Tag: Tips

  • Best of America: 14 of the best events and festivals 2025

    Best of America: 14 of the best events and festivals 2025

    The United States is known for its buoyant spirit. National pride is very important and every region has its own traditions. However, there are a few annual USA events that are universally adored. Many visitors plan their U.S. trips to coincide with events and festivals they’d like to attend. These recurring USA events take place…

  • The perfect Prague winter getaway: 14 Reasons to visit Prague in winter

    The perfect Prague winter getaway: 14 Reasons to visit Prague in winter

    Prague, in the Czech Republic, is known as the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’, because of its abundant Gothic buildings and old-world charm. But, visit Prague in winter and around Christmas time, and discover why it might as well be called the ‘city of a hundred Christmas markets’. Seemingly every square or street is lined…

  • How to get the Best Black Friday deals & savings? Shopping tips updated!

    How to get the Best Black Friday deals & savings? Shopping tips updated!

    The festive season is almost upon us, and with it comes Christmas specials and the ever-anticipated Black Friday!  Around the world, many savvy shoppers are on the edge of their seats awaiting this year’s sale. Especially when it comes to combining two of life’s greatest joys: discount shopping and travel! With Expat Explore, you can…

  • Christmas packing list: Winter travel essentials

    Christmas packing list: Winter travel essentials

    European winters are known for being beautiful. Think snow-capped mountain tops, serene landscapes, fewer crowds and delicious warm drinks everywhere. During the festive season, the twinkling lights and Christmas markets make everything even more magical. If you’re looking for a true winter wonderland, Europe won’t disappoint! However, when travelling to this magical continent during winter, you…

  • 5 Simple tricks and top smartphone photography tips for travel photos

    5 Simple tricks and top smartphone photography tips for travel photos

    Nowadays a smartphone is the first thing we pack when heading out on tour. We use it to navigate, to keep contact with loved ones, to translate the local language, but most of all,  we use our smartphone to take travel photos and capture the incredible things we see, eat and experience all day, every…

  • Travel Adapters Practical Guide – Voltage by Country

    Travel Adapters Practical Guide – Voltage by Country

    When you travel, it’s important to take note of the different types of plugs and how they work with and affect, your devices. A modern-day traveller requires electric power for their phone, kindle, hairdryer, tablet and possibly even more! In fact, most of our travel essentials need electricity to function. However, not all countries use…

  • 7 Reasons to visit Budapest in 2024 & beyond

    7 Reasons to visit Budapest in 2024 & beyond

    Looking for the top things to do when you visit Budapest in 2024 and beyond? Step right up! We’re immensely excited about the capital of Hungary at the moment. We have a whole host of reasons why you should include this Central European destination on your wish list for future travels. Read on for just…

  • 15 Best Things to Do in Vietnam

    15 Best Things to Do in Vietnam

    Vietnam is a vibrant mix of colourful culture, buildings and cuisine. This exotic destination has emerged as a popular travel spot for people from all over the world in recent years, and with good reason! See the busy city streets of Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, experience history in Hoi An and Hue, and embrace…

  • 18 South American day trips to take your breath away!

    18 South American day trips to take your breath away!

    There is no shortage of amazing things to see and do on a trip to South America! To make sure you don’t miss out, we have put together a list of 18 incredible day trips that should definitely be on your South American bucket list! Cloud forests, waterfalls, ancient ruins, coffee farms, city walks, volcano…

  • 5 Unusual Christmas getaways (destinations you may not have thought about)

    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…