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Photo of the Day: Vernazza, Italy
Today’s bit of photographic inspiration comes all the way from Vernazza, Italy – part of the famed Cinque Terre region. Read on to find out more about this scenic region of Italy, and why we love it so much! As the name suggests, Cinque Terre is made up of five villages, each one linked by…
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The Expat Explore Guide to Rome
Rome, that ancient city which was once the centre of a formidable empire, is still just as fascinating as ever. And now that it’s been voted one of the world’s top travel destinations, there’s never been a better time to visit as part of your Europe Coach Tour or one of our Italy Regional Tours! Read on…
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Video of the Week: Istanbul
Having officially taken the top spot in TripAdvisor’s 2014 Traveler’s Choice Awards, Istanbul is the focus of our Video of the Week! Istanbul on Vimeo. ‘East meets West in Istanbul’ they always say, but it’s a maxim that rings true. Divided by the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul is where the continents of Europe and Asia…
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Foods of the World: Cheese!
Europeans have a thing for cheese. And why not? Some of the best cheese-producing countries in the world can be found in Europe, including France (of course), Italy, Switzerland, Great Britain and the Netherlands. Read on to find out more about cheese and the best places to try it on our Europe coach tours. What…
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The Eiffel Tower: Happy 125th Anniversary!!
On this day 125 years ago, the Eiffel Tower was officially opened at the Exposition Universelle World’s Fair. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution and designed by Gustave Eiffel, the tower has come to symbolise Paris – and France as a whole – and is one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks. Although…
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The Expat Explore Guide to Barcelona
As the Catalan capital, Barcelona is one of the world’s most vibrant and compelling cities. Read more about why we love it, and gather tips on things to see when you visit! Visit Barcelona on our Europe Explorer tour! Bathed in sunshine for most of the year, Barcelona is the perfect place to escape to.…
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Video of the Week – European Tour: The Best Moments
We love video, and we love videos from our tours even more! So imagine our excitement when we found this little gem by Cooshna, one of our travellers on a tour of Europe back in November. Take a look, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! EUROPEAN TOUR – THE BEST MOMENTS…
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Video of the Week: ATOM-LAPSE – Brussels
The incredible Atomium building was built in 1958 for the Expo ’58 – the 1958 World’s Fair held in Brussels. and it’s now a distinctive part of the Brussels skyline. Totally under-rated in our opinion too. Take a look at it in our brand new Video of the Week! ATOM-LAPSE from Richard Bentley on Vimeo.…
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Video of the Week: Amsterdam City Guide – Water City
Amsterdam is an extraordinary city with a huge range of attractions. Here’s a great video with tips for how best to get a bit more out of your stay and enjoy the famous canals. City Guide #2 Water City from Property Of… on Vimeo. Amsterdam is definitely a highlight of any tour of Europe, and…
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Is this the Loch Ness Monster?
New photo appears to validate the existence of the famous Loch Ness monster. Or does it? Read on for details… A recent photo appearing to depict a wave on the surface of Loch Ness is sparking debate about the legend of the Loch Ness monster. According to The Scotsman, David Elder of East Kilbride was…