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Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte Celebrates Christmas
What better place to experience the festive ambience of Christmas than in an authentic French chateau, decked out with incredible decorations? See the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte with Expat Explore Travel with us on our Christmas tours! The Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte is the largest private chateau in France, having served as the inspiration behind the legendary…
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Top places to travel to in Europe!
Dreaming about your next trip? Here are a few of the places we’re super excited about. Get some inspiration below and start planning that adventure. There is no time like the present! “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag St. Petersburg, Russia Russia’s imperial capital seldom fails to amaze. An…
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Festivals of Europe: the Boppard Wine Festival
The Rhine Valley is known for its wines, and there’s no better time to visit than during the Boppard Wine Festival, taking this plave from 3-5 October 2014! With its unique climate and traditional methods of production, the Rhine Valley region is well known amongst wine lovers for its unique style of wines. The last 10…
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10 Reasons to book an Expat Explore Tour
Freelance travel writer Jo Castro recently travelled with us on our Europe Jewel tour. Here are 10 reasons why she thinks we’re simply better… Before we picked Expat Explore we’d done quite a lot of research about other tours and companies. We’d been to the Perth Travel Expo in Australia to begin our research and…
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The Expat Explore Guide to Rome
Rome, that ancient city which was once the centre of a formidable empire, is still just as fascinating as ever. And now that it’s been voted one of the world’s top travel destinations, there’s never been a better time to visit as part of your Europe Coach Tour or one of our Italy Regional Tours! Read on…
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The Expat Explore Guide to Barcelona
As the Catalan capital, Barcelona is one of the world’s most vibrant and compelling cities. Read more about why we love it, and gather tips on things to see when you visit! Visit Barcelona on our Europe Explorer tour! Bathed in sunshine for most of the year, Barcelona is the perfect place to escape to.…
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Four of our favourite coffee shops
When exploring a new city out on tour, there may come a time when you’ll need a caffeine injection. And as every coffee-lover knows, there’s nothing worse than a bad cup. Here’s a list of great spots where you’ll find respite from the hustle and bustle; places where they don’t just appreciate how important good…
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I’ve booked my tour of Europe, now what? Part 3
Continuing on in our series, here more tips on things to remember before you head out on your tour of Europe. Read on and learn a thing or two about a thing or two! What kind of accommodation do you use on your tours? On our tours we use a mixture of 2 and 3 star…
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I’ve booked my tour – now what? Part 2
Continuing our series about what happens once you book a tour with Expat Explore, here are a few more tips that will help you make the most of your journey. 4. How much spending money do I need to take on tour with me? This really depends on you and how long you’ll be on…
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Top 5 European Summer Destinations
After a long, cruel winter, Europe is finally emerging into what is promising to be a gorgeous summer season! All its cities will have exciting things to offer travellers. Here are 5 places that we think will offer something special to sun-chasers: Croatia A trip to Croatia really is the ultimate holiday if you’re…