Author: expatplayground

  • 10 Excellent day trips from London to easily explore England

    10 Excellent day trips from London to easily explore England

    London is England’s most cosmopolitan capital and has a reputation for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With a fast-paced appeal and round-the-clock entertainment, it has something to entice every type of traveller.  However, if you’re spending more than three days in the city, there are so many fascinating places to…

  • 10 Tips to make travel affordable: Make your travel dreams come true

    10 Tips to make travel affordable: Make your travel dreams come true

    If you’re dreaming of travelling, but your bank account disagrees, we have good news. There are ways and means to make your travel dreams a reality. All it takes is a pinch of planning and a dash of discipline. Here are our top 10 tips to make your ultimate travel dreams happen! How To Save…

  • Our insider’s guide to travel Greece

    Our insider’s guide to travel Greece

    Emma is an avid traveller from Down Under, and lucky for us, a tour leader for Expat Explore. She has conquered most of Europe over the last couple of years and is especially fond of Greece. The thing she likes most about travelling is being able to try new things and experience new cultures –…

  • Bonjour Québec! 15 Questions with our Québec local guide Marie

    Bonjour Québec! 15 Questions with our Québec local guide Marie

    Marie-Pierre Lessard, 30, is the owner of Nomad Tours Québec and has been leading tours through Quebec City’s historic, cobbled streets for over five years. Her love for the city and passion for sharing it with the world encouraged Marie to start running the immersive walking tours. Today, she shares her knowledge and local insight…

  • How to best spend 24 hours in Boston

    How to best spend 24 hours in Boston

    Boston is a charming New England city in Massachusetts. The city provides an incredible combination of culture, architecture, and picturesque scenery. If you’re touring the east coast of the United States, it’s the perfect place for a stopover.  With the right amount of planning, you can easily see the highlights of Boston in one day.…

  • The essential South American travel guide

    The essential South American travel guide

    If being able to travel around South America has always been your dream, but you’ve hesitated for a number of reasons, we’re here to put your mind at ease and answer all those questions you may have. Whether you’re creating the ultimate South American bucket-list, or you just plan on exploring one country, this helpful…

  • 10 Movie locations you can visit in the USA

    10 Movie locations you can visit in the USA

    Something that could be added to your bucket list of iconic sights in the USA is movie locations and reliving some of your favourite movie scenes. While certain places have seen many films (like San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles and Las Vegas), we’ve also listed the locations for iconic scenes and films. Take…

  • How to spend the best 24 hours in Santiago, Chile

    How to spend the best 24 hours in Santiago, Chile

    Santiago is Chile’s cosmopolitan capital city. Surrounded by the Andes Mountains and the Chilean Coast Range, its picturesque setting makes it one of the best places to visit in South America. If you’re touring Chile and planning a stopover in Santiago, we’ve laid out the perfect Santiago travel guide. This will help you to discover…

  • How to spend the perfect 24 hours in Cartagena, Colombia

    How to spend the perfect 24 hours in Cartagena, Colombia

    Cartagena is Colombia’s charming port city on the Caribbean coast. The city was founded in the 16th century and possesses a romantic old-world appeal. It’s filled with historic squares, cobblestone streets and colourful colonial buildings.  If you’re touring Colombia and wondering what to see in Cartagena in 24 hours, we’re here to help. We’ve laid…

  • Russia – cities & sights you can’t miss

    Russia – cities & sights you can’t miss

    Russia is a sprawling country in Europe, with a presence that few other destinations can claim to possess. Spanning across 17,075,400 square kilometres, it is the largest country in the world, taking up over an eighth of the planet’s populated land area. Russia extends across northern Asia and the greater part of Eastern Europe, with…