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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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Video of the Week: Istanbul
Having officially taken the top spot in TripAdvisor’s 2014 Traveler’s Choice Awards, Istanbul is the focus of our Video of the Week! Istanbul on Vimeo. ‘East meets West in Istanbul’ they always say, but it’s a maxim that rings true. Divided by the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul is where the continents of Europe and Asia…
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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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The Expat Explore Guide to Barcelona
As the Catalan capital, Barcelona is one of the world’s most vibrant and compelling cities. Read more about why we love it, and gather tips on things to see when you visit! Visit Barcelona on our Europe Explorer tour! Bathed in sunshine for most of the year, Barcelona is the perfect place to escape to.…
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Video of the Week: ATOM-LAPSE – Brussels
The incredible Atomium building was built in 1958 for the Expo ’58 – the 1958 World’s Fair held in Brussels. and it’s now a distinctive part of the Brussels skyline. Totally under-rated in our opinion too. Take a look at it in our brand new Video of the Week! ATOM-LAPSE from Richard Bentley on Vimeo.…
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Top 5 Reasons to take a Tour of Europe
Europe is one of the most exciting places to visit, with a wealth of things to see and do. It’s not like you really need an excuse to take the trip of a lifetime, but just in case you do, here are 5 reasons to hit the road on a tour of Europe! 1. The…
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Legendary Landmarks: The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
One of Istanbul’s most distinctive buildings and a testament to the changing face of this incredible city, Hagia Sophia is well worth seeing when visiting Istanbul on a tour of Turkey. Read on to find out more! History The Hagia Sophia was built in 537 as an Eastern Orthodox Cathedral, though it wasn’t the first…
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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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The story of Champagne
Champagne is the wine of choice for anyone hosting a special occasion. But what is it that makes this particular wine so special? How is it made and where does it come from? Find out below – and how you could visit the famous Champagne region… Legend has it that Champagne was accidentally invented in…
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A Group Tour to Egypt with Expat Explore
One of our travellers recently returned from a trip to Egypt and wrote this brilliant blog from the land of the Pharaohs and discovered a welcoming land of fascinating sights and experiences. Read on! From the moment we landed and were told to buy a visa, (which consisted of paying some 15USD to put a…