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Why you should take a trip to the top of Europe, The Jungfraujoch
One of the optional excursions on the Europe Jewel tour when you are in Switzerland is a train trip to the Jungfraujoch where the Sphinx vantage terrace sits at 3571 metres above sea level, and where on a clear day you have spectacular panoramic views across the Alps. (Words and photos by Jo Castro.) It’s an…
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Sailing the Maldives on a Sailing Safari
The Maldives is undeniably beautiful – everyone knows that. But if you’ve got an itch to see some of the world’s most beautiful tropical beaches, eat incredible seafood, dive some of the world’s most stunning reefs and even have a chance to learn about local life and customs… then there’s a new way to do…
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Video of the Week: Barcelona GO!
Barcelona – the Catalan capital and an epicentre of cultural marvels, cuisine, history and hedonism – makes it into our Video of the Week with this unique look at the city by filmmaker Rob Whitworth. Have a peek and enjoy this fresh look at a city with soul! Barcelona GO! from Rob Whitworth on Vimeo. Whether you’ve been…
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Photo of the Day: The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most famous attractions. And when you see our picture of the day it’s easy to see why! Rising majestically from the churning sea below, the Cliffs of Moher on the west coast of Ireland stand about 120 meters high at Hag’s Head. Offering some of the most…
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Ice-Wine and River Cruising in Germany’s Rhine Valley
Sticking with the ‘cruise’ theme, here’s a throwback to a visit to Boppard, Germany a few weeks ago on the Europe Jewel tour. Taking a Rhine River Cruise is one of the best ways to see the region! The Rhine River meanders through some of Germany’s most dramatic landscapes, and boarding a river cruise allows…
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Cruising Amsterdam’s Canals
One of the best ways of seeing the charming city of Amsterdam is to catch a canal cruise. I recently spent an unforgettable evening messing about in boats on the canals of Amsterdam as part of our Europe Jewel tour, and discovered a whole new side to the city. Read on for details! As the…
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10 Reasons to book an Expat Explore Tour
Freelance travel writer Jo Castro recently travelled with us on our Europe Jewel tour. Here are 10 reasons why she thinks we’re simply better… Before we picked Expat Explore we’d done quite a lot of research about other tours and companies. We’d been to the Perth Travel Expo in Australia to begin our research and…
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A taste of Florence on the Europe Jewel Tour
Jo Castro recently travelled with us on our Europe Jewel tour, and took some stunning photos in Italy. Read on for her report on the incredible city of Florence! There is a diffused light that coats the Tuscan hills and hugs the castle-like villas around Florence which seems to suggest a city imbued with mystery…
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Video of the Week: Budapest Cityscape
With natural beauty and a huge range of man-made delights, Budapest has long been one of our favourite destinations. Get a glimpse of the city today in our video of the week! Budapest Cityscape from Joe Simon Films on Vimeo. An architectural treasure, Budapest boasts baroque, neoclassical and art nouveau styles. But the delights are…
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Video of the Week: Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park is an astoundingly beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site – one of Croatia’s most popular spots and a definite highlight of our tours of Croatia. WATER HYMN – Plitvice Lakes from Greenwave on Vimeo. WATER HYMN – Plitvice Lakes from Greenwave on Vimeo. Made up of 16 turquoise lakes connected by…