Category: Destinations

  • Celebrate Freedom Day in South Africa at these historic sites

    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…

  • Get to know your tour leader: Zema Lopes Cavalcanti

    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…

  • The most beautiful spring honeymoon destinations in Europe

    The most beautiful spring honeymoon destinations in Europe

    Searching for the ideal European spring honeymoon destination? Look no further! Expat Explore has put together a list of the 10 best honeymoon destinations in Europe.  There are a few important things to consider when choosing a honeymoon spot. Most importantly, the destination should be romantic. It should also appeal to you and your partner’s…

  • 11 South American day trips to take your breath away!

    11 South American day trips to take your breath away!

    There are so many amazing things to see and do on a trip to South America! To make sure you don’t miss out, we have put together a list of 11 incredible South American day trips that should definitely be on your bucket list! Cloud forests, waterfalls, ancient ruins, coffee farms, city walks, volcano hikes…

  • Travelling Italy in springtime: What you can expect

    Travelling Italy in springtime: What you can expect

    Spring is a wonderful time to visit Italy. In the land of la dolce vita, spring makes its first appearance in March and reaches full bloom in April through to May. As the remnants of winter melt away, the colours of spring add to the beauty of the Italian streets. Expat Explore are here to…

  • 10 of Europe’s best spring events

    10 of Europe’s best spring events

    Visiting Europe in spring is one of the best things you can do! This is because spring is an amazing time to travel. The weather is getting warmer, days are getting longer and there is plenty of daylight for loads of sightseeing! Additionally, it’s also shoulder season (the straddling months between high season and low…

  • Top 8 cool and quirky festivals around the world

    Top 8 cool and quirky festivals around the world

    The world is a great, big, beautiful place. However, it can also be a very strange place. Strange doesn’t have to mean bad though. Strange can also be weird and wonderful! Cool and quirky traditions often get taken to the next level in the form of unusual events, festivals and even competitions. Attending one of…

  • Travel Story: A life changing Festive tour of the UK & Ireland

    Travel Story: A life changing Festive tour of the UK & Ireland

      Looking for a cool way to celebrate Christmas? Well, maybe not cool but literally freezing? Cara Pritchard, a daring 30-year-old veteran from Brisbane, Australia, celebrated Christmas Day by jumping into the icy Irish Sea! This was just one of the highlights of her memorable UK & Ireland Christmas & New Year tour with Expat…

  • Celebrate Dry January: Top 10 non-alcoholic drinks around the world

    Celebrate Dry January: Top 10 non-alcoholic drinks around the world

    Once the festivities of the holiday season have come to an end, many of us are left feeling as though we need some sort of detox! This is where Dry January comes in. If the New Year’s Eve parties left you feeling a little worse for wear, a whole month of abstaining from alcohol is…

  • 24 hours in Tbilisi: A guide to Georgia’s capital city

    24 hours in Tbilisi: A guide to Georgia’s capital city

    Georgia is a true hidden gem country with so much to offer visitors. From spectacular mountain scenery to vineyards and vibrant cities, Georgia should be on every traveller’s bucket list. Tbilisi is Georgia’s enchanting capital city and is full of unique architecture, delicious cuisine, fascinating history and a wide variety of things to see and…