-
Travel Story: Solo travel & its unexpected benefits
Meet Sanny Rodriguez, 22-year-old traveller from the Philippines who lives and works in Dubai. Sanny completed 2 Expat Explore tours and will be joining us for another in August 2017. This is how he started to travel the world and why he believes solo adventures broaden your horizons… I’ve always wanted to travel. I studied…
-
Travel Story: We ventured ‘beyond the box’ and loved it!
Meet Ezette and Herman van der Merwe, a couple from South Africa who treated themselves to two Expat Explore tours in two years after consciously deciding to make travel a priority in their lives. Here’s what the couple learned about Europe coach travel (and themselves) after completing the Croatian & Western Delight tour in June…
-
Why South Africa is now on our list of travel destinations – a chat with founders, Carl and Jakes
Founders Carl and Jakes have always dreamed of operating tours in different countries and on different continents. The one that truly hit home, however, was South Africa, their home country. Why South Africa? For years now, Carl and Jakes have been ‘selling’ South Africa indirectly to the guests who travel with Expat Explore. As South…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…