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Have the best winter holiday, go to Switzerland
We’ve declared Switzerland one of our favourite winter holiday destinations! It’s a country that lets you explore using all your senses, and it’s even more charming in winter. Snuggle up in your winter coat, boots and gloves and get ready to explore Switzerland at its best. Here’s why the festive season in Switzerland is worth…
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Travel Etiquette: Golden rules to follow when you travel abroad
Exploring a new destination and immersing yourself in the culture of its citizens is an immensely rewarding experience. But it can be even more rewarding if we, as travelers, take care to observe the customs and travel etiquette of the places we visit. In some countries it’s okay to slurp your soup, whistle for a…
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Why everyone should visit Europe in Winter
Europe in winter is a completely different and mesmerising experience. There’s good reason to believe that no continent can do winter better than Europe. Picture this: Snow-capped mountain peaks, sparkle of Christmas lights, a local pub with a fire place and the best tasting mulled wine you’ve ever had! It’s all part of a picture-perfect,…
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24 Hours of winter in Dublin
Dublin is the largest city and capital of Ireland – land of poets and legends! Located on the east coast of this North Atlantic island, Dublin is a small city in the world of capitals, but one with a massive reputation. It’s got a fascinating history, rolling hills, castles and, of course, whiskey and beer…
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Things to know before travelling to South Africa
An African tour should be on everyone’s bucket list, the beauty of this vast continent is unrivalled. South Africa is a good option for travellers from abroad. The country is well-developed with a focus on tourism. This means you can get around easily and safely. There is also a lot to see and do. Seriously!…
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6 Wonderful wintertime outings in London
Travelling to Europe in winter might not be at the top of everyone’s bucket list, but funnily enough it actually should be. Seasoned travellers will tell you that this is when you experience Europe at its best with the best ever wintertime outings. Cities like London, and the entire country of England for that matter,…
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13 Glorious Reasons why a Winter Holiday to Europe is the best idea ever!
Autumn and Winter are on the horizon in the Northern Hemisphere. In most popular areas in Europe, the summer crowds will start to leave for home, and the locals will be getting ready for the winter cold. September to November brings a travel season known as ‘Shoulder Season’. It’s a combination of peak season and…
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We’re taking on the States and Canada! Are you joining us?
You might or might not know that we’ve released USA and Canada as brand new destinations on our 2018 tours! This means we officially offer tours on 4 different continents – North America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa. On tour we visit incredible destinations such as New York, Boston , Washington D.C and Quebec…
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10 Reasons You’ll Love Lithuania!
The Baltic country of Lithuania is a popular stop on our Northern Explorer tours. And for good reason! This Northern Europe vacation destination has it all: history, scenery, a buzzing capital, beaches and real charm. Where is Lithuania, you wonder? It is in Northern Europe, bordered by Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east…
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Travel Story: Stephanie, Romario & their big moment on the Venice canal
Meet Stephanie and Romario, an adventure-seeking couple from South Africa who live and work in England. The pair departed on the Europe Highlights tour in 2017 to follow their dream of travelling the continent, and returned home a much tighter unit. We caught up with the happy couple to find out more about their travels…