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10 Essential tips for traveling with kids
Travelling with kids is an amazing experience for parents as well as children. It’s a huge privilege for children and teens to travel internationally. Along with opening their mind to different cultures and ways of life, it creates a world of learning opportunities and shared memories for the whole family. With that said, international travel…
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Exploring Bruges over the festive season
Bruges over the festive season is a sight to behold. As one of the best-preserved medieval cities throughout the world, this popular Belgian destination is one of the best places to enjoy the true fairytale essence of a European Christmas. Known as the ‘Venice of the North’, Bruges boasts a wide array of well-preserved medieval…
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Meet Jakes Maritz, co-founder of Expat Explore Travel.
When Jakes and Carl paths crossed in the UK early 2000s, their mutual friends already saw it coming. Carl was the entertainer, a true tour leader at heart, and Jakes had the MBA background and organisational skills to give the necessary structure to what was then only an idea at the back of their minds. Expat…
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How to pack for a winter trip to Europe
Travelling to Europe in winter? You’re in for a treat – this time of year the crowds abate and the continent settles back into its natural rhythms, allowing wintertime visitors to drink in the true ambience of each country. However, from October to March you can expect both snow and rain throughout Western-, Eastern- and…
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Our most frequently asked travel questions – answered!
After travelling Europe and working as a tour leader for Expat Explore, Ananda decided to spend the rest of her life doing what she loves: working in travel. She is currently the manager of our Customer Service & Sales team and together they tackle all the travel questions and concerns guests might have. In short,…
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The Traveler’s Guide: Get to know France
France – a country that has inspired dreamers , revolutionaries and artists. From the beautiful architecture to the famous French cuisine and rich history, we can completely understand why France is one of the most visited European countries… Join us in 2017 and discover the highlights of France in 12 Days!
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Haggis: the one dish you must eat in Scotland
Although it doesn’t necessarily look like the most appetising of all dishes, haggis is a delicious Scottish delicacy that definitely deserves to be tried! Some people attribute the Haggis to ‘The Wild Haggis’, a fictional beast believed to roam around Scotland… whatever you choose to believe, it’s a meal worth trying on your tour of Scotland!…
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Travel Story: The world like I’ve never seen it before
Like many of us, Lisa Holstein has an incurable case of wanderlust! Since 2014 she’s been to 40 countries on 4 continents! For her, travelling is about art, the thrill of new adventures and making friends. Lisa tells us her travel story and shares more about her experiences as she trotted around Europe on 7 Expat…
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Language tips & tools to use when travelling to a foreign country!
One of the best things about travelling to Europe is that you get to experience a culture that is completely different from your own – you can sample new foods, see new sights and immerse yourself in the various peculiarities of a foreign destination, which is always immensely rewarding. However, the one hiccup that newly…
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Meet Carl Cronje, co-founder of Expat Explore Travel.
Expat Explore was founded over 12 years ago in London, United Kingdom. You’ve probably heard about the fascinating history or you may have read about the 15,000+ travellers who join us on our 50+ tours annually. But have you met Carl Cronje? Since his first trip to Europe in 1997, Carl knew that it was…