achieved a symbolic status in the western world. The meaning of the lion 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 …
Summer’s almost here, and that means graduation season is also upon us. Whether you’ll be travelling this summer or just want to congratulate your students in an international fashion, these phrases will be good to know. 10 ways to say “Congrats, grad!” in other countries: 1. Egypt: مبروك مبروك (“mabrouk”) is the Arabic word for Read More …
If you’ve ever been on a road trip, you’ve almost certainly seen them: signs trying to get you to turn off an obscure exit to see the “world’s largest” of something. For the curious, or the easily amused, it’s always a tempting option. These pit stops are not only fun, but they can even be Read More …
From the illustrious Eiffel Tower, to the majestic palace of Versailles, to the somber battlefields of Normandy, there’s so much to see and explore when you travel to France. In order to truly make the most of your trip, though, it’s best to be prepared. Knowing what to expect in France can help you avoid some Read More …
Molly McGee is a marketing manager in Explorica’s Boston headquarters. She attended a Program Leader Training trip in Costa Rica this past January. Read her story: Like many Explorica staff, I have always considered myself well travelled. But, despite having a few international trips under my belt I had never travelled to Central America. So, Read More …
If you’re planning on travelling to historic England, you’re in for a real treat: There’s so much to learn and see in this exciting country. In order to truly make the most of your trip, though, it’s best to be prepared. Knowing what to expect in England can help you avoid some of the little Read More …
In this guest post, International Program Consultant Catie Martin gives time-honored advice for planning and implementing a successful parent meeting. We can’t say enough how important a parent meeting is for the success of your trip. After all, it’s not enough to get your students on board — their parents need to be on board Read More …
