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How to spend 24 hours in St. Petersburg, Russia
One of the tough parts of travelling is that you often don’t have a lot of time to discover a given destination. Take St. Petersburg in Russia for instance. It’s the second largest city of the largest country in the world! So technically you could spend weeks exploring it without running out of things to…
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Why South Africa is now on our list of travel destinations – a chat with founders, Carl and Jakes
Founders Carl and Jakes have always dreamed of operating tours in different countries and on different continents. The one that truly hit home, however, was South Africa, their home country. Why South Africa? For years now, Carl and Jakes have been ‘selling’ South Africa indirectly to the guests who travel with Expat Explore. As South…
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Vaduz coach tours, exploring all of Liechtenstein
Don’t let its small size fool you… Liechtenstein offers a whole lot to travellers! This principality is nestled between Austria and Switzerland. It has year-round activities, including sports and mountain trails. Liechtenstein is certainly no novelty travel destination! Only have a single day to explore? Here are a few ideas to help you draw up…
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15 of the most beautiful & fascinating UNESCO sites in Europe
Do you enjoy learning more about a country’s history on your travels? Include some UNESCO sites on your itinerary. It’s a foolproof way to enjoy a rich dose of authentic heritage. What is UNESCO? UNESCO is the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture. It was founded in 1945 to make sure that all…
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Experience the beauty of Bosnia-Herzegovina
Bosnia-Herzegovina is a Southeastern European country bordered by the Adriatic sea, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro. Although still scarred by the conflict that the country became known for in the 90s, Bosnia- Herzegovina is now a peaceful and fascinating place to visit. Along with stunning mountain landscapes, there is also a sense of adventure and an…
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A Guide to our favourite London Markets
It’s almost impossible to explore a city like London to its full extent, even if you live there for a year (or more!). One of the questions we are often asked is how visitors can get the most out of their time in big world cities without spending too much, and we normally tell them…
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Led by a local: uncover Tallinn, Estonia
Total local immersion. It’s the very best way to see a country – led by a local, on foot and in through the backdoor. No-one uncovers the secret nooks and hot spots quite like somebody who knows a city like the back of their hand and can take you on an unforgettable journey through their…
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How the North of Europe works: Scandinavia & the Nordic countries
Scandinavia VS Nordic countries – what is what & which is where? Is Scandinavia a country? Is Sweden a Nordic country? Are the Finnish considered to be Scandinavians? The map, regions and languages up north can get pretty confusing if you’re a first-time visitor, so we thought we’d clear things up! Scandinavia is a region in Northern…
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A Beginners’ Guide to the Baltic States
The Baltic states, also known as Baltic countries, or simply the Baltics, consist of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in north-central Europe. Located on the eastern edge of the Baltic Sea, the Baltic countries aren’t Nordic or Scandinavian, but enjoy close ties with both. These three countries were occupied by the Soviet Union from 1940 onward,…
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Need a beach break? Europe is your answer!
What is the ideal summer holiday in Europe? What about soaking up the summer sun on a beach and joining the locals as they celebrate summer. Here are a few great seaside destinations to explore with family and friends if you are in some need of vitamin sea… Algarve (Portugal) The Algarve region on the…