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Best singles holidays: group trips & getaways for young professionals
Travelling the world may seem like a dream for your retirement years, but we’re here to tell you that the time is now. Young professionals and students are often so caught up in their busy lives that they forget to take time out to travel. You may be paying off university or saving for a…
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Visit 10 of Europe’s most beautiful lakes (that will spark your wanderlust!)
There are few things as truly magnificent as a beautiful lake. Oceans, rivers, waterfalls and deltas all hold their own unique appeal, but lakes are what the word ‘tranquil’ was invented for. These vast stretches of landlocked water used to be the epicentre of life throughout the ancient European landscape, and today remain one of…
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8 Best day trips from Tokyo: nearby cities and towns
Tokyo is Japan’s electric capital city. It’s charged with tradition, culture, and a little bit of chaos. Likewise, there are so many other areas just outside of Tokyo that are equally captivating. If you’re touring Asia, you might as well visit as many places as you can. Thanks to Japan’s public transport system, which is…
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See the Top of Europe: 6 Reasons to visit Jungfraujoch
When you’re getting ready to embark on a trip to Europe, you’ll find one of the first questions people ask is “What countries are you visiting?” Mention that you’re passing through Switzerland, and they will immediately ask about Jungfraujoch, and with good reason! The famous saddle in the Bernese Alps connects the two four-thousand meter…
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Must-try food in Eastern Europe – what to eat where!
If you’ve been getting ready to make your way to a few gorgeous Eastern Europe cities, odds are you’ve been told about the food situation, right? See, here’s the thing – if you’re headed on one of the many Eastern Europe tours that have become popular lately, you’ll have to invest in some comfy trousers,…
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How to spend two days in Amsterdam!
Magda Lombard, a South African travel blogger, is a true explorer at heart. She joined an Expat Explore Christmas & New Years Tour and shared some of her experiences of two days in Amsterdam and first impressions of the Netherlands with us! Magda is a corporate lawyer from Gordon’s Bay, near Cape Town, in South Africa.…
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Guided tours vs independent travel, Group or solo travel – which is best?
There are all kinds of different ways to travel the globe. Choosing the best travel style depends on a few things: your preferences, who you are travelling with, where you are going and the kind of trip you’re embarking on. While some people prefer to travel independently others love experiencing guided tours. If you are…
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How to enjoy eco-conscious ski holiday in 2020 & beyond
Ski holidays are immensely popular with travellers from around the world, and with good reason – it is a great way to spend a winter holiday! Heading out on fresh snow to strut your stuff is a thrill unlike any other and the scenery is incredible. Not to mention the cosy cups of hot cocoa…
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Eastern vs Western Europe: Which one is for you?
When travellers mention their adventures in Europe, we traditionally think first of the great cities of Western Europe. Rome, Paris, Athens and London, even Lisbon and Madrid come to mind. But in recent years, Eastern Europe has become an attractive option for many a tourist. The countries of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania,…
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Travel Story: Travel is the best gift you can give yourself
Jennifer Faye de Jesus from Quezon City, Philippines, is a freelance writer and communications specialist. She also manages property leases and sells customized cloth bags on the side. Faye joined Expat Explore on the Classic Europe Tour and explored six European countries in 14 days. “I left my full-time corporate job in January 2017 after…