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South Africa is the ultimate family holiday destination
If you’re considering a South African family holiday, we’ve got some great news. You are right on trend! The country at the southern tip of Africa has become a favourite destination of travellers from the world over of late. Plus, it’s particularly suited to group holidays and family vacations. Here are six excellent reasons why…
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Best places for a family holiday on tour groups
Travelling with kids is never easy. There are all kinds of aspects to consider when taking family tours. Creating the best family vacation tour comes with an extensive checklist! Destinations should appeal to all ages and include activities that everyone can enjoy. Families also need to consider transport, meals and suitable accommodation. To make the…
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Your Europe travel checklist before you go on your first European Vacation
Heading on a Europe trip for the very first time? You are in for the adventure of a lifetime! Now all you have to do is relax, count down the days till departure, and get packing of course! We checked in with a few of our most seasoned travel advisors to find out what you…
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Best singles holidays: group trips & getaways for young professionals
Travelling the world may seem like a dream for your retirement years, but we’re here to tell you that the time is now. Young professionals and students are often so caught up in their busy lives that they forget to take time out to travel. You may be paying off university or saving for a…
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Visit 10 of Europe’s most beautiful lakes (that will spark your wanderlust!)
There are few things as truly magnificent as a beautiful lake. Oceans, rivers, waterfalls and deltas all hold their own unique appeal, but lakes are what the word ‘tranquil’ was invented for. These vast stretches of landlocked water used to be the epicentre of life throughout the ancient European landscape, and today remain one of…
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8 Best day trips from Tokyo: nearby cities and towns
Tokyo is Japan’s electric capital city. It’s charged with tradition, culture, and a little bit of chaos. Likewise, there are so many other areas just outside of Tokyo that are equally captivating. If you’re touring Asia, you might as well visit as many places as you can. Thanks to Japan’s public transport system, which is…
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See the Top of Europe: 6 Reasons to visit Jungfraujoch
When you’re getting ready to embark on a trip to Europe, you’ll find one of the first questions people ask is “What countries are you visiting?” Mention that you’re passing through Switzerland, and they will immediately ask about Jungfraujoch, and with good reason! The famous saddle in the Bernese Alps connects the two four-thousand meter…
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Must-try food in Eastern Europe – what to eat where!
If you’ve been getting ready to make your way to a few gorgeous Eastern Europe cities, odds are you’ve been told about the food situation, right? See, here’s the thing – if you’re headed on one of the many Eastern Europe tours that have become popular lately, you’ll have to invest in some comfy trousers,…
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How to spend two days in Amsterdam!
Magda Lombard, a South African travel blogger, is a true explorer at heart. She joined an Expat Explore Christmas & New Years Tour and shared some of her experiences of two days in Amsterdam and first impressions of the Netherlands with us! Magda is a corporate lawyer from Gordon’s Bay, near Cape Town, in South Africa.…
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Guided tours vs independent travel, Group or solo travel – which is best?
There are all kinds of different ways to travel the globe. Choosing the best travel style depends on a few things: your preferences, who you are travelling with, where you are going and the kind of trip you’re embarking on. While some people prefer to travel independently others love experiencing guided tours. If you are…