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Travel Story: Why we should all make the conscious choice to get out into the world and travel
We run everywhere all the time. We rush to make our way from home to work and then hurry back home to get rest. This is what life expects from us. Through life, and especially from my travels, I’ve come to realise again and again that we need to slow down. In South Africa, we…
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Know before you go: Wales & Cardiff
Wales’ popularity as tourist destination has been growing rapidly over the last few years, and with good reason – this southwestern territory of Great Britain offers attractions and adventures in all guises and sizes, including epic castle tours, adrenaline-fueled zip wire excursions over sweeping lakes, festivals and fetes of all sorts, mountain summit opportunities and…
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Italy’s 20 wine regions and what to drink where
Italy is renowned for producing some of the finest wines around the globe, and with more than 1.5 million acres of vineyards and 350 official varietals, it’s small wonder the Bel Paese fill up to a third of the world’s vast wine stores every year. The country has a rich wine heritage that dates back…
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The Expat Explore Guide to Great Britain
At the height of its colonisation efforts, it was said that the sun never set on the British Empire because the reach thereof was so great. This expansive need to build, acquire and develop can also be seen back home in Great Britain, where these stalwart trailblazers dug in their heels to develop a country…
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London in under 24 hours
The very notion of exploring a vast and thrilling destination like London in under 24 hours is slightly ridiculous we know, but when you only have one day in this epic city you have to make the most of it! Luckily you have one of the best public transport systems at your disposal and many…
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Hygge: The snug & cosy Danish lifestyle philosophy
Picture the scene – you’re snuggled up on a comfortable sofa, tucked under a warm cashmere blanket, sipping on hot cocoa as a fire crackles away merrily and rain patters against the window. The lights are low, your favourite album is spinning on the vinyl player and someone you love is busy whipping up a…
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A travel highlight in France: Discover the history of French perfume
The Grasse region in France has long been the capital of perfume in Europe. The special microclimate in the region has encouraged growing of aromatic plants that would fuel the local perfume industry since the 18th century. The Fragonard Musée du Parfum is a French artisanal perfume maker originally started in Grasse, France, 1926. With factories in…
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The Vatican State: A country in the heart of Rome
Even though it’s the smallest country in the world (covering just over 100 acres), the Vatican City is one of the world’s most important religious sites, governed as an absolute monarchy with the pope at its head. Over 5 million people visit the Sistine Chapel inside the Vatican each year. Nestled in the heart of…
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Solo Travel: 5 Reasons why you should consider it
We often get inquiries from people who want to know whether they will have a good time on tour with us if they came alone. Our answer is always a resounding YES! Expat Explore tours have been tailored to appeal to groups as well as solo travelers, and the coach format actually makes it a…
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8 Sensational Things to do at Lake Como, Italy
Northern Italy seems completely different to the rest of the country. It offers a lifestyle different to anywhere else in the world. Imagine the Italian lakes surrounded by the mountains of France and Switzerland. The lakes can make poets rhyme and attract Hollywood A-listers. It also has some of the world’s top holiday destinations. Here…