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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…
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A quick guide to South Africa, the Southernmost country in Africa
Getting ready for a South African tour, but not quite sure what goes where? If it’s your first time preparing for a trip to South Africa, the geography can be a little confusing. You may be wondering if Cape Town is the capital. Or if the Karoo is a province. And how we keep the…
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How many pancakes can you eat? A guide to Russia’s Maslenitsa festival
After an icy winter, many European countries celebrate the beginning of spring. In Slavic countries, namely Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, these festivities come in the form of the week-long Maslenitsa festival! Featuring ancient folklore, vibrant social activities and plenty of pancakes, Maslenitsa may just be the best festival you’ve never heard of! If you’d like…
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What is a visa and do I need one for my tour?
Are you taking an international trip? One of the most important things to do is take a look at your passport and travel documents. You will see that some Expat Explore tours state that people from certain countries may need a visa. Let’s have a look at what this document is, and how you can…
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Travel Insurance – A Closer Look
Travelling is an exciting adventure – exploring new and mysterious places and widening horizons! However, if something were to go wrong on – or before – your travels, you’d want to know that you’re looked after and covered financially. Travel insurance is necessary for protection and to ease your trip anxieties! The subject of insurance…