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A slice of history: Italian pizza
Pizza is one of the most popular foods around the globe! In fact, pizza can be found in almost every country in the world. However, the Italians are still the inventors of this much-loved delight. Here’s a bite-size history of Italian pizza… Humble beginnings & strange new fruit We’ve been topping flatbreads with tasty ingredients…
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Italy’s 20 wine regions and what to drink where
Italy is renowned for producing some of the finest wines around the globe, and with more than 1.5 million acres of vineyards and 350 official varietals, it’s small wonder the Bel Paese fill up to a third of the world’s vast wine stores every year. The country has a rich wine heritage that dates back…
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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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8 Sensational Things to do at Lake Como, Italy
Northern Italy seems completely different to the rest of the country. It offers a lifestyle different to anywhere else in the world. Imagine the Italian lakes surrounded by the mountains of France and Switzerland. The lakes can make poets rhyme and attract Hollywood A-listers. It also has some of the world’s top holiday destinations. Here…
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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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A Foodie Guide to one of our most popular tours – the Europe Escape
Seven countries in 12 days mean more mind-blowing sights, game-changing experiences and brand new friends from around the world than you can shake a stick at, but that’s not the only thing you’ll be getting out of this incredible tour. For foodies who love to taste and try, Europe is a gastronome’s paradise there are…
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Travel chat with Expat Explore’s Gary Partridge. An insider look at the life of a coach driver in Europe!
As a coach driver for Expat Explore Travel you have the responsibility of keeping a busload of travellers safe and on schedule. Travelling across multiple European countries means you have to easily adjust to countless traffic laws and rules. With over 50 Europe tours in the driver seat, Gary Partridge is known as the ‘smooth operator’…
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Top 5 Instagram photos of the Week
Our Instagram feed is a great window on what’s happening out on the road. This week we’ve had a superb selection of photos from our followers. Take a look below, follow us on Instagram as @expatexplore and be sure to tag your photos with #expatexplore too! The Coliseum When in Rome.. #clanmceurope #expatexplore A photo…
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A taste of Florence on the Europe Jewel Tour
Jo Castro recently travelled with us on our Europe Jewel tour, and took some stunning photos in Italy. Read on for her report on the incredible city of Florence! There is a diffused light that coats the Tuscan hills and hugs the castle-like villas around Florence which seems to suggest a city imbued with mystery…
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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…