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Tips for the road: Stay within your travel budget!
We all know that travel is a rewarding experience! No matter where you go, you will always learn something new and grow as a person. The main reason why most people don’t travel very often is that it can be quite expensive. Plane tickets are pricey and accommodation can be as well. However, it all…
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Rhine River wine tasting experience
Along the banks of the Rhine river lies a stretch of UNESCO protected land, the Rhine Gorge. The Rhine is home to amazing castles, quaint German towns and, of course, some of the finest vineyards in all of Europe. Expat Explore offers a number of tours that visit the beautiful Rhine Valley! The fantastic wine tasting…
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Travel Story: Travelling to Ireland again with one of Expat Explore’s biggest supporters!
Bill Seidenstein, from the USA, is one of Expat Explore’s biggest supporters and a deeply passionate traveller! We first featured Bill and his love for solo travel on our blog several years ago. Recently, we were able to catch up with him to chat about his first post-covid trip with Expat Explore. Covid-19 put a…
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Travel is back! Greece tour Q&A with co-founder Carl
Last year saw travel plans put on pause but this year, we pressed play! The world is opening up and is ready to welcome travellers back! Expat Explore made travel possible when we hosted our first tour of 2021 in beautiful Greece. Co-founder Carl joined our excited travellers on the Best of Greece tour and…
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The best travel world records – from the inspiring to the bizarre!
The Guinness Book of Records is published annually and features over 53,000 world records! These records range from impressive (yet often rather strange) human achievements to natural extremes and span the entire globe. With a whole world to explore, it’s no wonder that many of these records are travel-related. In honour of Guinness World Record…
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2021 Festive & Christmas Tours preview: Find out what to look forward to from our tour leaders!
’Tis (almost) the season! In preparation for the most wonderful time of the year, Expat Explore has spoken to our holly jolly tour leaders to find out more about the tours that are embarking this festive season. Find out what to look forward to and get ready to press play on real travel as we…
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Travel story: Back on the road for a Greek adventure!
Meet passionate travellers Logan Presnel, 29, and Emerald Presnel, 31, from the USA. In August, the couple joined Expat Explore’s Best of Greece tour which was our first Europe tour of 2021! After months of travel restrictions and various lockdowns, it was wonderful to finally start exploring again! Following their Greek adventure, Logan and Emerald…
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Top 5 spooky getaways to take in Europe
Europe is full of fascinating history, much of which dates back hundreds, even thousands, of years! It’s no wonder that on a continent with so many stories to tell, many of these tales are often quite spooky and sinister. When in Europe, you will certainly notice plenty of beauty and glorious architecture. However, the morbid…
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Top 11 best places to visit in Austria for a spectacular trip
Austria is literally the centre of Europe. It is bordered by an extraordinary number of countries: Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The country is known for its incredible beauty, in part provided by the gorgeous mountain ranges and idyllic lakes. From big cities to quaint towns, there are a number…
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¡Ay, caramba! 15 Interesting facts about Spain
Spain is the land of fiestas, flamenco, tapas and passion! This endlessly popular travel destination draws visitors from across the globe, who flock to enjoy the golden coastlines, vibrant cities, world-famous cuisine and rich cultural scene. It’s a diverse country that boasts a fascinating history, beautiful landscapes and often quirky traditions. To celebrate Spain’s National…