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The top 10 Travel-themed April Fool’s Day pranks
April Fool’s Day is a day filled with laughter and jokes. Over the years we have seen some excellent pranks courtesy of some of the world’s biggest travel companies. This year, we decided to share the laughter by putting together a list of 10 of the best travel-related April Fool’s Day pranks from around the…
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Behind the Bucket List episode 4: Conquering Rome in a golf cart
Rome is a bucket-list destination like no other! Italy’s capital was once the centre of the Roman Empire and has a history stretching back 2,000 years. You could spend a lifetime exploring the many historic and cultural sites across the city! Today, Rome is a place overflowing with ancient antiquities and a modern heartbeat. Come…
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Europe’s top national parks to visit
Spring is one of the best times to visit Europe. The chill of winter begins to melt away and cities and countrysides burst into bloom. Spring is a wonderful time to slow down, step outside and enjoy the beauty of nature. Stunning natural scenery can definitely be found in abundance in Europe – especially in…
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Why travel is the gift on everyone’s wish list
Christmas, Valentine’s day and birthdays are the cause of great happiness and great stress… If you’re the one giving the gift you’re always worried about how it will be received, will it be what they wanted and will it make them happy? In short, how do you give the perfect gift that ticks all the…
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Traveling to Turkey: Shoulder season is the time to go
We’re mad about the magic of shoulder season. What is shoulder season? It’s that magical time between the peak (busiest) and low (quietest) time of the year for tourism. It’s synonymous with quieter, more affordable and less, well, touristy. What’s not to love? Turkey in particular really brings it in spring and autumn. Here are…
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[Updated] How will Brexit affect your travel plans?
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‘Brexit’ is the buzzword that refers to Britain’s exit from the European Union. After a 2016 referendum, the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union (the political and economic union of 28 countries in Europe). Four years later, the UK officially left the EU on 31 January 2020. However, to allow…
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A few tips on how to choose your next trip!
The world is bursting at the seams with incredible travel destinations! There are a number of bucket-list-worthy places to pick from. If you’re biting at the bit for your next adventure, but can’t decide where to go, we’ve found a few ways to narrow it down. Plan your trip according to your personal interests –…
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The magical benefits of group travel
Is there anything more thrilling than heading out into the great unknown? If you’re an avid traveller, chances are you live for those mornings when the alarm goes off and you realise that today is the day you’ll get on a plane to somewhere new and exciting. With passport and boarding pass in hand, you…
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Travel Story: Travel healed me
Meet Rachael. Mother, portrait photographer, avid runner, reader, coffee snob and travel lover. An everyday woman determined to live a life of adventure. In 2017, Rachel completed the Expat Explore Europe Taster Tour with a friend. She shared the beauty of her experience of travel with us. It seems that I was born to travel;…
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Why now is the best time to travel Turkey
A question on many travellers’ lips: is now the right time to travel to Turkey? The short of the long is a resounding YES! In fact, Turkey is still a firm favourite among travellers – even more than ever before. With the perfect mix of delectable food, colourful culture and friendly locals, it’s easy to…