Author: expatplayground

  • Answers to excuses: Time to go on that tour

    Answers to excuses: Time to go on that tour

    We’ve heard every excuse in the book – some valid, some not so valid. Here the ones we hear most – plus our answer to them…. Excuse #1: Travel is not possible because it’s too expensive and I can’t afford it First off, we can understand that taking the financial risk of travelling can be…

  • You explore, absorb, meet new people – even dance. I’m an explorer at heart!

    You explore, absorb, meet new people – even dance. I’m an explorer at heart!

    Raymonde Poirier, a 58-year old retiree from Nova Scotia in Canada, recently joined Expat Explore’s Irish Explorer tour to celebrate her friend’s 60th. While she considers herself “an explorer at heart”, it was her first time embarking on a group tour – and she loved every minute! Expat Explore tours are filled with travelers that…

  • Feast your way around the globe: These are the top foodie destinations in 2019

    Feast your way around the globe: These are the top foodie destinations in 2019

    If there is one thing we love, it’s a travel experience that brings you up-close and personal with your destination. If cooking classes, farm tours, and dining in the homes of locals sounds like your idea of a good time, you’re in luck. These experiences are becoming more commonplace, and you can easily weave it…

  • Travel Story: First-time traveller? Here’s why group travel is for you!

    Travel Story: First-time traveller? Here’s why group travel is for you!

     Not everyone spends their childhood exploring the world. Take 32-year-old Korey Witalka from Chicago, Illinois, for instance. Senior marketing coordinator by day, travel dreamer by night, this adventurous lady only set foot outside of the US when she was 24, but once she did there was no stopping her. “Growing up I never really traveled…

  • Travel destinations that are trending right now: Add these to your list!

    Travel destinations that are trending right now: Add these to your list!

    2019 is your year to travel! Whether you’re travelling for the first time or travelling to tick off the bucket-list, your next vacation is calling. Not sure about where you want to go? Have a look, but be ready to have your wanderlust activated in a big way. Don’t say we didn’t warn you… Greece…

  • The ultimate honeymoon destinations in 2019

    The ultimate honeymoon destinations in 2019

    Where’s the best place to celebrate and start the next phase of your life? We’ve rounded up a few of the most sought-after honeymoon destinations for 2019. From lazing on an island, to gambling in the casino. If you’re looking for an unforgettable honeymoon – we’ve got you covered. Las Vegas (United States) A honeymoon…

  • Travelling with medication: All you need to know

    Travelling with medication: All you need to know

    Travelling with medication shouldn’t be the cause of a headache, instead it just requires some planning and preparation. First things first, you need to research your destination and ask a physician whether you need any specific vaccinations. If not, then we’ve got you covered on the rest of the things you could consider packing. Packing…

  • Insider’s perspective: Israel & Jordan

    Insider’s perspective: Israel & Jordan

    Israel and Jordan have cropped up on the lists of the world’s most seasoned adventurers of late. We decided to find out what all the fuss was about and gain some insider info. This is why we caught up with Zander, who embarked on a bi-country excursion to this neck of the woods in November 2017.…

  • Autumn Travel: Beautiful destinations across the globe

    Autumn Travel: Beautiful destinations across the globe

    Autumn is a wonderful time to travel, no matter what your destination may be. The air is crisp, the landscapes dramatic and weather at its most pleasant. Scott Fitzgerald once said that “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall…” We wholeheartedly agree! Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere falls in September,…

  • How shoulder season travel can save you money

    How shoulder season travel can save you money

    The ultimate way to save money when you travel? Travel at the right time. No matter where you go in the world, if you choose the less crowded months of the year to go, you will save money – guaranteed. Why? Because of the age-old laws of supply and demand. These secretly cheaper travel seasons…