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9 Major European sporting events in 2025 to add to your bucket list
Are you a sports enthusiast looking for your next big adventure? Then, Europe in 2025 is calling your name! This magnificent continent isn’t just about stunning architecture and delicious food. It’s also home to some of the world’s most electrifying sporting events, which, as a result, draw passionate fans from every corner of the globe.…
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What to pack for a South African safari
Imagine the thrill of climbing into a game drive vehicle just as the African sun peeks over the horizon. The morning air is crisp, birds chirp and flutter through the trees, and somewhere in the distance, a lion’s roar sends shivers down your spine. This is safari magic at its finest. And Expat Explore is…
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7 Reasons to visit Budapest
Looking for the top things to do when you visit Budapest in 2025 and beyond? You’ve come to the right place! We’re immensely excited about the capital of Hungary at the moment. We have a whole host of reasons why you should include this Central European destination on your wish list for future travels. Read…
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The 11 best places to visit in Austria for a spectacular trip
Dreaming of Alpine vistas, imperial palaces, and charming villages straight out of a fairytale? Austria is the place to be! This gem in the heart of Europe packs an incredible punch for a country you could drive across in just a few hours. Nestled between an astonishing eight countries (yes, eight!), Austria is where natural…
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Top 5 Places to visit in Poland
Poland offers travellers the perfect mix of vibrant cities, rich royal heritage, impressive architecture, and scenic outdoor spaces. Yet, somehow, it remains one of Europe’s best-kept secrets! With over 1,000 years of fascinating history etched into its medieval castles, cobblestone streets, and cultural landmarks, Poland delivers experiences that will leave you wondering why it took…
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Meet Jakes Maritz, Co-Founder of Expat Explore
When Jakes and Carl, two South African expats, crossed paths in the UK early 2000s, their mutual friends already saw it coming. Carl was the entertainer, a true tour leader at heart, and Jakes had the MBA background and organisational skills to give the necessary structure to what was then just a dream. Expat Explore…
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Top 7 Places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Grab your green clothes and pour a pint of Guinness – it’s almost time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025! It takes place annually on 17 March and is a time to honour Ireland’s culture and celebrate the country’s influence around the world. St. Patrick is the country’s patron saint, and the holiday was originally…
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Best places to travel in Europe in spring
Springtime in March is considered the most beautiful season in Europe. Is there any place or time more abundant, passionate, and charming than spring in Europe? From smelling the fortifying fresh air in the frosty Alps to basking on a beach somewhere in Spain to chugging beer in Munich. Touring Europe during March and choosing to…
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37 Bucket List things to do in Europe this year!
All travellers have a bucket list that we want to tick off! There are just so many destinations to see and so many things to do, taste and experience in Europe. At Expat Explore, we often get asked, “what is that one thing I absolutely MUST DO when in [insert destination]?” Of all the gorgeous…
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ETIAS & ETA: Everything you need to know
When planning your upcoming trip to Europe or the UK, you may hear the letters “ETIAS” and “ETA” more often. The ETIAS program is a new European visa-waiver travel authorisation system which will be implemented in 2026. Similarly, the ETA program is a UK visa-waver travel authorisation system which began implementation in 2023. To help…