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  • Happy World Cocktail Day! Iconic drinks from around the world

    Happy World Cocktail Day! Iconic drinks from around the world

    Do you like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain? Are you shaken or stirred? Is something with a splash of red, red wine more your style? Whatever you enjoy, World Cocktail Day is the time to celebrate the drinks we love! World Cocktail Day takes place on 13 May each year. It’s a…

  • Top 5 Places to visit in Poland

    Top 5 Places to visit in Poland

    Poland offers travellers the perfect mix of vibrant cities, rich royal heritage, impressive architecture and scenic outdoor spaces. With a history stretching back over 1,000 years and a wealth of cultural, historic and natural attractions, Poland should find itself on everyone’s bucket list!  However, as is the case with many countries in Eastern Europe, Poland…

  • Travel Adapters Practical Guide – Voltage by Country

    Travel Adapters Practical Guide – Voltage by Country

    When you travel, it’s important to take note of the different types of plugs and how they work with and affect, your devices. A modern-day traveller requires electric power for their phone, kindle, hairdryer, tablet and possibly even more! In fact, most of our travel essentials need electricity to function. However, not all countries use…

  • Fun tips to celebrate King’s Day 2024 in the Netherlands

    Fun tips to celebrate King’s Day 2024 in the Netherlands

    King’s Day may well just be the best party in Holland! On 27 April, the Netherlands turns orange in honour of King’s Day as the country celebrates King Willem-Alexander’s birthday with music, street parties, flea markets, and funfairs. Traditionally, the Dutch share in these festivities by dressing in orange and partying along streets and canals. This…

  • Travel Friendships: Tips on making friends when travelling solo to finding your soulmate on tour

    Travel Friendships: Tips on making friends when travelling solo to finding your soulmate on tour

    Of all the things travellers do on tour, creating travel friendships and forming relationships is one of the most special things you can enjoy. With International Friendship Day coming up on 30 July, it is a great time to celebrate travel and friendship! Group tours offer travellers a number of benefits. You get to see…

  • Happy Earth Day 2024: Top 7 eco-friendly cities in Europe

    Happy Earth Day 2024: Top 7 eco-friendly cities in Europe

    Our Earth is an incredible place filled with impressive natural scenery, biodiversity and ecological systems that have been millennia in the making. These days, we are learning more and more about the importance of protecting our planet. Every year on 22 April, we celebrate Earth Day. This is an annual event and a day of…

  • 2024 Europe Easter Break Ideas

    2024 Europe Easter Break Ideas

    Easter is a popular time to book a quick getaway. Luckily, Expat Explore has just what you need for some excellent trip inspiration for your Easter Break! These Easter getaways are affordable and cover some of Europe’s top travel destinations. Easter is usually a time for family and friends, and many shops and restaurants are…

  • Top 7 Places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

    Top 7 Places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

    Grab your green clothes and pour a pint of Guinness – it’s almost time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2024! It takes place annually on 17 March and is a time to honour Ireland’s culture and celebrate the country’s influence around the world. It’s a day for festivities, fun, food and dancing!  St. Patrick is…

  • 7 Reasons to visit Budapest in 2024 & beyond

    7 Reasons to visit Budapest in 2024 & beyond

    Looking for the top things to do when you visit Budapest in 2024 and beyond? Step right up! We’re immensely excited about the capital of Hungary at the moment. We have a whole host of reasons why you should include this Central European destination on your wish list for future travels. Read on for just…

  • 5 Must-see locations in Greece

    5 Must-see locations in Greece

    Greece has long been a top destination for travellers all over the world. Offering an exciting mix of old and new, Greece is just waiting to be explored! Greece offers ancient wonders, magnificent landscapes, delicious cuisine and vibrant culture. This is a country with something for everyone. Greece is home to both the mainland (there…