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How Europe celebrates the summer solstice
The days are long, the nights are short, the sun shines and people get ready to celebrate – it’s time for the summer solstice! 21 June is the summer solstice (the middle of summer) in the northern hemisphere. It is the longest day and shortest night of the year and it is certainly one of…
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Everything you need to know about the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022
This year, Queen Elizabeth II will be celebrating 70 years of her reign, also known as the Platinum Jubilee. 70 years is an impressive amount of time to sit on the throne! As such, the UK will be celebrating in style. For those unfamiliar with Britain’s Royal Family or the United Kingdom’s head of state,…
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Handy Portuguese phrases for travelling
Planning a trip to beautiful, sunny Portugal? With its gorgeous beaches, fabulous weather, delicious cuisine and vibrant local culture, Portugal should be on every traveller’s bucket list! Portuguese people are generally extremely friendly and welcoming – and English is widely spoken making it easy for non-Portuguese speakers to travel around the country. However, Portuguese is…
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10 Reasons why you should book a tour to Europe
Travelling to Europe is a true adventure! The continent is filled with diverse countries, cultures, cuisines, history and languages making a trip to Europe educational, inspiring and just plain fun! It’s no secret that we love European travel and offer several Expat Explore travel packages around Europe! Here are 10 reasons why you should book…
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The world’s best quirky museums
One of the best ways to learn more about a destination you’re travelling to is by visiting a local museum. Museums offer a fascinating insight into various histories, cultures and lifestyles. They’re educational, relaxing and often incredibly important in regards to preserving cultural heritage. However, we’re not here to tell you about large National History…
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5 Beautiful hidden Europe gems & secret destinations to discover!
If you’ve been to Europe before, it’s likely you’ve visited one of the popular travel destinations like France, Germany, England, Spain or Italy. While there’s so much to see and do in these places, and they make for some great holiday destinations, there’s a lot more to Europe than meets the eye. There are many…
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Local Guide Q&A: Discovering Barcelona’s highlights!
Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capital of Catalonia in Spain. It is a centre for Spanish and Catalan culture and is famous for its architecture, museums, beaches and nightlife! There are so many exciting destinations to experience in this sprawling city that exploring Barcelona’s highlights and the must-see sights in the various neighbourhoods, or barrios, can…
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Top 6 Reasons to visit Oslo, Norway
Oslo is the epitome of “Scandi Cool.” From its stunning natural scenery and scenic location to the eye-catching modern landmarks and thriving Scandinavian culture, Oslo is sure to thrill. While Norway’s capital city may be smaller and slightly more understated than its Scandinavian neighbours Copenhagen and Stockholm, there are many incredible reasons it deserves a…
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Beginner’s guide to Eurovision: The world’s biggest song contest!
Once a year, all of Europe gets together for Eurovision; the world’s biggest song contest! This musical extravaganza is an explosion of colour, glitz, glamour, eccentricities and, of course, talent! Countries from across Europe (and, somewhat confusingly, from further abroad) come together for the annual original song competition to perform and compete to win first…
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Heart-thumping-adrenaline-rushing activities to enjoy in Europe and the UK
Not too keen on the idea of spending all your valuable travel time indoors? Never fear! There are plenty of adventure outings to enjoy in between the museum visits. Take this time to spice up your adventure with something a little more daring. Expat Explore has put together a few of our favourite adrenaline pursuits…