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Best destinations for fashionable travellers
Every year, the world’s most fashionable cities host Fashion Week – an exploration and celebration of the world of high fashion where top designers showcase their creations while setting the stage and the bar for the next season of style. During September, couture powerhouse cities like London, New York, Paris and Milan all host their…
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Essential Italian travel phrases for exploring Italy
From the bustling streets of Rome to the serene shores of the Amalfi Coast, Italy offers an unforgettable adventure at every turn. However, venturing through this picturesque country often requires a bit of linguistic finesse, especially if you want to immerse yourself in the true essence of the land of la dolce vita (the sweet…
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The 8 Best mother and daughter trips you should take
Have you ever been on vacation with your mom? We’re not talking about the family holidays you took when you were a kid. We’re talking about mother-and-daughter trips taken as an adult to spend some quality time with your mom. If you haven’t, perhaps it’s time to change that! Mother-daughter getaways can be a wonderful way…
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Share the love at the world’s best flower markets this Valentine’s Day
Nature was kind enough to give us many beautiful decorations that add some colour and life to the world around us. One such decoration is as timelessly beautiful as it is intricate and elegant. There’s a reason why flowers are often used as a symbol of love and affection. One close look at a flower…
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January to February is winter festival time in Europe
Europe becomes an even more magical place when the new year rolls around. With many regions enjoying time off, cooler weather and even some seasonal snowfall, it’s no wonder that the Europeans take to winter festivals like tourists to Europe! That’s why Expat Explore has rounded up our top European festivals to check out around…
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Your city guide to Venice attractions
Italy, the home of la dolce vita and seen by many as the benchmark of a life of leisure. From the many vacation attractions to the Italian pursuit of the sweetness of doing nothing (dolce far niente), it should come as no surprise that tens of millions of tourists flock to this popular downtime destination…
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10 of the best destinations for a winter holiday to Europe
December in the Northern Hemisphere is a winter wonderland! It’s the season of Christmas markets, twinkling lights, cosy fires and ice-skating rinks. Winter is truly a fantastic time to visit destinations across Europe! From the festivities in Amsterdam and snowy Switzerland to tasty treats in Belgium, picture-perfect Austria and the Christmas charm in Italy, Europe has…
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Cinque Terre – Italy’s charming seaside escape
Situated along an isolated corner of Italy’s northern coast, Cinque Terre (pronounced: CHINK-weh TAY-reh) is a beautiful oceanside destination that consists of five picturesque villages, linked by a network of stunning coastal- and mountain trails and rural railways. Travellers who join us on tour to Italy are always thrilled to enjoy a day of exploration…
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Italy’s top 10 travel highlights
As one of the most enticing destinations throughout Europe, Italy is renowned for its delicious cuisine, inspiring architecture, jaw-dropping scenery and vivid art legacy. In fact, this beautiful country is so jam-packed with travel opportunities that it can be overwhelming to identify the highlights if you only have a short amount of time to spend.…
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Where to find the most fascinating UNESCO sites in Italy
Italy has long enjoyed the reputation of being one of the most historically significant countries in the world, and with good reason. This was the birthplace of the sweeping Roman Empire and it has seen war, triumph and the rise and fall of many emperors and rulers. Fittingly, the Bel Paese (beautiful country) is home to…