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Local Guide Q&A: Looking forward to exploring Florence again!
For an Italian experience that is filled with breathtaking art, architecture and history, visit Florence. The beating heart of Tuscany feels like a city set in time, centuries ago! Florence, known as Firenze in Italian, was the birthplace of the Renaissance. Today, the city is filled with 16th and 17th-century architecture, iconic landmarks such as…
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11 Must-Try dishes and drinks in Greece, plus where to find them
With its blend of ancient history, idyllic islands and vibrant culture, Greece is a bucket-list destination for all types of travellers! One of the best things about visiting Greece? Greek food! In fact, Expat Explore Greece tours may just offer the best food out of any of our tours! To get you excited about the…
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Top 5 Spring walks & famous hiking trails in Europe
As we head towards March, the days grow longer and the Northern Hemisphere shakes off the chills of winter in anticipation of a beautiful spring! The season of new beginnings is the perfect time of year to lace up your boots and head out on a wonderful walk. Europe is home to countless breathtaking walking…
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Top 15 Beautiful bookshops to visit in Europe
For book lovers, getting lost in a good book is one of the best feelings in the world. Now, how about getting lost in a beautiful place filled with books? Even better! Europe is home to a huge number of beautiful bookshops. In honour of World Book Day on 4 March 2022, Expat Explore has…
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Travel Story: A festive family Christmas tour in Great Britain
The Edlin family loves to travel! Anabel, 54, a senior financial analyst and Dick Edlin, 68, a retired manufacturing manager, are a couple from Houston, Texas. They began travelling soon after they got married, first exploring their native USA and Mexico before taking their first overseas trip with Expat Explore in 2019! In December 2021,…
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What is a visa and do I need one for my tour?
Are you taking an international trip? One of the most important things to do is take a look at your passport and travel documents. You will see that some Expat Explore tours state that people from certain countries may need a visa. Let’s have a look at what this document is, and how you can…
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Vilnius city guide: 24 hours in Lithuania’s capital city!
Lithuania is a fascinating country with a rich cultural heritage, despite its dark and difficult history. This is extremely evident in the city of Vilnius, Lithuania’s vibrant capital. Vilnius is steadily becoming a popular city break for Europeans and is emerging as a fantastic international tourist destination. From its bustling atmosphere and ever-growing arts and…
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Top 10 Bucket list destinations to visit in 2022
For many people over the past two years, travelling internationally has only been real in our dreams. However, the great news is that the world is opening up once again and in 2022, we are looking ahead with great excitement and pressing play on real travel! It’s time to cross new and exciting destinations off…
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Rhine River wine tasting experience
Along the banks of the Rhine river lies a stretch of UNESCO protected land, the Rhine Gorge. The Rhine is home to amazing castles, quaint German towns and, of course, some of the finest vineyards in all of Europe. Expat Explore offers a number of tours that visit the beautiful Rhine Valley! The fantastic wine tasting…
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Travel is back! Greece tour Q&A with co-founder Carl
Last year saw travel plans put on pause but this year, we pressed play! The world is opening up and is ready to welcome travellers back! Expat Explore made travel possible when we hosted our first tour of 2021 in beautiful Greece. Co-founder Carl joined our excited travellers on the Best of Greece tour and…