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Natural wonders worth travelling for
Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. – Gustave Flaubert Travelling beyond the cities and into the great outdoors, often makes way for a whole new perspective on the world and the everyday places around us. While we at Expat Explore still love exploring cities and iconic…
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Denmark: One of the most fascinating Scandinavian countries
Denmark is a country of ancient Viking warriors, historic storytellers and colourful modern culture! Its home to famous storyteller Hans Christian Andersen and LEGO. Denmark holidays give you the chance to immerse yourself in a modern, progressive society that is famous for its outstanding quality of living, incredible architecture and design and rich cultural heritage.…
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10 Best city beaches in Europe
Summer is just around the corner and we can’t wait to take our first (not freezing) dip in the ocean! In order to promote sustainability and to keep our beautiful oceans clean, the United Nations named 8 June World Ocean Day. Ahead of this year’s World Ocean Day, Expat Explore is sharing our ten favourite city…
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Top reasons why Portugal should be on your European travel bucket list!
Dazzling coastlines, vibrant cities and rich history complete with charming villages and medieval coastlines; Portugal has all of this and more. The country, which is nestled on the west coast of Europe, neighbours Spain and is one of the most exciting and dynamic countries travellers can visit on a European trip! Portugal is a country…
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French cooking at home for Mother’s day
To say the French are serious about their food would be an understatement! French culture and tradition are dedicated to the art of flavour and French cooking arguably has had the biggest influence on Western cuisine in general. French cuisine is so revered that UNESCO even added traditional french food to the world’s “intangible cultural…
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King Charles’ Coronation: Top royal places to visit in London
On Saturday, 6 May 2023, the United Kingdom will officially crown a new King! The coronation of King Charles will take place at Westminster Abbey in London. The day is sure to be filled with royal pomp and ceremony. The UK will enjoy a long weekend and numerous events, street parties and festivities are sure…
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Travel Story: A South American adventure of a lifetime!
With 130 countries (and counting!) under her belt, there is no doubt that Nancy Gray is an avid traveller at heart! Nancy, 79, from Dallas, Texas, recently embarked on the Brazil, Iguazu & Argentina Delights tour in South America with Expat Explore. Over 13 days, she travelled from Rio de Janeiro to Buenos Aires, experiencing…
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Travel Expert Q&A: Violaine takes Vienna!
With its exceptional art, architecture and café culture, there are countless reasons to visit Vienna! The enchanting capital city of Austria has so much to offer travellers. This is something that Violaine Burel, Senior Product Developer at Expat Explore, recently found out firsthand! Violaine visited Vienna for the very first time recently. As a seasoned…
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Celebrate Freedom Day in South Africa at these historic sites
South Africa is a country that strives to embody and celebrate freedom and democracy. These values come under the spotlight every year on 27 April when the nation observes Freedom Day. To help you celebrate Freedom Day in 2023, Expat Explore has created a list of historic sites you can visit across South Africa! The “Rainbow…
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Get to know your tour leader: Zema Lopes Cavalcanti
If you have ever joined an Expat Explore tour, you’ll know that our tour leaders go above and beyond to make your travel experience unforgettable! And if you haven’t joined an Expat Explore tour yet, what are you waiting for?! In this blog series, we get to know more about our tour leaders including their…