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Local Guide Q&A: Looking forward to exploring Florence again!
For an Italian experience that is filled with breathtaking art, architecture and history, visit Florence. The beating heart of Tuscany feels like a city set in time, centuries ago! Florence, known as Firenze in Italian, was the birthplace of the Renaissance. Today, the city is filled with 16th and 17th-century architecture, iconic landmarks such as…
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A quick guide to South Africa, the Southernmost country in Africa
Getting ready for a South African tour, but not quite sure what goes where? If it’s your first time preparing for a trip to South Africa, the geography can be a little confusing. You may be wondering if Cape Town is the capital. Or if the Karoo is a province. And how we keep the…
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Top 5 Spring walks & famous hiking trails in Europe
As we head towards March, the days grow longer and the Northern Hemisphere shakes off the chills of winter in anticipation of a beautiful spring! The season of new beginnings is the perfect time of year to lace up your boots and head out on a wonderful walk. Europe is home to countless breathtaking walking…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these traditional Irish recipes & party food!
St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate all things Irish! Traditionally, St. Patrick’s Day takes place on 17 March each year. It began as a religious celebration paying homage to Saint Patrick who is the patron saint of Ireland. Over time, it has evolved into a full-on celebration of Irish culture! The celebrations don’t…
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Top 15 Beautiful bookshops to visit in Europe
For book lovers, getting lost in a good book is one of the best feelings in the world. Now, how about getting lost in a beautiful place filled with books? Even better! Europe is home to a huge number of beautiful bookshops. In honour of World Book Day on 4 March 2022, Expat Explore has…
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Travel Story: Returning to the joy of travel in Ireland!
Travel brings joy to people from all over the world. After months of restrictions, rescheduling and changed plans, David and Melissa Vicars were finally able to experience the joy of travelling once again when they visited Ireland with Expat Explore! In September 2021, David, 65, and Melissa, 64, both from Delaware in the USA, joined…
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What is a visa and do I need one for my tour?
Are you taking an international trip? One of the most important things to do is take a look at your passport and travel documents. You will see that some Expat Explore tours state that people from certain countries may need a visa. Let’s have a look at what this document is, and how you can…
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Travel Insurance – A Closer Look
Travelling is an exciting adventure – exploring new and mysterious places and widening horizons! However, if something were to go wrong on – or before – your travels, you’d want to know that you’re looked after and covered financially. Travel insurance is necessary for protection and to ease your trip anxieties! The subject of insurance…
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Vilnius city guide: 24 hours in Lithuania’s capital city!
Lithuania is a fascinating country with a rich cultural heritage, despite its dark and difficult history. This is extremely evident in the city of Vilnius, Lithuania’s vibrant capital. Vilnius is steadily becoming a popular city break for Europeans and is emerging as a fantastic international tourist destination. From its bustling atmosphere and ever-growing arts and…
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Top 10 Bucket list destinations to visit in 2022
For many people over the past two years, travelling internationally has only been real in our dreams. However, the great news is that the world is opening up once again and in 2022, we are looking ahead with great excitement and pressing play on real travel! It’s time to cross new and exciting destinations off…