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Woman: Inspiring, strong, traveller
Happy International Women’s Day to one and all! In the spirit of celebrating women, we’ve listed our favourite reasons why women should make travel a priority. It’s a surefire road to happiness “Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the…
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Fettuccine Alfredo: The history of a true Italian pasta
We’ve all come to know and love the comforting taste of Fettuccine Alfredo. The perfect combination of parmesan cheese, fettuccine and butter. But where does this iconic dish come from and how was it first made? Expat Explore has been to the birthplace of Fettuccine Alfredo in Italy, and guess what? The story is as…
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Corfu in under 24 Hours
If you want to explore one of the magical islands in Greece, look no further! Corfu has much to offer in the way of historical landmarks and outstanding natural scenery. And there is an abundance of delicious cuisine, attractions and activities to suit just about any mood. We’ve rounded up our top picks of how…
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18 Bucket List destinations in 2018
We’ve rustled up 18 amazing must-see destinations for 2018. If you haven’t booked your travels yet – this might just be the final nudge you need to book that tour and buy that ticket… No.1 Liverpool, Great Britain Move over London, Liverpool is the UK city of the moment. With an excellent variety of art…
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Being a tour leader: What is it like & what does it take?
Ever thought what it’s like to be a tour leader? We got the answers straight from the horse’s mouth by asking some of our tour leaders why they tour lead and what it is about travelling that keeps them on the road. Here’s what they had to say…. Kaeleigh (Canadian) As a tour leader, I…
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A slice of history: Italian pizza
Pizza is one of the most popular foods around the globe! In fact, pizza can be found in almost every country in the world. However, the Italians are still the inventors of this much-loved delight. Here’s a bite-size history of Italian pizza… Humble beginnings & strange new fruit We’ve been topping flatbreads with tasty ingredients…
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Travelling for the love of art? Don’t miss these 8 cities!
Travel and art are like a cup of coffee and a good book – it just goes. If you travel for the love of art, chances are you’ve got a bucket list of top destinations as long as your arm. We’ve rounded up a few of the cities that are bound to excite your creative…
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A guide to travelling without the chaos and recharging
Have you been longing to unplug from the chaos and travel ? Excellent news! We’ve prepared a concise guide on travelling more, making more memories and going home refreshed. What on earth is wellness travel? Depending on the context, wellness travel can mean a few things. Firstly, it refers to travelling to countries like Russia…
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The best of 2017 in Travel
You’ve shown us what you found to be the most useful, interesting and inspirational posts from Expat Explore in 2017. Here’s a countdown of our Top 10 blog posts, hopefully you’ll find one that will pique your interest and help you to end your year off with a new adventure on the way… 10. The…
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Tulip Time and the Keukenhof Tulip Festival in the Netherlands
March is around the corner! Which means – Spring is inching ever closer in Europe and Europeans are getting ready for warmer weather and sunshine. This is the absolute best time to travel to this part of the world and especially to the Netherlands. The Dutch are the kings and queens of celebrating a new…