Category: Travel Guidance

  • Top Solo Female Travel Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List

    Top Solo Female Travel Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List

    Solo female travel can be one of the most liberating and life-changing experiences. But it can also be daunting due to a pile of responsibilities, new countries and cultures with languages and customs you don’t understand, and, of course, the potential isolation. Plus, solo female travellers also have to consider safety when planning trips and…

  • Explore the world’s happiest countries

    Explore the world’s happiest countries

    In recent years, the pursuit of happiness has become increasingly important for many people. Many have reevaluated their lives, adding what brings them joy and discarding what doesn’t. International Happiness Day aims to inform people of the importance of ensuring you add happiness to your life, every day and in any way. That’s why, in…

  • Best places to travel in Europe in spring

    Best places to travel in Europe in spring

    Springtime in March is considered the most beautiful season in Europe. Is there any place or time more abundant, passionate, and charming than spring in Europe? From smelling the fortifying fresh air in the frosty Alps to basking on a beach somewhere in Spain to chugging beer in Munich. Touring Europe during March and choosing to…

  • Your guide to the top Greek islands and hidden gems

    Your guide to the top Greek islands and hidden gems

    The Islands of Greece are popular travel destinations thanks to their beaches, beauty and variety of travel experiences to choose from. Some are wildly popular, and for good reason, but that means large crowds. Others are best known for their striking beaches, so they’re paradise for anyone looking for an island getaway. Others are hidden…

  • Discover the world’s most LGBTQIA-friendly travel destinations

    Discover the world’s most LGBTQIA-friendly travel destinations

    While major global travel destinations have done away with LGBTQIA-protective legislation, many incredible places still exist that not only welcome but celebrate the queer community. These LGBT-friendly travel destinations should be on every queer person’s travel bucket list! That’s why, this LGBT History Month, Expat Explore takes you on a journey through the world’s top…

  • ETIAS & ETA: Everything you need to know

    ETIAS & ETA: Everything you need to know

    When planning your upcoming trip to Europe or the UK, you may hear the letters “ETIAS” and “ETA” more often. The ETIAS program is a new European visa-waiver travel authorisation system which will be implemented in 2026. Similarly, the ETA program is a UK visa-waver travel authorisation system which began implementation in 2023. To help…

  • Discover the world’s top Chinatowns this Chinese New Year

    Discover the world’s top Chinatowns this Chinese New Year

    Every year, the Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year as it’s better known, introduces the beginning of the lunisolar Chinese calendar with a bang. While the date changes every year based on the moon, this year Chinese New Year will occur on 29 January. Just like any other New Year, it comes with celebrations…

  • A travel guide to South African wine

    A travel guide to South African wine

    Africa may not exactly be synonymous with rolling vineyards, but you’ll be surprised at the wine industry that is found along the southern reaches of the continent. In fact, the South African wine industry is among the largest producers of wine in the world. All the more reason why you simply have to make a…

  • When to book a guided tour for the best travel deals

    When to book a guided tour for the best travel deals

    Booking a tour to a new destination or getting ready to revisit an old favourite is an exciting time! With new cultures to experience, sights to see, and even unique foods to try, there’s so much to look forward to. But sometimes, finding the perfect time to book a trip to the world’s top destinations…

  • Top International Film Festivals for Movie Lovers

    Top International Film Festivals for Movie Lovers

    Cinephiles, this one’s for you! If you’re one of those travellers who always knows which films were shot at the destinations you visit, or have a film destination bucket list, Expat Explore has just the list for you. We’ve compiled a film festival guide so you can merge your love of film with travel! Read…