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Travel Adapters Practical Guide – Voltage by Country
When you travel, it’s important to take note of the different types of plugs and how they work with and affect, your devices. A modern-day traveller requires electric power for their phone, kindle, hairdryer, tablet and possibly even more! In fact, most of our travel essentials need electricity to function. However, not all countries use…
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Travel Story: A Father-Daughter Adventure in Southern Italy!
Have you ever travelled abroad with your parents? Maybe when you were younger? As we get older and move out of our parents’ home, we don’t always get to spend as much time with our families as we would like to. Travelling together can be an amazing way to reconnect and spend quality time with…
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Fun tips to celebrate King’s Day in the Netherlands
King’s Day may well just be the best party in Holland! On 27 April, the Netherlands turns orange in honour of King’s Day as the country celebrates King Willem-Alexander’s birthday with music, street parties, flea markets, and funfairs. Traditionally, the Dutch share in these festivities by dressing in orange and partying along streets and canals. This…
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Travel Friendships: Tips on making friends when travelling solo to finding your soulmate on tour
Of all the things travellers do on tour, creating travel friendships and forming relationships is one of the most special things you can enjoy. With International Friendship Day coming up on 30 July, it is a great time to celebrate travel and friendship! Group tours offer travellers a number of benefits. You get to see…
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Happy Earth Day: Top 7 eco-friendly cities in Europe
Our Earth is an incredible place filled with impressive natural scenery, biodiversity and ecological systems that have been millennia in the making. These days, we are learning more and more about the importance of protecting our planet. Every year on 22 April, we celebrate Earth Day. This is an annual event and a day of…
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Culinary Conflicts: Food Feuds of the World
The world is a big place and, due to travel, displacement and globalisation, over time people have migrated from one place to another. As a result of colonisation and immigration, many foods have become popular in places where they did not originate. As certain dishes and cuisines date back thousands of years, it can be…
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Your ultimate guide to the top attractions in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is considered one of the most interesting places to visit in Europe! With a variety of charming local traditions as well as internationally renowned sights, the Netherlands offers a lot for eager travellers to explore! That’s why Expat Explore has compiled a list of the top things to do in the Netherlands, from…
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In a Barbie World: Prettiest pink sights across the globe
It’s a Barbie world and we’re all just living in it! Ever since the Barbie movie, based on the beloved Mattel Barbie doll, was released in 2023, it seems everyone has embraced all that is pretty, pink and pastel. We’re huge fans of Barbie at Expat Explore and when we found out that 9 March…
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Celebrate International Whiskey Day with the world’s best whiskey
Once you’ve entered the world of whiskey, there’s no turning back! Whether you’re looking for a fine American bourbon or a traditional Scotch, nothing else can quite satisfy the craving. Luckily, the world has quite a variety of whiskeys to discover. Plus, different countries take unique approaches to making their whiskey (or whisky, depending on…
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2024 Europe Easter Break Ideas
Easter is a popular time to book a quick getaway. Luckily, Expat Explore has just what you need for some excellent trip inspiration for your Easter Break! These Easter getaways are affordable and cover some of Europe’s top travel destinations. Easter is usually a time for family and friends, and many shops and restaurants are…