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Switzerland: 10 Interesting facts to know before you go
When you think of Switzerland, do you think of yodelling milkmaids, winding cuckoo clocks and silky-smooth chocolate? While you certainly can see and experience those traditional aspects, contemporary Switzerland is all about epic experiences and travel adventures! There is so much more to this beautiful country than meets the eye. That’s why Expat Explore has…
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See the Top of Europe: 6 Reasons to visit Jungfraujoch
When you’re getting ready to embark on a trip to Europe, you’ll find one of the first questions people ask is “What countries are you visiting?” Mention that you’re passing through Switzerland, and they will immediately ask about Jungfraujoch, and with good reason! The famous saddle in the Bernese Alps connects the two four-thousand meter…
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Switzerland is one of the best destinations for a winter adventure!
Switzerland and the Swiss Alps offer more outdoor activities than you could ever imagine! Winter in Switzerland equals snow, skiing, night sledding, snowshoeing, steaming warm cheese fondue and so much more! It is one of the top destinations in Europe for outdoor activities in winter. There are many reasons why you should head to Switzerland…
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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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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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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…
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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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Top 5 Instagram Photos of the Week
One thing that should be a mainstay of any traveller’s kit is their camera. Over on Instagram, tour leaders and passengers alike are sharing their experiences, and we’re loving the results! Why not share yours, and use the #expatexplore hashtag to make sure we see it! Here are a few of the best posts from…
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Video of the Week: Roger Federer & Lindsay Vonn at Jungfraujoch
Tennis champion Roger Federer and American World Cup alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn recently went up to Jungfraujoch to take part in an interesting challenge…. If you’ve been on a tour with Expat Explore, you might find yourself saying “Hey, I’ve been there!” Switzerland’s Jungfraujoch not only offers incredible views of the surrounding countryside, but…
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Why you should take a trip to the top of Europe, The Jungfraujoch
One of the optional excursions on the Europe Jewel tour when you are in Switzerland is a train trip to the Jungfraujoch where the Sphinx vantage terrace sits at 3571 metres above sea level, and where on a clear day you have spectacular panoramic views across the Alps. (Words and photos by Jo Castro.) It’s an…