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Travel Story: I travel because every experience, destination and person I meet changes me
Meet Martha Merrill, from New Hampshire, USA, who has with a severe case of GTD (Gotta Travel Disease). Martha booked her first tour with Expat Explore in 2015. Since then she has joined us for five more, and already has two 2018 tours booked! We chatted to Martha about her travels and why she’s so…
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A Guide to our favourite London Markets
It’s almost impossible to explore a city like London to its full extent, even if you live there for a year (or more!). One of the questions we are often asked is how visitors can get the most out of their time in big world cities without spending too much, and we normally tell them…
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How the North of Europe works: Scandinavia & the Nordic countries
Scandinavia VS Nordic countries – what is what & which is where? Is Scandinavia a country? Is Sweden a Nordic country? Are the Finnish considered to be Scandinavians? The map, regions and languages up north can get pretty confusing if you’re a first-time visitor, so we thought we’d clear things up! Scandinavia is a region in Northern…
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A travel highlight in France: Discover the history of French perfume
The Grasse region in France has long been the capital of perfume in Europe. The special microclimate in the region has encouraged growing of aromatic plants that would fuel the local perfume industry since the 18th century. The Fragonard Musée du Parfum is a French artisanal perfume maker originally started in Grasse, France, 1926. With factories in…
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The Vatican State: A country in the heart of Rome
Even though it’s the smallest country in the world (covering just over 100 acres), the Vatican City is one of the world’s most important religious sites, governed as an absolute monarchy with the pope at its head. Over 5 million people visit the Sistine Chapel inside the Vatican each year. Nestled in the heart of…
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Historic Landmarks: The Leaning Tower of Pisa
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is arguably one of Europe’s most recognisable landmarks – no visit to Italy would be complete without a cheesy photograph of you and your fellow travellers playing with perspective while ‘holding up’ the tower. But what’s the deal with the lean and what was the tower originally intended for? Read…
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Explore Sofia, Bulgaria like a pro!
Bulgaria is one of the remaining European countries that is still shrouded in a proper aura of mystery. Steeped in history and dotted with incredible historical sites, this alluring destination boasts cultural influences from the Greek, Ottoman, Persian and Slavic empires. As you can imagine, this heritage has left a fascinating culture in its wake,…
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Holland at its best! Dutch Cheese & Clogs making experience at Clara Maria Family Farm
The Netherlands is just over half the size of Scotland. A small country with big ambitions and world-famous icons such as Sinterklaas, Queens day, Delft Blue earthenware, mills, bicycles and of course, cheese and clogs. Clara Maria is one of the included experiences on Expat Explore tours that travel to Amsterdam. Located in Amstelveen, south-west of…
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Top Attractions & Must-See Sights in London
One of the world’s top tourist destinations, London is where many of our Europe Coach Tours begin and end. If you’re spending a few extra nights in the British capital (and why wouldn’t you!?), then be sure to check out some of these incredible attractions! 1. Buckingham Palace Probably the top of most people’s London…
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Ice-Wine and River Cruising in Germany’s Rhine Valley
Sticking with the ‘cruise’ theme, here’s a throwback to a visit to Boppard, Germany a few weeks ago on the Europe Jewel tour. Taking a Rhine River Cruise is one of the best ways to see the region! The Rhine River meanders through some of Germany’s most dramatic landscapes, and boarding a river cruise allows…