Solo holiday ideas for over 50s and 60s 29 January 2019 As the pressures of work and family life often ease in later life, you may find that you have more time to spend on yourself. Whether you've...
Everything you can expect on a solo walking and trekking holiday 29 January 2019 A solo holiday is a refreshing way to see the world. Travelling independently allows you to take a break from the day-to-day and to reconnect with...
Everything you can expect from a solo cycling trip 24 January 2019 Have you ever thought about pedalling around Poland, cycling around Cyprus or seeing Burma by bicycle? Our highly popular cycling trips offer small...
Responsible tourism near and far with Explore 20 December 2018 Each year we try to do our bit for the communities we work in, both at home and abroad. This year we’ve been working hard to reduce waste...
11 facts about penguins and polar bears 26 November 2018 Penguins and polar bears easily conjures pictures of our frozen poles but how much do you really know about these amazing creatures?
Top 5 tips for taking better photos 16 November 2018 Product Manager and keen photographer Chris Ellis gives his top 5 tips for taking the ultimate travel photographs.
Women in Tourism: Isanka's Story 30 October 2018 For two years we have been involved in the AITO Project Protect, as part of which we are working to give more women opportunities to work in the...
Expand your curriculum – and your horizons 04 September 2018 Some of our best, and most memorable, learning experiences happen outside of the classroom. Learn about the ancient Egyptians in the Valley of the...
Top 10 things to know about the Inca Trail 03 September 2018 Top things to know about the Inca Trail, from difficulty and altitude of the trek to what to wear and pack.
Explore Leaders’ Charities of 2018 27 June 2018 It’s not surprising that our Tour Leaders are big supporters of the communities they live and work in, and they all work hard to support the...
5 reasons to take an Antarctic Cruise to the Falklands & South Georgia 18 June 2018 Travelling to the Antarctic and the Subantarctic region of South Georgia, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Jayne, our Polar Regional...
Michaela Strachan on our really wild Family Rainforest Adventure 18 June 2018 We went on this trip over Easter and I can’t recommend it enough. We had the most amazing holiday. Well when I say holiday, it’s more...
Explore Leaders' Charity of the Year 2018 30 May 2018 We are passionate about supporting charities, projects and initiatives each year in the countries we operate our trips around the world.
Endangered Species Day: Six endangered species to see now with Explore. 18 May 2018 Endangered Species Day highlights the threats that face some of the most endangered animals and their habitats.
Walking in Madeira: Following the Levada Trails 08 May 2018 If you enjoy walking and are fairly active ‘Levada Trails in Madeira’ is a great option for a small group trip. Fiona, in our flights...
The Wild Cape 04 April 2018 We wanted to know why Explore Leader Vincent chooses to lead The Wild Cape trips and why he thinks that any chance to see the Cape’s flowers...
Five national parks to visit in Costa Rica 19 March 2018 Beautiful beaches, steamy cloud forests and a friendly population make Costa Rica an irresistible draw for many travellers; however its main...
Family Lite: Great value family holidays 28 February 2018 At its best, family travel is probably the most rewarding thing you can do together; but we know it’s tricky to find activities that every...
The ingredients for a great all round Family Adventure 28 February 2018 Why would you book your family holiday with Explore rather than organising it independently? Our Family Programme Manager Antony Barton tells us...