Category: Destinations

  • Video of the Week: Paris in Motion

    Video of the Week: Paris in Motion

    One of our favourite and most frequently visited cities is featured today in our Video of the Week – it’s Paris in Motion! Paris in Motion (Part 5) on Vimeo. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller with a passport filled with stamps or a newbie stepping outside of your comfort zone for the very first time,…

  • Top 5 Instagram Photos of the Week

    Top 5 Instagram Photos of the Week

    One thing that should be a mainstay of any traveller’s kit is their camera. Over on Instagram, tour leaders and passengers alike are sharing their experiences, and we’re loving the results! Why not share yours, and use the #expatexplore hashtag to make sure we see it! Here are a few of the best posts from…

  • Video of the Week: Roger Federer & Lindsay Vonn at Jungfraujoch

    Video of the Week: Roger Federer & Lindsay Vonn at Jungfraujoch

    Tennis champion Roger Federer and American World Cup alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn recently went up to Jungfraujoch to take part in an interesting challenge…. If you’ve been on a tour with Expat Explore, you might find yourself saying “Hey, I’ve been there!” Switzerland’s Jungfraujoch not only offers incredible views of the surrounding countryside, but…

  • Video of the Week – In Turkey 2014

    Video of the Week – In Turkey 2014

    Turkey is one of our favourite destinations, and when you see our Video of the Week you’ll understand why! Culturally and geographically diverse, Turkey has so much to offer that it’s almost overwhelming. But enough talk – you’ll see what we mean once you hit the play button below… In Turkey – 2014 from Vincent…

  • Sailing the Maldives on a Sailing Safari

    Sailing the Maldives on a Sailing Safari

    The Maldives is undeniably beautiful – everyone knows that. But if you’ve got an itch to see some of the world’s most beautiful tropical beaches, eat incredible seafood, dive some of the world’s most stunning reefs and even have a chance to learn about local life and customs… then there’s a new way to do…

  • Video of the Week: Barcelona GO!

    Video of the Week: Barcelona GO!

    Barcelona – the Catalan capital and an epicentre of cultural marvels, cuisine, history and hedonism – makes it into our Video of the Week with this unique look at the city by filmmaker Rob Whitworth. Have a peek and enjoy this fresh look at a city with soul! Barcelona GO! from Rob Whitworth on Vimeo. Whether you’ve been…

  • Photo of the Day: The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

    Photo of the Day: The Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

    The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most famous attractions. And when you see our picture of the day it’s easy to see why! Rising majestically from the churning sea below, the Cliffs of Moher on the west coast of Ireland stand about 120 meters high at Hag’s Head. Offering some of the most…

  • Ice-Wine and River Cruising in Germany’s Rhine Valley

    Ice-Wine and River Cruising in Germany’s Rhine Valley

    Sticking with the ‘cruise’ theme, here’s a throwback to a visit to Boppard, Germany a few weeks ago on the Europe Jewel tour. Taking a Rhine River Cruise is one of the best ways to see the region! The Rhine River meanders through some of Germany’s most dramatic landscapes, and boarding a river cruise allows…

  • Cruising Amsterdam’s Canals

    Cruising Amsterdam’s Canals

    One of the best ways of seeing the charming city of Amsterdam is to catch a canal cruise. I recently spent an unforgettable evening messing about in boats on the canals of Amsterdam as part of our Europe Jewel tour, and discovered a whole new side to the city. Read on for details! As the…

  • A taste of Florence on the Europe Jewel Tour

    A taste of Florence on the Europe Jewel Tour

    Jo Castro recently travelled with us on our Europe Jewel tour, and took some stunning photos in Italy. Read on for her report on the incredible city of Florence! There is a diffused light that coats the Tuscan hills and hugs the castle-like villas around Florence which seems to suggest a city imbued with mystery…