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5 Travel Tips: How to pack for a rail tour
Rail travel is a unique and fun way to see more of the world. It’s comfortable and convenient and allows you to experience destinations from a totally different perspective! While getting ready to embark on a rail tour, there are a few important things to consider; one of which is what to pack. To help…
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Pro packing advice for your next big adventure!
Everything is sorted – your tour is booked and paid for, your visa has arrived in time (phew), and the only thing left to do is pack your bags! While packing may not always be fun, it is an inevitable part of any trip – no matter the destination. Any seasoned traveller will tell you…
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Where to go for winter sun? 5 Warmest places to visit in Spain this winter holiday
Winter in most of Europe can be cold, rainy and snowy. And that weather definitely has its charms! But from time to time you may feel the need to break away and catch some sunshine and warmer weather! If this is what you’re after, why not try a warmer part of Europe such as Spain for your…
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Get to know your tour leader: Luke Watson
Expat Explore tours would not be the same without our incredible team of tour leaders. These passionate tour leaders display seemingly endless amounts of knowledge and energy and truly go above and beyond to make sure that our travellers have the most memorable trip possible! To give you a bit of insight into these fascinating…
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5 Ways travel is beneficial for your mental health
Expat Explore wholeheartedly believes that taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health! In recent years, individuals and organisations have begun placing more importance on mental wellbeing. While a stigma around mental illness still exists, it is becoming far less taboo to discuss. This has allowed…
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The 24 best things to do in Japan!
Japan is unlike any other destination in the world. The ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ is an exciting mix of old and new; of ancient temples and modern metropolises. It is a place where tradition meets modernity in an intoxicating way. As soon as you arrive, Japan will grab your full attention and stay in…
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Travel with confidence: Everything you need to know about booking a tour in 2022
After a two year pause, travel is back! In 2022, more and more travel restrictions are being lifted in Europe and further abroad. This means people are pressing play on travel once again! There are a number of important questions to ask and answer when booking a trip and preparing to travel in 2022. To…
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Handy Portuguese phrases for travelling
Planning a trip to beautiful, sunny Portugal? With its gorgeous beaches, fabulous weather, delicious cuisine and vibrant local culture, Portugal should be on every traveller’s bucket list! Portuguese people are generally extremely friendly and welcoming – and English is widely spoken making it easy for non-Portuguese speakers to travel around the country. However, Portuguese is…
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NEW: Expat Explore’s Amphibious Coach Tours!
Are you ready for your greatest coach travel experience yet? Get ready for a new type of cutting edge transportation and hop aboard an Expat Explore Amphibious Coach Tour! Expat Explore has conquered the road with our celebrated coach tours. More recently, we’ve conquered the train tracks with our incredible rail tours. Now, we’re ready…
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Top activities for wellness travel in 2022
For health-conscious individuals, finding a way to travel that fits into their lifestyle is important. Often when we go on holiday, we tend to indulge. We forgo our regular activities and diets for relaxation and excess. While we’re all for spoiling ourselves every now and then, there are still plenty of healthy activities you can…