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Olive oil production by country: Top 10 country list
You pour it on your salads, mix it into your pasta dishes, and use it to fry mouthwatering steaks. Olive oil is tasty and has so many health benefits. But, do you know where it comes from and which countries make the best olive oil? Expat Explore has found 10 countries that pride themselves on…
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Top Christmas holiday destination ideas for older couples
If you’re an older couple looking for a new experience, spending the festive season in a new spot could be just the thing you need! The festive season is a truly magical time of year in many parts of the world. You’ll experience the unique atmosphere, customs, and traditions of each destination. A Christmas tour…
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Best European destinations for an autumn break
Autumn is a truly magical time to travel through Europe! The colourful leaves falling all around make for a whimsical atmosphere, the weather is crisp without being too hot or cold and it is a much quieter time to travel. Shoulder season travel, from September to November, means fewer crowds and better prices for flights…
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5 Budget and travel tips for senior travel
As we get older, we tend to get stuck in our ways. While home comforts are great, there’s a whole world out there to explore! Travel can help you feel “young at heart” by opening your mind to new experiences, places and cultures. At Expat Explore, we’re firm believers that it is never too late…
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Travel Story: A travel buddy adventure in South Africa!
Some say you never really know a person until you travel with them! Finding someone who fits your travel habits isn’t always easy. Gemma Walsh, a 33 year-old clerical officer from Sligo, Ireland has thankfully found her travel soulmate in her colleague and friend Lorraine Spears, a 34-year-old assistant staff officer from Leitrim, Ireland. While…
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Travel Story: It’s never too late for an Irish travel adventure!
Over the years, at Expat Explore we have learned that one of the best ways to experience travel is with your family. Family travel offers you the chance to create memories to last a lifetime with some of the most important people in your life! Canadian mother-daughter travel duo Sylvia Dickson, 93, and Diane Richardson,…
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These are the 5 most relaxing destinations to travel to
Sometimes you just need to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. You don’t want to feel even more tired after a busy vacation than you were before you left so it calls for a holiday filled with relaxation! We’ve put together a list of the very best relaxing vacation ideas, including the…
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ETIAS: Everything you need to know
Over the upcoming months, when planning your upcoming trip to Europe, you may hear the letters “ETIAS” more often. The ETIAS program is a new European visa-waiver travel authorisation system which will be implemented by 2024. To help travellers be as prepared as possible for European travel, Expat Explore has put together a quick guide…
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Top 6 Japanese festivals to experience
Looking for a reason to celebrate? Matsuri is the Japanese word for festival and these cultural events are unlike any other festivals in the world! If you’re planning a trip to Japan, why not see if you can work in one of the country’s many exciting annual events? That way, you’ll really get to immerse…
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Travel story: Getting engaged abroad on tour in Scandinavia!
Travel brings us many wonderful things in life. Unforgettable adventures, new experiences, friends from around the world and, best of all, love! Travel helps us create memories to last a lifetime. Expat Explore travellers Joe Martinez, 31, and Paige Collins, 32, both from the USA, experienced this magical aspect of travel when they became engaged…