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The world’s top destinations for cat lovers
For the devoted cat lover, the world offers a selection of ways to get your feline fix. From exploring ancient cultures that revere our furry friends to discovering modern cat cafés bursting with whiskered charm, there are countless destinations that cater to our love for all things feline. Let Expat Explore be your guide to…
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 Guide: Everything you need to know
Every year in August, Edinburgh transforms. The city is bursting with colour, music and artistic thrills… its festival time in the capital city of Scotland! The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the biggest celebration of arts and culture in the world. Performers and travellers from around the globe arrive to enjoy the unmissable annual event. For…
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The very best outdoor adventures in Switzerland
Switzerland is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise! Here, you can have some of the most unforgettable adventures in one of the world’s most picturesque environments. To help you navigate this adventure wonderland, Expat Explore has put together a selection of activities to try on your Swiss adventure. Related: Discover more in heart-thumping-adrenaline-rushing activities in Europe! These…
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Explore Venice Like Locals: Your guide to our Venice tours
Venice or Venezia with its 100 islands is frequently visited by travellers from around the world! Venture out into Venice for a variety of unmissable experiences including canals, gondolas and beautiful architecture. And if that’s not stunning enough, The Grand Canal and the beautiful Saint Mark’s Basilica will surely satisfy any traveller’s wanderlust. When touring…
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Top 6 destinations for the best beer around the world
After a long day of exploring, sometimes there’s nothing better than an ice-cold beer! Sure, you can order a cold one in just about any city in the world, however, there are some places that just do it better. These destinations make their own, unique types of beer and are highly skilled in the art…
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Craving a festive fiesta? Spend Christmas in Spain!
The world has plenty of spectacular destinations on offer to make the most of the festive season. Whether you’re looking for snow or sun over Christmas and New Year, there’s bound to be a travel destination fit for your bucket list! But since these experiences and locations become so closely associated with Christmas, it can…
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Get to know your tour leader: Peter
If you have ever joined an Expat Explore tour, you’ll know that our tour leaders go above and beyond to make your travel experience unforgettable! And if you haven’t joined an Expat Explore tour yet, what are you waiting for?! In this blog series, we get to know more about our tour leaders including their…
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Discover how different countries of the world eat French fries
Whether you enjoy them thin and crispy, thick and greasy, or slathered in sauce, most people can agree that few things compare to the salty satisfaction of a French fry. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, the world has a wide variety of French fry styles, dishes and serving suggestions for…
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10 Classic American dishes to try this 4th of July
Fireworks, barbeques, the Star Spangled Banner and red, white and blue everywhere… These are all things you’ll find at any classic Fourth of July celebration in the USA! The Fourth of July is also known as Independence Day and marks the birthday of the United States of America. It is a hugely festive summer holiday…
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Visit South Africa’s historic sites this Nelson Mandela Day
Since 2010, on the 18th of July, the world has come together to celebrate International Nelson Mandela Day, affectionately known as Madiba or Mandela Day. On this day we are reminded of the power of forgiveness and the importance of equality for all. We honour the legacy of this legendary leader who forever changed the…