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Treat Santa and the kids to the best cookies around the world
Decadent smells fill the air, the oven glow warms the room, and the first bite of that perfectly crispy freshly baked cookie is calling your name. There’s nothing quite like tasting a fresh cookie but preparing them can often be just as satisfying and fun. That’s why, to celebrate the annual Bake Cookies Day on…
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Europe’s taste of Christmas – Glühwein
When you travel to Europe in winter, chances are you’ll enjoy quite a few outings to the many Christmas markets that pop up around Christmas time. This means you’ll have plenty of opportunities to indulge in steaming cups of Glühwein! This hot, fragrant mulled wine is the unofficial festive drink of many European nations. Your Guide…
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Europe’s best Christmas markets – all you need to know!
When the hush of winter falls over the European continent, it only means one thing – Christmas is around the corner! Along with it, the Christmas markets have arrived! Many of our Expat Explore winter tours include opportunities to join in these magical festivals, and over the years we’ve pinpointed our favourites. The following Christmas…
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Everything you need to know about Expat Explore’s festive tours
If you’ve travelled with Expat Explore before, you’ll know that our tours visit top destinations, include a range of unforgettable experiences and offer many exciting optional excursions! Our festive tours are no different in that regard. Expat Explore offers a range of Christmas and New Year guided tours, allowing you to experience Europe in all…
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Craving a festive fiesta? Spend Christmas in Spain!
The world has plenty of spectacular destinations on offer to make the most of the festive season. Whether you’re looking for snow or sun over Christmas and New Year, there’s bound to be a travel destination fit for your bucket list! But since these experiences and locations become so closely associated with Christmas, it can…
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Treat the family to the world’s top Christmas attractions
Isn’t Christmas just the most magical time of the year? From time off to time with loved ones and time-old traditions, it’s just about time to start Ho-Ho-Hoping for the perfect holiday season! Whether you’re spending it with family or friends, in the snow or the sun, nothing beats that special magic of the festive…
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5 Unusual Christmas getaways (destinations you may not have thought about)
We all know how stunning the European Christmas markets are and how lovely Christmas in Canada can be. But how often do we think of less obvious destinations that are just as – if not more – festive as the popular December holiday spots? If you’re looking for a unique Christmas trip, it may be time…
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The 5 best things about Europe at Christmas time
The magic of Christmas in Europe brings about an abundance of fantastic things to do, taste and see! From white, fluffy snow in the Swiss Alps, to sipping on Belgian hot chocolate at a roadside café or, wandering through a Christmas Market in Germany. Europe is the one continent where you can truly celebrate the…
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Travel Story: A festive family Christmas tour in Great Britain
The Edlin family loves to travel! Anabel, 54, a senior financial analyst and Dick Edlin, 68, a retired manufacturing manager, are a couple from Houston, Texas. They began travelling soon after they got married, first exploring their native USA and Mexico before taking their first overseas trip with Expat Explore in 2019! In December 2021,…
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10 Best winter vacations for families (sun, snow, and sand)
Winter vacations are some of the most thrilling travel experiences to share with your family. Jet-setting during the winter will give you a unique way to spend time together. The colder seasons bring us crackling fires, sweet hot chocolate, cosy sweaters and, of course, plenty of snow sports. However, if snowy weather is not your…