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It’s not International Selfie Day today, but if it were, we’d post this.📸: Tour leader Filip, in Croatia
10/11/2024

It’s not International Selfie Day today, but if it were, we’d post this.

📸: Tour leader Filip, in Croatia

Travel experience | A Taste of Turkey 🇹🇷 "This trip was perfect for anyone who loves Turkish cuisine and culture, and fo...
07/11/2024

Travel experience | A Taste of Turkey 🇹🇷

"This trip was perfect for anyone who loves Turkish cuisine and culture, and for those who, like me, are short on time but still want to experience as much of Turkey as possible in just 10 days 🙌

It was an eye-opener to witness Istanbul's vibrant way of life. With 18 million people calling this city home, it’s alive with energy and history, which spans the rise and fall of the Turks, Christians, and Ottomans. The country is absolutely fascinating, and I found the people to be incredibly proud of their heritage, yet warm and welcoming to visitors.

Some of the top highlights for me included visiting the stunning Basilica Cistern—it’s absolutely a must-see. The walking tour of Ephesus was another favourite, allowing me to step back in time and immerse myself in ancient history 🥾

But the pièce de résistance had to be Cappadocia’s surreal, lunar landscape. Seeing it all from a hot air balloon at sunrise, alongside over a hundred other balloons, was simply breath-taking."

- Caroline, on her 9-day Istanbul to Cappadocia trip. Have you visited Turkey? 💭

Tap to view this trip: explore.co.uk/XTU

Did someone say new walking trips for 2025?We did! 👋Here are some exciting additions to your must-visit list:Walking Alb...
04/11/2024

Did someone say new walking trips for 2025?

We did! 👋

Here are some exciting additions to your must-visit list:

Walking Albania’s Coastal Trails
Hike the coastal paths and secluded beaches of the stunning Albanian Riviera.

Walk Northern Ireland & Donegal
Explore the iconic Giant’s Causeway and Donegal’s dramatic landscapes.

Walking in Finland & Sweden
Wander through lush forests, sparkling lakes, and rocky Baltic shorelines.

Walking in the Faroe Islands
Take in wild cliffs, rugged coastlines, and serene valleys.

Browse all our new trips for 2025: explore.co.uk/new-trips-for-2025 🌎

(P.S. That’s our fabulous Product Manager, Ali, soaking up the views in the Faroe Islands!)

Happy Halloween, Explorers! 🎃If you’re partial to ghost tours, spooky houses, or tales of the unexpected, we’ve got it c...
31/10/2024

Happy Halloween, Explorers! 🎃

If you’re partial to ghost tours, spooky houses, or tales of the unexpected, we’ve got it covered - here's our top haunting destinations around the world:

1. Lima, Peru

La Casa Matusita, near Lima’s Museum of Art, is said to be cursed by a Persian woman accused of witchcraft during the Spanish Inquisition, fuelling a history of violent events 🏠

2. Benin

To this day, Voodoo remains Benin's national religion. Each year on the 10 January, the Voodoo Festival is celebrated, where spectators and practitioners gather to honour its traditions 🔮

3. New Orleans, United States

New Orleans, considered one of the most haunted cities in the United States, is home to Madame LaLaurie’s murder mansion, voodoo museums, and the infamous Caesars Superdome — built atop a cemetery 👻

4. Tokyo, Japan

Asakusa in Tokyo served as a base for the Kozukappara Ex*****on Grounds, where human remains from over 200,000 Edo period executions continue to be uncovered 😱

Ready to explore the eerie? Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/48svYN4

30/10/2024

BIG news! Our new TV ad is here 😍

Look out for us on TV across Sky and terrestrial channels over the coming months, including Channel 5, National Geographic and Discovery.

Who else is dreaming of a Costa Rica adventure now? 🌴

The countdown to El Día de los Mu***os ( ) begins 💀🎶🌼🪁Often confused with Halloween, the Day of the Dead is an important...
28/10/2024

The countdown to El Día de los Mu***os ( ) begins 💀🎶🌼🪁

Often confused with Halloween, the Day of the Dead is an important celebration of life and death, deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Mexico. This vibrant festival bridges life and death, honouring the ones we've lost with feasts, parades, and marigolds illuminating their path from our world to the Land of the Dead.

Is Dia de los Mu***os on your bucket list? You can experience Día de los Mu***os in all its vibrant authenticity on the festival departures of our Contrasts of Mexico trip. Link below for details ✨

🔗explore.co.uk/MX

Mini photo album: Cuba edition 🇨🇺 📍 Taken by Nadine on our Cuba Libre tripIs   on your travel wishlist?
26/10/2024

Mini photo album: Cuba edition 🇨🇺

📍 Taken by Nadine on our Cuba Libre trip

Is on your travel wishlist?

23/10/2024

Explorers, share one photo that takes you back to favourite trip so far👇

22/10/2024

Silk Road Secrets | Digital Event ✨

Join our experts and learn about our Silk Road Destinations!

Got a question? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

Gyros or Greek salad? Olive oil or ouzo? This   we're all salivating over our brand new foodie tour of Greece 🇬🇷  Our A ...
16/10/2024

Gyros or Greek salad? Olive oil or ouzo? This we're all salivating over our brand new foodie tour of Greece 🇬🇷

Our A Taste of Greece: Crete to the Peloponnese adventure is much more than just tastings - it's a deep dive into Greek culture, traditions, and the rich history of its cuisine 🥗

You'll meet local producers, restaurateurs, and market vendors who will share the fascinating stories behind their recipes, the origins of beloved dishes, and how centuries of cultural influences have shaped Greek food.

Feeling hungry yet? Discover more here: explore.co.uk/XGR 🙌

QOTD: What’s your favourite national cuisine? Share your foodie photos in the comments for bonus points!

Trip experience | Highlights of Morocco 🇲🇦 "This is a whistle stop tour of a destination I've wanted to visit for so lon...
14/10/2024

Trip experience | Highlights of Morocco 🇲🇦

"This is a whistle stop tour of a destination I've wanted to visit for so long and there were SO many highlights 🙌

We visited the amazing medina in Fes (including the tannery featured on last year’s Race Across the World), walked in TodraGorge, visited Ait Ben Haddou (where parts of Gladiator were filmed), camped overnight in Chebbi dunes, rode camels, visited a family gite for a wonderful lunch and ate more tajine than I thought was possible!

Arriving in the desert in a lightening storm was an unforgettable moment, and waking the next morning after a night at our wonderful desert camp to see the sun rising over the orange dunes is something I'll never forget 😍

Wherever we went our hosts were warm, welcoming and proud to show us everything that makes Morocco so special."

- Explorer Lisa on her recent 9-day trip to Morocco.

Find out more about this trip: explore.co.uk/MMR✨

Today is   🐢This bucket-list destination is a gem of biodiversity, filled with captivating wildlife and unique plants.He...
10/10/2024

Today is 🐢

This bucket-list destination is a gem of biodiversity, filled with captivating wildlife and unique plants.

Here's some of our favourite Explorer snaps. Have you visited? Share your photos below ⬇️

New destination alert! Can you guess the trip from the camera roll? 🕵️‍♂️Comment your guesses, then tap the link below t...
08/10/2024

New destination alert! Can you guess the trip from the camera roll? 🕵️‍♂️

Comment your guesses, then tap the link below to see if you're right!

Reveal the trip: explore.co.uk/SOK 👀

[📷: Photos taken by fellow explorer, Aimée White]

Ready to add a bit of Chile to your bucket list? 🌶️ A haven for the landscape lover, Chile is all about the scenery: thi...
03/10/2024

Ready to add a bit of Chile to your bucket list? 🌶️

A haven for the landscape lover, Chile is all about the scenery: think deserts, volcanoes, glacial lakes, and fairy-tale forests.

Our new trips include:

Highlights of Chile - Atacama to Paine⛰️
This adventure is all about epic scenery, and getting up close and personal with the tumultuous geology that makes Chile so special.

Easter Island Extension 🗿
A perfectly pocket-sized adventure that packs a punch: two full days on the island, visiting volcanic craters and the famous Moai heads.

Hiking in Patagonia - Glaciers & Torres del Paine 🥾
This hiking trip combines Chile and Argentina to take you off the beaten track to see Patagonia at its wild, windswept best.

Will you be choosing for your next trip? Find out more: explore.co.uk/chile 🇨🇱

India through the lens 📷📍 Taken by an explorer while on our India's Golden Triangle trip
02/10/2024

India through the lens 📷

📍 Taken by an explorer while on our India's Golden Triangle trip

Huge congratulations to Deborah Mathews, the overall winner of this year's travel photography competition 🏆Among Deborah...
30/09/2024

Huge congratulations to Deborah Mathews, the overall winner of this year's travel photography competition 🏆

Among Deborah's entries was this winning photograph, taken while on our Benin and Togo Voodoo Discovery tour.

Got a favourite travel photo? Share it below 📷

(Tap the link in the comments to see our runners up and some of our favourite entries!)

Today is   📍We talk a lot about making a positive impact – but what does that really mean? Let's break it down:Economica...
27/09/2024

Today is 📍

We talk a lot about making a positive impact – but what does that really mean? Let's break it down:

Economically, we empower local communities and boost economies by partnering with local businesses, from tour leaders and ground agents to hotels and restaurants🌎

Socially, our trips aim to build connections and celebrate diversity and through the Explore Foundation, we're able to contribute to community development 💚

Environmentally, being a proud B Corp UK, we prioritise sustainability by carbon-labelling all of our trips. We also support initiatives like Sustainable Aviation Fuel and charities such as Cool Earth and Rewilding Britain🌱

Find out more: explore.co.uk/sustainability

New trips = an even BIGGER bucketlist! Our travel experts have been busy creating more amazing adventures, from husky sl...
26/09/2024

New trips = an even BIGGER bucketlist!

Our travel experts have been busy creating more amazing adventures, from husky sledding in Finland to spiritual journeys through the foothills of the Himalayas.

Where's next on your list? Take a look: explore.co.uk/new-trips-for-2025 🌎

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From hold-your-breath experiences to small and unscripted moments of joy; our small group adventures create stories to tell for a lifetime.

Since launching in 1981 with only six tours in a four-page brochure, Explore has grown to offer over 500 trips; from classic ‘discovery’ group tours, solo traveller holidays and active family adventures, to walking holidays, cycling trips and even self-guided options.

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