๐ ๐งก ๐ซ๐ท Mrs. Timmersman, a history teacher in Minnesota, shared a special message to her students from a new friend made in Bayeux, France. โWe need friends all over the world.โ ๐
๐ โ๏ธ Student Travel Journal Day 1: Scotland & Ireland! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ ๐ฎ๐ช
Come along as student traveler Savannah Berry spends her first of eight days with Explorica and her classmates in Scotland & Ireland. Stay tuned for Day 2!
Hope your weekend is as relaxing as a Costa Rican beach! ๐จ๐ท ๐ โ๏ธ ๐ฟ
Learn more about our Central America programs at explorica.com!
Jumping into Germany
Jumping into Germany โ๏ธ ๐ฉ๐ช ๐งก
Jump with us at explorica.com!
Grand Prize Winner: A Letter to My Past Self
The time has finally come to announce the winner of the 2024 WorldStrides Student Photo & Video Contest! ๐ธ ๐ ๐น
We want to give a HUGE shoutout to all of the students who participated in this year's contest! We received some incredible submissions and we're thrilled to continue sharing them. From shots of ancient Greek ruins, to trying new foods in Japan, learning in our nation's capital, and performing at the world famous Carnegie Hall, looking through each submission was a fun adventure in itself!
The Grand Prize winner of the 2024 WorldStrides Student Photo & Video Contest is...drum roll...๐ฅ Eddie Xu! ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐น
Eddie's video from his time in Germany with Explorica is an excellent example of how life-changing our trips are! We hope this video inspires you and your student(s) to continue traveling, documenting, and learning more about the world. Enjoy!
Kayaking in Lake Arenal
Kayaking through the beautiful Lake Arenal! ๐ถ ๐ ๐จ๐ท
Laguna de Arenal, with an elevation of 1800 feet, offers postcard-worthy kayaking vistas. Fun fact, the lake was created in 1973 when a dam was created at the eastern end of the valley. archeologists have identified pre-Colombian settlements beneath the lake.
๐ฟ Check out our Costa Rica programs here: https://bit.ly/3VBU546
Sisters Exploring the World!
Switzerland โ๏ธ Italy โ๏ธ Monaco โ๏ธ France โ๏ธ Spain
"The sights of our five country exploration with my favorite person in the world, my sister." - Sophia R. ๐จ๐ญ ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฒ๐จ ๐ซ๐ท ๐ช๐ธ
Learn more about our experiential learning programs overseas at Explorica.com!
5 Places to Visit in Peru!
5 Places to Visit in Peru! ๐ต๐ช ๐คฉ
Save these for your next trip:
1. Cathedral of Lima, Lima
2. Sacsayhuamรกn, Cuzco
3. Ollantaytambo, Cuzco
4. Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes
5. Taquile Lake, Puno
"Peru is the ocean, mountains, lakes, mesas, rain forests and islands. Peru is also beautiful landscape, cultural heritage, rich history and hospitable people." - Whimpey Spanish Travel Class
Check out our Peru programs at Explorica.com!
London's Calling!
๐ฌ๐ง ๐๐ฝ ๐ต ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
London's calling! Visit the town where royalty lives for an in-depth look at the British monarchy, England's Roman roots, and the legacy of Shakespearean theatre. From the top of the St. Paul's Cathedral to Picadilly Circus, London's iconic connection to art, history, and culture is undeniable.
Learn more about our programs at Explorica.com
France Vlog
Student blogger Prithee Das created a mini travel vlog of her adventures through France with us. The views are unbeatable! ๐ซ๐ท โ๏ธ
Learn more about our French adventures at Explorica.com
Iceland Photo Dump!
๐ฎ๐ธ ๐๏ธ There's nothing quite like Iceland. From the breathtaking view of glaciers, volcanoes, and waterfalls, to swimming in the Blue Lagoon, this is a bucket list destination you do not want to miss out on!
"We saw and learned about so many amazing different sights and monuments! These are some of our favorites from Iceland." - Christina C.
Learn more about our Iceland tours here! https://bit.ly/44SzUFa
Studying Abroad Changed My Life
Victoria S. studied abroad in the Ecuador and shared why she believes every student should take the leap and study abroad. ๐ช๐จ
"Studying abroad is an opportunity I believe every student should participate in. On my trip I got to immerse myself in a new culture and met so many new people. It changed my life and world view. I would do it all over again."
A Day in the Life in Spain
A day in the life of a student abroad in Spain ๐ช๐ธ ๐ฆ ๐งก
Life-Changing Moments in Belize!
We had an amazing time in Belize with this group of students! We're equally excited for our next adventure. ๐ง๐ฟ ๐ โ๏ธ
"I love travel. Solo travel, group travel, etc. My love of travel was born from the opportunity my high school teacher gave me when I first travelled to Europe as a sophomore. A few decades later Iโm fortunate to pass it on to my students. Thank you to Explorica for allowing me do this for the last 14 years! Our trip to Belize was exceptionalโฆ.and our tour guide was amazing! Canโt wait for our next adventure together!" - Ms. Jacs.
Travel Journal: Scotland & Ireland
Student traveler Savannah B. and her classmates came with us to Scotland ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ & Ireland! ๐ฎ๐ช She created a travel journal of her first day abroad and we can't wait to see what else she gets up to.
๐น Savannah Beyer
๐ Scotland + Ireland
