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The best of 2017 in Travel
You’ve shown us what you found to be the most useful, interesting and inspirational posts from Expat Explore in 2017. Here’s a countdown of our Top 10 blog posts, hopefully you’ll find one that will pique your interest and help you to end your year off with a new adventure on the way… 10. The…
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Tulip Time and the Keukenhof Tulip Festival in the Netherlands
March is around the corner! Which means – Spring is inching ever closer in Europe and Europeans are getting ready for warmer weather and sunshine. This is the absolute best time to travel to this part of the world and especially to the Netherlands. The Dutch are the kings and queens of celebrating a new…
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Holland’s holiday traditions: recipe for a memorable festive season
Christmas is a magical time the world over, and one of the most interesting aspects of this holiday is that every country has its own particular traditions over the festive season. When you travel to Europe over the winter holidays, it’s always such a treat to immerse yourself in local customs and experience Christmastime from…
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Travel Story: It’s more than a bug, traveling has consumed me
Remedios Valeriano got her first glimpse of travelling ‘by accident’ at the age of 48. Since then, she makes sure that she is well-prepared and informed about her next destination. “I do tonnes of research about it, which cities to tour and landmarks or scenery to immerse myself in.” I am 50 years old and…
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Cheap & free things to do on (almost any) tour in any country
We’re here to tell you how to save money while you travel! If you’re on a coach tour that already includes many outings, you can save even more as you find free things to do on your free days. Here are a few cheap or free things to do in just about any destination… Seek…
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Travel Story: Life is short and the world is too big not to travel
Jeffrey Lee is originally from Korea, carries a US passport, lived in Kigali (Rwanda) for almost 8 years and currently lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand. After retiring from 37 years of banking, Jeffrey and his wife Kristin are currently involved in a ministry that equips and empowers businesses with a mission in Asia and Africa.…
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Travel Story: Take the risk, it’s so worth it!
Samantha Tibbel (28) had her first taste of travel was when she went to Greece in 2011, to celebrate graduating from college. Working as a Tax Administrator at Deloitte in Canada. “My desire to see the world is why I decided to travel. My dad traveled when he was young and his stories definitely helped…
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Travel Story: I found my Dutch roots in South Africa
Anne is a 66-year old retired teacher from Canada. She’s also the mother of one of our famed tour leaders! Anne and her husband joined us on a number of tours. We got in touch with her to find out why she travels and what she experienced on tour with us. I am always a…
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11 American landmarks that should be on your Bucket List
America is one of those countries that offer something for everyone. Its attractions include everything from natural landmarks, to man-made glitz and glamour. Here are eleven of our favourites to inspire your next US tour. We’ve also made a note of the best time of year to visit. This is a useful way to decide…
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A guide to Amsterdam in December
Visiting Amsterdam is a life-changing experience no matter what time of year you go. However, the city dials it up a notch over the festive season and New Years. It’s not known as one of Europe’s merrymaking capitals for nothing! Join Expat Explore on a tour of Europe and spend NYE in Amsterdam! Get kitted…