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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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The best pasta dishes you’ve probably never heard of
Pasta is one of the world’s most beloved dishes! What would we be without spaghetti bolognese, carbonara or pesto pasta? Miserable, that’s what! The whole world loves this Italian staple. So much so that 25 October has been named World Pasta Day! One of the best things about pasta is its versatility. There are literally…
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Top 6 international Easter recipes to try at home
Easter is all about spending time with friends and family. What better way to do this than over a delicious meal? To celebrate Easter 2022, Expat Explore has put together a list of delectable Easter recipes from around the world, for you to wow your friends and family at this year’s Easter lunch! A brief…
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Rhine River wine tasting experience
Along the banks of the Rhine river lies a stretch of UNESCO protected land, the Rhine Gorge. The Rhine is home to amazing castles, quaint German towns and, of course, some of the finest vineyards in all of Europe. Expat Explore offers a number of tours that visit the beautiful Rhine Valley! The fantastic wine tasting…
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15 Japanese foods you simply must try when you travel to Japan
Spending time in Japan without trying traditional Japanese food is like walking through the Louvre with a blindfold on. Japanese cuisine is imbued with the very best parts of the country’s culture, and there is no better way to get a taste of the country’s singular zeitgeist than digging in. Here are 15 foods you…
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Europe’s finest food festivals
We firmly believe that you haven’t truly discovered the core of a country’s culture if you haven’t been chin-deep in its most iconic treats! To help you taste the best that Europe has to offer, we’re sharing our top picks of Europe’s finest food festivals – those ridiculously delicious events that return year after year…
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How to spend two days in Amsterdam!
Magda Lombard, a South African travel blogger, is a true explorer at heart. She joined an Expat Explore Christmas & New Years Tour and shared some of her experiences of two days in Amsterdam and first impressions of the Netherlands with us! Magda is a corporate lawyer from Gordon’s Bay, near Cape Town, in South Africa.…
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One perfect day in Rio de Janeiro: Itinerary tips and activities
24 hours in Rio de Janeiro may not sound like much time but planned well, a short visit to the city offers a well-balanced day. Full of excitement, splendid views, breather stops, and plate loads of delicious food. Here’s a list of things to keep you busy on your day in Rio de Janeiro. 10…
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10 traditional Christmas markets in Belgium, creating the most festive holiday!
If you find yourself in Belgium during Christmas time, you simply have to try the country’s multicultural indoor and outdoor Christmas markets. Although a small-sized country, almost all the cities within it festively celebrate Christmas, attracting droves of visitors. Due to Belgium being a major holdfast of the Flemish culture, as well as the French,…
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French food you don’t want to miss!
Shabby is one of our trusted tour leaders and she took the time to tell us why she loves French food and why you, as a traveller, would love it too. You can look her up on Instagram (@shabbyhistoreat) for some food and travel inspiration! In France, as noted by Julia Childs (who introduced complex French…