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Culinary Conflicts: Food Feuds of the World
The world is a big place and, due to travel, displacement and globalisation, over time people have migrated from one place to another. As a result of colonisation and immigration, many foods have become popular in places where they did not originate. As certain dishes and cuisines date back thousands of years, it can be…
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In a Barbie World: Prettiest pink sights across the globe
It’s a Barbie world and we’re all just living in it! Ever since the Barbie movie, based on the beloved Mattel Barbie doll, was released in 2023, it seems everyone has embraced all that is pretty, pink and pastel. We’re huge fans of Barbie at Expat Explore and when we found out that 9 March…
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A comprehensive guide to Lithuanian cuisine
Lithuania is a little-known country that may not make everyone’s travel list but it certainly should! This Baltic nation is fast becoming a top destination in Northern Europe thanks to its vibrant capital city, Vilnius as well as its exceptional natural beauty and fascinating history. Some fun facts about Lithuania include that it was the…
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What pizza looks like around the world
Is there a food more universally beloved than pizza? If you don’t get excited by the thought of fluffy dough baked in the oven and topped with fresh tomato sauce and oozing with melted cheese, there may be something wrong with you. Although an Italian staple, pizza is so widely loved all over the world…
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Expat Explore’s favourite travel moments of 2023
2023 has been an incredible year for travel! After years of lockdowns, travel restrictions and unsatisfied wanderlust, 2023 saw a resurgence of travel that the industry had scarcely seen before. Everyone wanted to travel and it seemed like everyone was travelling! Expat Explore certainly noticed an increased desire to travel in recent years and this…
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Sink your teeth into the top cheeses on each continent
Not to be cheesy but no matter the colour, texture, or level of maturity, there’s a special place for every type of cheese in our hearts (and stomachs)! Whether they’re soft and smooth or hard with holes, cheese can either be the perfect snack, the foundation of a party platter, or the star ingredient of…
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Travel Story: 7 Tours and Counting!
Abdul, 70, and Farida, 67, are a self-employed and soon-to-be-retired couple from Bristol, United Kingdom, who absolutely love travelling. They both have a keen sense of adventure with Abdul even being a bit of an adrenaline junkie! To date, Abdul and Fairda have embarked on an impressive seven tours with Expat Explore with plans to…
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Travel Story: Starting solo and ending as a family in South Africa
Travelling on your own can be a daunting experience. Even on a group tour, it can be challenging and insecurities may come up. Will I make friends? Will people like me? These concerns are completely normal and understandable. However, so often when we step outside of our comfort zone and try something new, that is…
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Make the best breads from around the world with these recipes
If you’re a bread lover, you’ll agree that there’s no better smell than a fresh loaf or bun coming out of the oven. There’s just something about the combination of ingredients after they’ve been exposed to high heat that not only creates the perfect accompaniment to any meal but also an irresistible smell that lures…
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Tuck into these tangy pickled foods from around the world
We all know how much Americans love a good pickle! And we don’t mean the serious trouble kind. If you’ve seen American media before, you’ll likely know that they have a great relationship with a classic dill pickle. So much so that in the late 90s, National Pickle Day was introduced to celebrate the beloved…