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Travel Story: Travel healed me
Meet Rachael. Mother, portrait photographer, avid runner, reader, coffee snob and travel lover. An everyday woman determined to live a life of adventure. In 2017, Rachel completed the Expat Explore Europe Taster Tour with a friend. She shared the beauty of her experience of travel with us. It seems that I was born to travel;…
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Why now is the best time to travel Turkey
A question on many travellers’ lips: is now the right time to travel to Turkey? The short of the long is a resounding YES! In fact, Turkey is still a firm favourite among travellers – even more than ever before. With the perfect mix of delectable food, colourful culture and friendly locals, it’s easy to…
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10 Must-see countries to visit in Eastern Europe
While evergreen destinations like Paris and Rome will always be popular, Eastern European countries are now really coming into their own as some of the most sought-after holiday spots for trendsetting travellers from around the globe. Here is a rundown of 10 countries throughout Eastern Europe that you should definitely consider for that next trip…
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Behind the Bucket List episode 3: A taste of Tuscany
A trip to Tuscany offers a quintessential taste of Italy. It is home to magnificent art, living history, breathtaking landscapes and charming hilltop towns. Not forgetting the world-class vineyards and food! In this episode of Behind the Bucket List, Luke and Jamie take us on an adventure through Tuscany. This Italian region attracts travellers from…
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Travel Story: As a solo traveller I never feel alone; I’m part of the Expat Explore family
William Seidenstein has travelled with Expat Explore twelve times and plans on increasing that number by much more! He shared his story with us (from his time serving in the navy, to becoming an avid traveler), and revealed why traveling solo is the way to go for him. I am a born and bred New…
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Exploring Europe’s most spectacular theatres
Few places in the world offer a cultural holiday experience quite the same way that Europe does. Wonderful cities are filled with world-famous theatres, museums and art galleries. Listening to one of Mozarts symphonies performed on stage in Vienna or watching one of Shakespeare’s plays in the hallowed halls of the Globe Theatre in London…
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Europe’s finest food festivals
We firmly believe that you haven’t truly discovered the core of a country’s culture if you haven’t been chin-deep in its most iconic treats! To help you taste the best that Europe has to offer, we’re sharing our top picks of Europe’s finest food festivals – those ridiculously delicious events that return year after year…
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Why travel is the best education
Travel is the best kind of education you can enjoy! It takes you on a journey and makes the world known to you in ways you may have never expected. When you move across borders, you learn, change and evolve in many ways. From meeting people of different cultures and seeing incredible sights to stepping…
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Discovering the historic hill towns of Tuscany
A trip to Tuscany is characterised by rolling hills, vineyards and dozens of hilltop towns – everything you need for a quintessential Italian experience! If you want to slow down and drink in the Italian culture there is no better place to do so than in the historic towns dotting the countryside. Slow down and…
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A few facts you need to know about Turkey
Turkey is a beautiful country, rich in history and heritage. It also boasts many natural attractions and places of interest. Travelling to Turkey is an immensely rewarding experience. Before you embark on your Turkish adventure, here are a few things to know before you visit this intriguing destination: Observe local gender etiquette Turkey is still a…