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Looking for an unforgettable travelling adventure? You may be surprised by these unique European experiences.

Stay in the safety of your own bubble as you uncover ancient monuments in Sicily or sample delicious wines in the Douro Valley in Portugal. Here...

Our round-up of some of our top Self-Guided Cycling tours in Europe.

Explore’s Managing Director John Telfer answers some of your most-asked questions about the return of travel.

Fancy getting away to explore the hidden gems of Europe on foot, alone or with a group of friends? Here are some of our favourite self-guided...

We chat with Prue Stone, our Head of Sustainability about the Animal Protection Policy, and what it means for our customers and our trips.

Take in beautiful colours at a quieter time of year when temperatures are more comfortable - autumn really is ideal for a walking holiday.

Here are our top eight highlights of Iceland not to miss.

From building bridges in India to encouraging reforestation in Costa Rica, here are three of the tour leader projects we are helping to support. 

Drift through turquoise seas, lie on golden beaches and walk to the summits of verdant hillsides in Greece on our Greek island boat tours.

There are countless once-in-a-lifetime moments to be had in South America.  Here are just a few

Our guide to some of the best rainforest wildlife tours in the world, from Costa Rica to Madagascar.

All of our small group wildlife trips are suitable for solo travellers. Read our trip recommendations.

The term 'Dark Tourism' may sound a bit morbid, but for many travellers, it is about remembering historical tragedies, paying respect to...

From driving around wild volcanic landscapes in Iceland to cruising through the Maldives, here are some adventure holiday ideas for couples to...

The Canary Islands are a walker's paradise. Here is our guide to seven of the best Canary Islands walking holidays.

For wildlife lovers, the Galapagos Islands are a must visit.

From the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu to the Amazon rainforest, here are just some of the many highlights of Peru.

An escorted tour with a local guide can enhance your travel experiences in many ways. Here's how local tour leaders make our tours so special...

From the ancient Greek relics of Sicily to the myths of Romanian folklore, these are our top European tours for culture.