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Video of the Week – Summer in Barcelona
One of Europe’s many highlights, Barcelona has a huge amount to offer visitors. Whether you’re walking along La Rambla, sampling tapas in one of the city’s many bars, hiking Montjuic, or exploring Gaudi’s architectural gems, it’s the ultimate urban getaway for sunseekers this summer. Take a look at our Video of the Week and start…
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Top 5 European Summer Destinations
After a long, cruel winter, Europe is finally emerging into what is promising to be a gorgeous summer season! All its cities will have exciting things to offer travellers. Here are 5 places that we think will offer something special to sun-chasers: Croatia A trip to Croatia really is the ultimate holiday if you’re…
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Video of the Week: Venice in a Day
An extraordinary city with a rich cultural history, Venice is more than just an engineering marvel. Check out our latest Video of the Week and soak up the scenery. Venice in a Day from Joerg Niggli on Vimeo. With the most artistic masterpieces per square kilometer, Venice could be forgiven for resting on its laurels.…
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Top 5 sites of the ancient world
The Great Pyramid of Giza Long established as one of the Wonders of the World – and in fact the only remaining site out of the original Seven Wonders of the World – the pyramids of Giza are an enduring source of wonder for travellers all over the world. The oldest and largest of the…
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Video of the Week: Allo Allo!
For travellers, Paris is probably one of the most beautiful, rewarding cities in all of Europe. We love Paris at The Explorer, and we love videos too – so it’s only fitting that this little gem is our latest Video of the Week! Allo Allo {Deux Américains à Paris} from House of Nod on Vimeo.…
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I’ve booked my tour – now what?? Part 1
We’ve been getting a lot of questions over on our Facebook page and elsewhere about what happens once you book a tour with Expat Explore Travel. In this series we’ll try to answer some of those questions – and if we miss any out please get in touch in the comments section below! 1. What…
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Video of the Week: The Maghreb
Morocco is blessed with stunningly dramatic landscapes and fascinating cultural history. From the peaks of the Atlas Mountains to the shores of Essaouira, the tanneries of Fes and the markets of Marrakech, Morocco has plenty to fascinate travellers. Take a look at this week’s video of the week to get an idea of just how…
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Five fabulous foods of Europe
European cuisine is as varied as the continent itself, with a range of dishes to suit every palate. Some are steeped in tradition, some have been appropriated by other countries and still others are little-known delicacies – but we’re sure they’ll have your tummy rumbling! Take a look at our favourite foods of Europe that…
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Top Five Sites to See in Europe
From the Eiffel Tower to the leaning Tower of Pisa, the Coliseum and The Sagrada Familia, there are so many amazing building to visit on a tour of Europe. Take a look at our Top Five Sights to See in Europe! 1. The Eiffel Tower Probably one of the most recognisable monuments in the world,…
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Vive le Tour de France
This year’s Tour de France is likely to enjoy even greater interest than usual within the UK, since reigning champion Bradley ‘Wiggo’ Wiggins became the first Brit to claim the tour crown. Many now plan trips to France to coincide with this fantastic event, which this year runs from Saturday June 29th to Sunday July…