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A Foodie Guide to one of our most popular tours – the Europe Escape
Seven countries in 12 days mean more mind-blowing sights, game-changing experiences and brand new friends from around the world than you can shake a stick at, but that’s not the only thing you’ll be getting out of this incredible tour. For foodies who love to taste and try, Europe is a gastronome’s paradise there are…
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Travel chat with Expat Explore’s Gary Partridge. An insider look at the life of a coach driver in Europe!
As a coach driver for Expat Explore Travel you have the responsibility of keeping a busload of travellers safe and on schedule. Travelling across multiple European countries means you have to easily adjust to countless traffic laws and rules. With over 50 Europe tours in the driver seat, Gary Partridge is known as the ‘smooth operator’…
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Top 5 Instagram photos of the Week
Our Instagram feed is a great window on what’s happening out on the road. This week we’ve had a superb selection of photos from our followers. Take a look below, follow us on Instagram as @expatexplore and be sure to tag your photos with #expatexplore too! The Coliseum When in Rome.. #clanmceurope #expatexplore A photo…
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A taste of Florence on the Europe Jewel Tour
Jo Castro recently travelled with us on our Europe Jewel tour, and took some stunning photos in Italy. Read on for her report on the incredible city of Florence! There is a diffused light that coats the Tuscan hills and hugs the castle-like villas around Florence which seems to suggest a city imbued with mystery…
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The Expat Explore Guide to Rome
Rome, that ancient city which was once the centre of a formidable empire, is still just as fascinating as ever. And now that it’s been voted one of the world’s top travel destinations, there’s never been a better time to visit as part of your Europe Coach Tour or one of our Italy Regional Tours! Read on…
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Foods of the World: Cheese!
Europeans have a thing for cheese. And why not? Some of the best cheese-producing countries in the world can be found in Europe, including France (of course), Italy, Switzerland, Great Britain and the Netherlands. Read on to find out more about cheese and the best places to try it on our Europe coach tours. What…
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Top 5 Must-See European Landmarks
Although there is no way we could ever really narrow it down to just 5, there are some places that just have to be crossed off the list on your tour of Europe. You’ll also find innumerable hidden gems in each city that could prove to be equally engaging. (Check out the rest of this…
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Legendary Landmarks: The Rialto Bridge, Venice
One of the highlights of any trip to Venice during a tour of Europe, the Rialto is well-deserving of its ‘legendary’ status. Read on to find out more about this incredible landmark and the history surrounding it. Although there has been a crossing point at this location since at least 1181, the current bridge was…
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Video of the Week: Venice to Venice
You may not think of skaters as tourists, but they do tend to get around. This video, though it’s essentially a shoe advert, gives a unique perspective on one of our firm favourites on our tours to Europe. LAKAI: VENICE TO VENICE WITH GUY MARIANO from LAKAI LIMITED FOOTWEAR on Vimeo. Venice, a city of…
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Foods of the World: Pizza
One of the most popular foods on the planet, pizza has its origins in Italy. But what goes into making a ‘real’ pizza? What makes a pizza perfect? Read on to find out about this famous food and learn a thing or two ahead of your tour of Europe… Accredited to the Italians, the pizza…