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This spooky season, see the top Gothic buildings in the world
October is Halloween month, or “spooky season”! With it comes the desire to embrace all things dark, scary and mystical. What started as an ancient Gaelic festival celebrating summer harvests with bonfires, costumes and merriment has evolved into a global holiday with themed parties, creative makeup and fashion, and even common practices. Also synonymous with…
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Curious about Coach Tours? Here’s What You Can Expect from Expat Explore
Travelling on group coach tours can be full of excitement. However, it can be quite a unique experience if you are more used to travelling solo, planning your own itineraries, or using other modes of transportation. If you have just booked your first Expat Explore adventure or you are considering booking with us, this blog…
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Travelling in shoulder season? Here’s your pro packing list!
First up, we commend you on choosing the road less travelled! Once you’ve had your first shoulder season travel adventure, you’ll never look back. Fewer queues, more local experiences, better prices – what’s not to love? To get you even more excited for your off-season journey, Expat Explore has put together our go-to packing list…
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Mind the Gap: A guide to navigating differences in Europe
With millions of visitors yearly across 44 countries, it seems like Europe is the continent on everyone’s bucket list! Europe boasts a rich history, fascinating cultures and magnificent natural wonders. Whether you are a novice or an experienced traveller, Europe has a destination for you. For those not well-versed in the European lifestyle, there may…
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Kid-friendly recipes from around the world
World Food Day, celebrated on 16 October every year, is an international commemoration of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. Every year, a theme is announced to highlight the various areas of food supply or production that need particular attention. This year, the theme is “Water is life, water…
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Egg-cellent dishes to try around the world
Oh, the humble egg! At once a versatile ingredient, meal component and tasty snack, do we ever take the time to recognise the importance of the egg? We at Expat Explore sure do! In fact, you may as well call us Eggs-pat Eggs-plore on World Egg Day. Taking place on October 13, this day aims…
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Top Tips! Keep your money safe when travelling in Europe
Money or credit cards being stolen is worse than the dreaded middle seat or jet lag. Some people have had to cut their travel short because they lost a large amount of cash or a credit card, which cannot be replaced or claimed from insurance. However, keeping your money safe doesn’t just mean preventing theft.…
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Unmissable musical experiences around the world
Making and enjoying music is a universal part of being human, dating back thousands of years. It brings us together, sparks joy, makes us move, stirs up emotion and serves as a reminder that people often see life in the same way. That is why the International Music Council, a UNESCO organisation, declared 1 October…
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Unique types of coffee around the world
Don’t read this before you’ve had your morning coffee! Not because it’s a snooze but because you won’t be able to stand the temptation to get right up and grab a cuppa! In honour of International Coffee Day, celebrated annually on 1 October, Expat Explore has compiled this list of the weirdest and most wonderful…
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Top European cities that are literally green
World Tourism Day, celebrated on 27 September, is an annual observance that is meant to raise awareness for the positive social, political, cultural and economic effects of global tourism. Each year, a theme is selected for World Tourism Day, and this year it honours “Tourism and Green Investments”. To celebrate, open up your travel wish…