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The Traveler’s Guide: Get to know France
France – a country that has inspired dreamers , revolutionaries and artists. From the beautiful architecture to the famous French cuisine and rich history, we can completely understand why France is one of the most visited European countries… Join us in 2017 and discover the highlights of France in 12 Days!
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Haggis: the one dish you must eat in Scotland
Although it doesn’t necessarily look like the most appetising of all dishes, haggis is a delicious Scottish delicacy that definitely deserves to be tried! Some people attribute the Haggis to ‘The Wild Haggis’, a fictional beast believed to roam around Scotland… whatever you choose to believe, it’s a meal worth trying on your tour of Scotland!…
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Meet Carl Cronje, co-founder of Expat Explore Travel.
Expat Explore was founded over 12 years ago in London, United Kingdom. You’ve probably heard about the fascinating history or you may have read about the 15,000+ travellers who join us on our 50+ tours annually. But have you met Carl Cronje? Since his first trip to Europe in 1997, Carl knew that it was…
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Travel Story: How traveling solo changed my life
Anita is a 22 year old South African who absolutely loves exploring! She is currently a veterinary science student, and impulsively decided to join one of our Irish Explorer tours. She contacted us on social media, and instantly we wanted to know more about her story! She agreed to share her thoughts on why she…
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Explore Sofia, Bulgaria like a pro!
Bulgaria is one of the remaining European countries that is still shrouded in a proper aura of mystery. Steeped in history and dotted with incredible historical sites, this alluring destination boasts cultural influences from the Greek, Ottoman, Persian and Slavic empires. As you can imagine, this heritage has left a fascinating culture in its wake,…
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15 Questions with Tiziana, local tour guide in Florence, Italy
Known as the ‘cultural capital’ of Europe and attracting over 10 million visitors a year, Florence has proven to be one of the highlights for all those travelling to Italy. One definitely needs a local tour to give you a special in-depth look at the Italian traditions, customs and the different ways of life. The best…
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Travel Story: Why we decided to travel Europe for our honeymoon
My husband Matthew and I met during a shared quest to assassinate our enemies with hidden blades and smoke bombs by the docks of Venice, Italy. To call us “passionate” would have been an understatement. We were both avid gamers, and our love for the Assassin’s Creed franchise brought us together in an online multiplayer…
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Travel Story: Travel chat with Expat Explore’s ‘Tour Leader of the Year 2015’ – Sarah Langford!
Sarah Langford is one of Expat Explore’s longest standing tour leaders. Originally from the North East of England and currently living in Amsterdam, she’s been to over 50 countries and guided more than 12 different tour itineraries for Expat Explore over the last 4 years. Sarah is not only a true explorer, she’s also a…
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10 of the Cheesiest Travel Love Quotes we could find!
In Valentines day spirit, we’ve searched far and wide, to the ends of the earth to find inspiring ‘love for travel’ quotes. It’s really a thing, the love for travel. If the Valentines Day Blues is getting to you, hop over to this page and find some LOVE-ly travel inspiration (and dream of cruising Croatia with…
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A Foodie Guide to one of our most popular tours – the Europe Escape
Seven countries in 12 days mean more mind-blowing sights, game-changing experiences and brand new friends from around the world than you can shake a stick at, but that’s not the only thing you’ll be getting out of this incredible tour. For foodies who love to taste and try, Europe is a gastronome’s paradise there are…