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Led by a local: uncover Tallinn, Estonia
Total local immersion. It’s the very best way to see a country – led by a local, on foot and in through the backdoor. No-one uncovers the secret nooks and hot spots quite like somebody who knows a city like the back of their hand and can take you on an unforgettable journey through their…
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Travel Story: Why we should all make the conscious choice to get out into the world and travel
We run everywhere all the time. We rush to make our way from home to work and then hurry back home to get rest. This is what life expects from us. Through life, and especially from my travels, I’ve come to realise again and again that we need to slow down. In South Africa, we…
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Meet Jakes Maritz, co-founder of Expat Explore Travel.
When Jakes and Carl paths crossed in the UK early 2000s, their mutual friends already saw it coming. Carl was the entertainer, a true tour leader at heart, and Jakes had the MBA background and organisational skills to give the necessary structure to what was then only an idea at the back of their minds. Expat…
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Travel Story: The world like I’ve never seen it before
Like many of us, Lisa Holstein has an incurable case of wanderlust! Since 2014 she’s been to 40 countries on 4 continents! For her, travelling is about art, the thrill of new adventures and making friends. Lisa tells us her travel story and shares more about her experiences as she trotted around Europe on 7 Expat…
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Travel Story: How traveling solo changed my life
Anita is a 22 year old South African who absolutely loves exploring! She is currently a veterinary science student, and impulsively decided to join one of our Irish Explorer tours. She contacted us on social media, and instantly we wanted to know more about her story! She agreed to share her thoughts on why she…
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15 Questions with Tiziana, local tour guide in Florence, Italy
Known as the ‘cultural capital’ of Europe and attracting over 10 million visitors a year, Florence has proven to be one of the highlights for all those travelling to Italy. One definitely needs a local tour to give you a special in-depth look at the Italian traditions, customs and the different ways of life. The best…
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Travel Story: Why we decided to travel Europe for our honeymoon
My husband Matthew and I met during a shared quest to assassinate our enemies with hidden blades and smoke bombs by the docks of Venice, Italy. To call us “passionate” would have been an understatement. We were both avid gamers, and our love for the Assassin’s Creed franchise brought us together in an online multiplayer…
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Travel Story: Travel chat with Expat Explore’s ‘Tour Leader of the Year 2015’ – Sarah Langford!
Sarah Langford is one of Expat Explore’s longest standing tour leaders. Originally from the North East of England and currently living in Amsterdam, she’s been to over 50 countries and guided more than 12 different tour itineraries for Expat Explore over the last 4 years. Sarah is not only a true explorer, she’s also a…
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Holland at its best! Dutch Cheese & Clogs making experience at Clara Maria Family Farm
The Netherlands is just over half the size of Scotland. A small country with big ambitions and world-famous icons such as Sinterklaas, Queens day, Delft Blue earthenware, mills, bicycles and of course, cheese and clogs. Clara Maria is one of the included experiences on Expat Explore tours that travel to Amsterdam. Located in Amstelveen, south-west of…
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Travel Talk with Greg Fleming – Tour Operations Manager at Expat Explore
One can only imagine what it takes to put together a comfort tour for 40+ audacious travellers. With different destinations, different nationalities and different expectations, there is an endless list of things to do. As such, you need someone that knows what they are doing, who is also passionate about travel and people. Luckily for…