Go Grand Or Go Home
Think of the Grand Canyon and images of hiking, warm weather and desert creatures are sure to cross your mind. For Nik Wallenda, the only thing crossing his mind is, well, crossing the Grand Canyon on...
View ArticleThe Festival of Arts is open in Philadelphia
Philadelphia at night Calling All Travelers…Of Time Our travelers are used to traveling to places like Washington, D.C., New York City and Puerto Rico. But where would you go if you had a time...
View ArticleCherry Blossoms Are In Session
For those in Washington, D.C., you might find yourself staring up at the trees and enjoying the beauty of the National Cherry Blossoms. Or, you might find yourself staring at nothing. During the weeks...
View ArticleFood Truck Throwdown: Boston vs. New York City
Boston’s Prudential Center and New York City’s Empire State Building When it comes to Boston and New York City, you can say there’s a little bit of a rivalry. Red Sox vs. Yankees. Celtics vs. Knicks....
View ArticleBoston Food Truck Rolls To Victory
After spending Saturday afternoon strolling around the streets of Boston, I made my way out to the Food Truck Throwdown: Boston vs. New York. And let me just say…it was packed! Tons of people lined...
View ArticleAmerican Pastimes: Casey at the Bat turns 125
A statue of Casey at the Space Coast Stadium in Viera, FL. photo credit: Paul Sancya/AP While some of us are still stuck on hockey, (as a native Illinoisan, now Bostonian, I’m really hoping for a...
View ArticleI scream, you scream, we all scream for the Scooper Bowl
Photo taken by Flare on July 26, 2009 There’s nothing better than enjoying a scoop or two of ice cream on a hot summer day. Especially when the money for the delicious frozen treat is going to a good...
View ArticleBroadway’s night to shine
To be fair, Broadway shines every night; but on Sunday night Broadway took center stage with the 2013 Tony Awards. Since 1947 the Tony awards have honored excellence in Broadway theatre. The awards...
View ArticleFlag Facts
Flag Day celebrates the adoption of the US flag by Congress in 1777. Get some fast facts about our nation’s red, white and blue banner on this, the 97th Flag Day. (Read up on the history of Flag Day.)...
View Article5 Tips for Great Photos
Kelsy took advantage of being in Washington, D.C., right as the cherry blossoms were in bloom this spring to capture this stunning shot of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial I chatted with Kelsy B.,...
View ArticleMeet Group Leader Darin D.
Some teachers teach the same thing for many years. Nobody can say that about Group Leader Darin Detwiler, who teaches middle school US history in Washington State. Darin started off teaching all...
View ArticleTop 5 Patriotic Musical Moments
The perfect playlist is a must-have for any celebration. As I was getting ready for my 4th of July festivities, I got to thinking about some of the best musical moments that captured the American...
View ArticleChecking one off the bucket list: Grand Canyon trip
Email Marketing Coordinator Ashley B. got to put a big check mark on her bucket list when she traveled with one of our tours to the Grand Canyon. I had the chance to chat with her about her experience...
View ArticleAn Unexpected Classroom, Part Two: The National Cathedral
Group leader Darin D. explores how two churches–the Old North Church and the National Cathedral–can became an unexpectedly valuable part of his students’ educational tour. Read his post on the Old...
View ArticleOut of the office & on the road: Jennifer’s “backyard” California adventure
Territory Manager Jennifer H. got to head over to the Golden State to tag along with one of her groups as they explored Sacramento and San Francisco. Capturing the moment of a cable car ride in San...
View ArticleFerris Wheel Fun with EF
View of Boston from the sky! Look up in the sky. It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no…it’s the EF Ferris Wheel! Today and tomorrow in Boston, there’s no better view of the city than in NorthPoint Park. That’s...
View ArticleTravel Effects of Government Shutdown and Your Tour: How We’re Still Keeping...
As of 12:01 a.m. this morning, the government shutdown went into effect. But at EF Explore America, we’re not letting that stop us from creating an experience of a lifetime for our groups on the road....
View ArticleTop Foods in America: Fair Food
Fall typically means it’s fair time around the country—and that means crazy food concoctions to go along with it. Long gone are the days of your typical caramel apples and corn dogs. Throughout the...
View ArticleLittle Italy Neighborhoods in the U.S.
While you’re saving up some money to travel to Italy, you can get a sense of the Italian way of life by traveling through North America. “Little Italy” neighborhoods have been around in America since...
View ArticleFlag Facts
Flag Day celebrates the adoption of the US flag by Congress in 1777. Get some fast facts about our nation’s red, white and blue banner on this, the 97th Flag Day. (Read up on the history of Flag Day.)...
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