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The Former Yugoslav Republic of North Macedonia is a veritable treasure trove of natural beauty, vibrant cities and fascinating historical sites. It’s a country that has remained unchanged by the passage of modern tourism. Greek, Ottoman, Roman and Mediterranean influences remain a vital part of its culture. Here are a few insider tips on making…

Situated in the Balkans on the Adriatic Sea, Montenegro is a country once part of Yugoslavia, which is slowly regaining its tourism appeal after the tragic civil war. It borders Croatia (Jewel of the Adriatic sea) and Bosnia and Herzegovina to the north, Serbia to the northeast, Kosovo to the east, and Albania to the…

Latvia is situated in Northern Europe, bordered by Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, Belarus and the Baltic Sea. Latvia played a vital role in an ancient trading route used by Vikings to access Greece and other parts of Europe. Latvia also has a long stretch of coastline and a large mass of untouched forest that makes up…

The team at Expat Explore is always looking for fresh, fun and rare travel experiences to add to our travel bucket lists.  The best bucket lists consists of adventures and destinations that you find yourself daydreaming about at any given time of the week. And creating a list really is the start of the adventure…

We’ve heard every excuse in the book – some valid, some not so valid. Here the ones we hear most – plus our answer to them…. Excuse #1: Travel is not possible because it’s too expensive and I can’t afford it First off, we can understand that taking the financial risk of travelling can be…

Raymonde Poirier, a 58-year old retiree from Nova Scotia in Canada, recently joined Expat Explore’s Irish Explorer tour to celebrate her friend’s 60th. While she considers herself “an explorer at heart”, it was her first time embarking on a group tour – and she loved every minute! Expat Explore tours are filled with travelers that…

If there is one thing we love, it’s a travel experience that brings you up-close and personal with your destination. If cooking classes, farm tours, and dining in the homes of locals sounds like your idea of a good time, you’re in luck. These experiences are becoming more commonplace, and you can easily weave it…