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Travel Story: A festive family Christmas tour in Great Britain
The Edlin family loves to travel! Anabel, 54, a senior financial analyst and Dick Edlin, 68, a retired manufacturing manager, are a couple from Houston, Texas. They began travelling soon after they got married, first exploring their native USA and Mexico before taking their first overseas trip with Expat Explore in 2019! In December 2021,…
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15 UK bucket list ideas – Inspiration for your next British adventure
Are you looking for the most unique and best places to tick off your British bucket list? For a destination as small as the United Kingdom, it sure does pack a punch with the amount of history, culture and beautiful landscapes offered! Find your ultimate Great Britain Tour and enjoy a diverse mix of adventure.…
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Best places for a family holiday on tour groups
Travelling with kids is never easy. There are all kinds of aspects to consider when taking family tours. Creating the best family vacation tour comes with an extensive checklist! Destinations should appeal to all ages and include activities that everyone can enjoy. Families also need to consider transport, meals and suitable accommodation. To make the…
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Christmas markets in York are calling
Every year the charming city of York hosts a large number of Christmas markets. It not only adds an extra layer of festive delight, but it also gives us even more reason to start planning a winter trip to England! Few cities in England – or anywhere else – really retain their medieval ambiance quite…
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13 Glorious Reasons why a Winter Holiday to Europe is the best idea ever!
Autumn and Winter are on the horizon in the Northern Hemisphere. In most popular areas in Europe, the summer crowds will start to leave for home, and the locals will be getting ready for the winter cold. September to November brings a travel season known as ‘Shoulder Season’. It’s a combination of peak season and…
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Uncovering the mysteries of ancient Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a British icon, a fascinating remnant of the ancient world and an incredible place to visit on a tour of Great Britain. This prehistoric ruin has been drawing visitors to its megalithic stones for centuries and also happens to have a delicious mystery at its core – unlike other famous landmarks, such as…
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London in under 24 hours
The very notion of exploring a vast and thrilling destination like London in under 24 hours is slightly ridiculous we know, but when you only have one day in this epic city you have to make the most of it! Luckily you have one of the best public transport systems at your disposal and many…
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Haggis: the one dish you must eat in Scotland
Although it doesn’t necessarily look like the most appetising of all dishes, haggis is a delicious Scottish delicacy that definitely deserves to be tried! Some people attribute the Haggis to ‘The Wild Haggis’, a fictional beast believed to roam around Scotland… whatever you choose to believe, it’s a meal worth trying on your tour of Scotland!…
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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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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…