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  • What to pack for a South African Safari

    What to pack for a South African Safari

    Picture yourself hopping into a game drive vehicle on a South African safari and rambling across the grassy plains as the sun rises over the horizon. Birds chirp and flutter through the trees while an exciting variety of animals emerge to greet the dawn. It is one of the most unforgettable African experiences you can…

  • Discover the top cultural events around the world

    Discover the top cultural events around the world

    One of the greatest wonders of travelling the world is getting to experience the lives, locations, and ways of different people and cultures. We travel to see the amazing sights of the world, but also to enrich our cultural experiences through different forms of art, architecture and music. From Europe to Africa, Australia to Asia,…

  • 5 Simple tricks and top smartphone photography tips for travel photos

    5 Simple tricks and top smartphone photography tips for travel photos

    Nowadays a smartphone is the first thing we pack when heading out on tour. We use it to navigate, to keep contact with loved ones, to translate the local language, but most of all,  we use our smartphone to take travel photos and capture the incredible things we see, eat and experience all day, every…

  • Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 Guide: Everything you need to know

    Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 Guide: Everything you need to know

    Every year in August, Edinburgh transforms. The city is bursting with colour, music and artistic thrills… its festival time in the capital city of Scotland! The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the biggest celebration of arts and culture in the world. Performers and travellers from around the globe arrive to enjoy the unmissable annual event. For…

  • The very best outdoor adventures in Switzerland

    The very best outdoor adventures in Switzerland

    Switzerland is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise! Here, you can have some of the most unforgettable adventures in one of the world’s most picturesque environments. To help you navigate this adventure wonderland, Expat Explore has put together a selection of activities to try on your Swiss adventure. Related: Discover more in  heart-thumping-adrenaline-rushing activities in Europe! These…

  • 10 Classic American dishes to try this 4th of July

    10 Classic American dishes to try this 4th of July

    Fireworks, barbeques, the Star Spangled Banner and red, white and blue everywhere… These are all things you’ll find at any classic Fourth of July celebration in the USA! The Fourth of July is also known as Independence Day and marks the birthday of the United States of America. It is a hugely festive summer holiday…

  • Vive la France! A quick guide to Bastille Day facts

    Vive la France! A quick guide to Bastille Day facts

    Every year on 14 July, France celebrates Bastille Day. There are military parades, fireworks, concerts and even parties at fire stations! The country is awash with bleu, blanc et rouge to pay homage to France’s national day. Expat Explore has put together a guide to Bastille Day facts and traditions with some tips on how to…

  • Top 10 best girls trip ideas for you and your girlfriends

    Top 10 best girls trip ideas for you and your girlfriends

    Every group of girlfriends has got to go on a travel adventure at least once together! Life can get so busy, and we need time to relax and soak in good moments with the amazing women around us. Taking time off to travel with your girlfriends will give you the chance to grow together whilst…

  • Satisfy your ice cream cravings around the world

    Satisfy your ice cream cravings around the world

    It’s undeniable that the sun and summer are synonymous with ice cream. When the heat hits, so does the craving for cold and delicious treats to cool us down. That’s why, for National Ice Cream Month, Expat Explore has rounded up the top spots around the globe for your fill of ice cream! From creamy…

  • Budapest thermal bath and spa guide

    Budapest thermal bath and spa guide

    Budapest, Hungary has its fair share of fabulous attractions. Castles, museums, gardens, modern shopping complexes – you name it. However, it is perhaps best known for the Budapest baths. It’s known as the “City of Spas” due to the large amount of natural spring water systems that run beneath its surface. If there’s one thing…