Category: Travel Story

  • Travel Story: The world like I’ve never seen it before

    Travel Story: The world like I’ve never seen it before

    Like many of us, Lisa Holstein has an incurable case of wanderlust! Since 2014 she’s been to 40 countries on 4 continents! For her, travelling is about art, the thrill of new adventures and making friends. Lisa tells us  her travel story and shares more about her experiences as she trotted around Europe on 7 Expat…

  • Travel Story: How traveling solo changed my life

    Travel Story: How traveling solo changed my life

    Anita is a 22 year old South African who absolutely loves exploring! She is currently a veterinary science student, and impulsively decided to join one of our Irish Explorer tours. She contacted us on social media, and instantly we wanted to know more about her story! She agreed to share her thoughts on why she…

  • 15 Questions with Tiziana, local tour guide in Florence, Italy

    15 Questions with Tiziana, local tour guide in Florence, Italy

    Known as the ‘cultural capital’ of Europe and attracting over 10 million visitors a year, Florence has proven to be one of the highlights for all those travelling to Italy. One definitely needs a local tour to give you a special in-depth look at the Italian traditions, customs and the different ways of life. The best…

  • Travel Story: Why we decided to travel Europe for our honeymoon

    Travel Story: Why we decided to travel Europe for our honeymoon

    My husband Matthew and I met during a shared quest to assassinate our enemies with hidden blades and smoke bombs by the docks of Venice, Italy. To call us “passionate” would have been an understatement. We were both avid gamers, and our love for the Assassin’s Creed franchise brought us together in an online multiplayer…

  • Travel Story: Travel chat with Expat Explore’s ‘Tour Leader of the Year 2015’ – Sarah Langford!

    Travel Story: Travel chat with Expat Explore’s ‘Tour Leader of the Year 2015’ – Sarah Langford!

    Sarah Langford is one of Expat Explore’s longest standing tour leaders. Originally from the North East of England and currently living in Amsterdam, she’s been to over 50 countries and guided more than 12 different tour itineraries for Expat Explore over the last 4 years. Sarah is not only a true explorer, she’s also a…

  • Holland at its best! Dutch Cheese & Clogs making experience at Clara Maria Family Farm

    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…

  • Travel Talk with Greg Fleming – Tour Operations Manager at Expat Explore

    Travel Talk with Greg Fleming – Tour Operations Manager at Expat Explore

    One can only imagine what it takes to put together a comfort tour for 40+ audacious travellers. With different destinations, different nationalities and different expectations, there is an endless list of things to do. As such, you need someone that knows what they are doing, who is also passionate about travel and people. Luckily for…

  • Romance Blossoms in Europe

    Romance Blossoms in Europe

    Our wide and varied range of Europe Comfort Tours offers an unparalleled opportunity for our guests to see the sights of Europe in style. Touring in a luxury, air-conditioned coach, guests enjoy good quality hotel accommodation with breakfast and dinner included. Plus, an Expat Explore tour leader is always on hand to ensure that your…