Category: Travel Guidance

  • How to take a break while you travel

    How to take a break while you travel

    Taking a trip is a wonderful experience. You pack your time chock full of travel, sights, and experiences to go home with incredible stories and memories. However, this can sometimes mean that we forget about one of the most important parts of a vacation – taking a break! But fear not! In honour of National…

  • 10 Best places to visit in Croatia

    10 Best places to visit in Croatia

    Croatia is quickly becoming one of the top tourist destinations in the world – and it’s definitely one of our favourites! At Expat Explore, we believe that this idyllic, historically rich country deserves a spot amongst the globe’s top holiday destinations. This vibrant, thriving nation, ranks highly among Central European nations in terms of education,…

  • 10 Best city beaches in Europe

    10 Best city beaches in Europe

    Summer is just around the corner and we can’t wait to take our first (not freezing) dip in the ocean! In order to promote sustainability and to keep our beautiful oceans clean, the United Nations named 8 June World Ocean Day. Ahead of this year’s World Ocean Day, Expat Explore is sharing our ten favourite city…

  • 11 South American day trips to take your breath away!

    11 South American day trips to take your breath away!

    There are so many amazing things to see and do on a trip to South America! To make sure you don’t miss out, we have put together a list of 11 incredible South American day trips that should definitely be on your bucket list! Cloud forests, waterfalls, ancient ruins, coffee farms, city walks, volcano hikes…

  • Biggest travel trends for 2023

    In 2022, travel returned and the world welcomed it with open arms! Following two years of travel being pretty much on pause, throughout the year we watched restrictions lift across the globe. Millions of people experienced the joy of travel once again. We’d call it a comeback year of note! Last year, popular travel trends,…

  • 5 Unusual Christmas getaways (destinations you may not have thought about)

    5 Unusual Christmas getaways (destinations you may not have thought about)

    We all know how stunning the European Christmas markets are and how lovely Christmas in Canada can be. But how often do we think of less obvious destinations that are just as – if not more – festive as the popular December holiday spots?  If you’re looking for a unique Christmas trip, it may be time…

  • 10 of the best destinations for a winter holiday to Europe

    10 of the best destinations for a winter holiday to Europe

    December in the Northern Hemisphere is a winter wonderland! It’s the season of Christmas markets, twinkling lights, cosy fires and ice-skating rinks.  Winter is truly a fantastic time to visit destinations across Europe! From the festivities in Amsterdam and snowy Switzerland to tasty treats in Belgium, picture-perfect Austria and the Christmas charm in Italy, Europe has…

  • 5 Travel Tips: How to pack for a rail tour

    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…

  • Pro packing advice for your next big adventure!

    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…

  • Get to know your tour leader: Luke Watson

    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…