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What to do with 12 days in Italy
If you have ever wanted to truly discover Italy and all of its wonders, our Italian Delights Tour is without a doubt one of the most comprehensive tours of this beautiful European travel destination. Spanning across 12 days, and featuring top cities such as Rome, Venice, Verona, Florence and more, this tour also includes a…
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Follow your nose (and stomach) through Italy next summer
Every person on this planet should be allowed to experience a summer holiday in Italy at least once in their lifetime. While the magical cities of Rome, Siena, Venice, Florence and Tuscany are of course unspeakably beautiful year-round, there is something about the languid, sumptuous heat of an Italian summer that allows you to truly…
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Smart tips for saving money while you travel Europe
Travel is expensive no matter which way you slice it, but there are some ways you can cut corners and save money. Read on the find out what our expert tour leaders’ top tips are for pinching pennies while you’re on tour in any country in Europe. Steer clear of touristy restaurants If a restaurant…
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Historic Landmarks: The Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is arguably one of Europe’s most recognisable landmarks – no visit to Italy would be complete without a cheesy photograph of you and your fellow travellers playing with perspective while ‘holding up’ the tower. But what’s the deal with the lean and what was the tower originally intended for? Read…
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Belgrade, Serbia: One of Europe’s untouched jewels
When you think of European travel, chances are you’re envisioning parties in Paris, sojourns to Spain and languid weekends in London. We’re here to tell you that it is time to broaden this definition to include visits to Serbia’s capital, Belgrade, which is currently enjoying a vivid cultural awakening and deserves a spot on the…
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Highlights of France that belong on your bucket list
If doesn’t matter whether you’re an armchair-traveller who yearns to explore far-flung vistas, or a seasoned tourist with a deliciously battered passport, France is one of those destinations that is bound to send a little chill of excitement up your wanderlust-ridden spine. Here are a few must-see French highlights to include on your itinerary when…
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10 Essential tips for traveling with kids
Travelling with kids is an amazing experience for parents as well as children. It’s a huge privilege for children and teens to travel internationally. Along with opening their mind to different cultures and ways of life, it creates a world of learning opportunities and shared memories for the whole family. With that said, international travel…
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Exploring Bruges over the festive season
Bruges over the festive season is a sight to behold. As one of the best-preserved medieval cities throughout the world, this popular Belgian destination is one of the best places to enjoy the true fairytale essence of a European Christmas. Known as the ‘Venice of the North’, Bruges boasts a wide array of well-preserved medieval…
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Meet Jakes Maritz, co-founder of Expat Explore Travel.
When Jakes and Carl paths crossed in the UK early 2000s, their mutual friends already saw it coming. Carl was the entertainer, a true tour leader at heart, and Jakes had the MBA background and organisational skills to give the necessary structure to what was then only an idea at the back of their minds. Expat…
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How to pack for a winter trip to Europe
Travelling to Europe in winter? You’re in for a treat – this time of year the crowds abate and the continent settles back into its natural rhythms, allowing wintertime visitors to drink in the true ambience of each country. However, from October to March you can expect both snow and rain throughout Western-, Eastern- and…