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Top 8 cool and quirky festivals around the world
The world is a great, big, beautiful place. However, it can also be a very strange place. Strange doesn’t have to mean bad though. Strange can also be weird and wonderful! Cool and quirky traditions often get taken to the next level in the form of unusual events, festivals and even competitions. Attending one of…
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Travel story: Scandinavia, snow, and festive celebrations!
In December 2022, Katy Fourie, 30, and Brad Mitchell, 33, both from South Africa, swapped sunshine for snow as they embarked on the Northern Explorer Christmas & New Year tour! The two enjoyed 18 days of unforgettable travel memories. They explored a whopping 10 countries in Scandinavia, the Baltics and Northern Europe. From enjoying a…
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Travel Story: A life changing Festive tour of the UK & Ireland
Looking for a cool way to celebrate Christmas? Well, maybe not cool but literally freezing? Cara Pritchard, a daring 30-year-old veteran from Brisbane, Australia, celebrated Christmas Day by jumping into the icy Irish Sea! This was just one of the highlights of her memorable UK & Ireland Christmas & New Year tour with Expat…
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Celebrate Dry January: Top 10 non-alcoholic drinks around the world
Once the festivities of the holiday season have come to an end, many of us are left feeling as though we need some sort of detox! This is where Dry January comes in. If the New Year’s Eve parties left you feeling a little worse for wear, a whole month of abstaining from alcohol is…
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Biggest travel trends for 2023
In 2022, travel returned and the world welcomed it with open arms! Following two years of travel being pretty much on pause, throughout the year we watched restrictions lift across the globe. Millions of people experienced the joy of travel once again. We’d call it a comeback year of note! Last year, popular travel trends,…
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24 hours in Tbilisi: A guide to Georgia’s capital city
Georgia is a true hidden gem country with so much to offer visitors. From spectacular mountain scenery to vineyards and vibrant cities, Georgia should be on every traveller’s bucket list. Tbilisi is Georgia’s enchanting capital city and is full of unique architecture, delicious cuisine, fascinating history and a wide variety of things to see and…
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5 Unusual Christmas getaways (destinations you may not have thought about)
We all know how stunning the European Christmas markets are and how lovely Christmas in Canada can be. But how often do we think of less obvious destinations that are just as – if not more – festive as the popular December holiday spots? If you’re looking for a unique Christmas trip, it may be time…
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Get to know your tour leader: Branden Gee
As our travellers already know, our expert tour leaders are a huge part of what makes Expat Explore tours so special! In this blog series, we get to know our tour leaders; from their favourite pastimes and their bucket lists to what ignited their passion for travel! The second tour leader we are featuring is…
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Our First Japan Tour! Q&A with co-founders Carl & Jakes
Japan is a place to escape the ordinary. It’s a truly unique travel destination; a place of historic temples, neon skyscrapers and great natural beauty; a place where ancient traditions meet futuristic innovation. In September 2022, Expat Explore had the privilege of launching its very first Highlights of Japan tour! Expat Explore co-founders Carl Cronje…
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10 of the best destinations for a winter holiday to Europe
December in the Northern Hemisphere is a winter wonderland! It’s the season of Christmas markets, twinkling lights, cosy fires and ice-skating rinks. Winter is truly a fantastic time to visit destinations across Europe! From the festivities in Amsterdam and snowy Switzerland to tasty treats in Belgium, picture-perfect Austria and the Christmas charm in Italy, Europe has…