The 9 Must-See Castles of Bavaria
One of the top bucket-list destinations in Europe is Bavaria, and in particular, the impressive number of stunning castles you can visit in and around…
Category: Destinations
5 Interesting Facts about Chernobyl
Thirty-four years later, the Chernobyl disaster continues to be a topic of great discussion. It has come to the forefront once more, thanks to the HBO…
4 Reasons to visit Stockholm during Midsummer
Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe (maybe even the world), and Midsummer is an ancient celebration that captures the imagination of…
Is it safe to visit Chernobyl?
When you think about visiting a place like Chernobyl, the primary and immediate question on your mind is: Can I safely visit an area where nobody is a…
Trip review: Kiev & Chernobyl
At Expat Club we put an incredible variety of destinations on our trip calendar, including some awesome industrial places. Would you like to have some…
Top 11 things that can go wrong in Venice
Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but it's also one of the few that can bring about many holiday irritations. Here are some of …
There’s no party like a Venice Carnival party
The Venice Carnival is a celebration unlike any other. Elaborate costumes and masks adorn the streets of the fabulous destination once a year. We love…
Trip review: A Little Louvre in Lens
With more than 10 million visitors a year, the Louvre is the world’s most visited museum. It’s also the world’s largest, so it’s not surprising…
It’s not about the drinking and all about the experience
Many of our trips revolve around certain famous alcoholic beverages, but our mission is very clear. We provide experiences and opportunities for disco…
Trip Review: Bastogne Battlefields
You never know what surprises are in store when you travel on an Expat Club trip. Our day trip to Bastogne was no exception. Expat…
Trip Review: Chateaux de la Loire
Nowhere is the sheer opulence of French life in centuries past more apparent than in the chateaux of the Loire Valley. Each year, more than…
One activity you can’t miss in Tromsø
When you begin your arctic adventure in Tromsø there is so much to see and do, but there is one activity you cannot miss. The…
Chasing the Northern Lights in Norway
Why head north to colder climates when you could bask in the sun in Greece or Cyprus? The answer is simple. The Land of the Midnight Sun is magical, e…
The mysterious Northern lights
This natural phenomenon always manages to capture the imagination. The lights can be unpredictable and ever-changing, but one thing is absolutely sure…
Remember the Fallen
War site trips are excellent opportunities to not only understand what took places on those sites but to also experience them and pay respects for the…
How to dress to impress at Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is a party, after all; therefore people will dress for the occasion. It may seem those traditional Alpine outfits are likely just a stereotype,…
The ultimate Oktoberfest Playlist
The “biggest folk fest in the world” is expected to have an equally impressive playlist, and trust us; it’s one that does not disappoint. The…
5 considerations before your Oktoberfest trip
Oktoberfest is the biggest folk fest in the world and a definitive expat bucket-list destination. Expat Club has been traveling to Munich for Oktoberfest for…
Trip review: Stunning Switzerland
Breathtaking vistas, snow-capped mountains and gushing waterfalls! Switzerland is a country of extremes. A group of expats from Brussels discovered the remarkable virtues of this small,…
Châteaux de la Loire: 5 Exceptional Castles Worth a Visit
The Loire Valley is often called the Cradle of the French or the Garden of France. This comes from the many vineyards and orchards in…
Trip review: D-Day 75th Anniversary
After every trip I organise and host I ask myself the question what could have been done better. For our recent D-Day trip to Normandy…
Our 3 favorite D-Day movies and TV biopics
75 years ago today, tens of thousands of soldiers of the Allied Forces landed on the beaches of Normandy. D-Day was a turning point in…
Discovering the Castles of Bavaria
Fairytale castles, royal residences and a busload of international travellers! What more could you ask for? Yes, you may have guessed already! It’s another exciting…
Meet the Castle: Château de Chenonceau
Did you know that Château de Chenonceau was a gift from King Henry II of France to his mistress Diane de Poitiers? She didn’t get…
Meet the Castle: Château de Cheverny
Did you know that Château de Cheverny was the inspiration for the fictional Marlinspike Hall (Château de Moulinsart in French) in the Adventures of Tintin…
Opal Coast: Winding roads & windy skies
Traveling with Expat Club is always an adventure, and our trip to the Opal Coast was no exception. We left the grey skies and pelting…
A trip to Champagne Paradise
Champagne! It’s the universal beverage of celebration, and it was a day of celebration when Expat Club traveled to France on 14 April. Champagne lovers…
The Cathedrals of Europe
Yesterday’s fire at the Notre Dame in Paris was not only a shock to the Parisians and French people, but also to the rest of…
5 Interesting Facts about Champagne
Any occasion can instantly become a party when a bottle of delicious champagne wine opens! This sparkling wine bears the name of the region where it’s…
4 Interesting facts about Mont Saint-Michel
This UNESCO World Heritage location has captured the imagination for centuries, thanks to its architecture and place on an islet with one of the highest…
Hautvillers: Picture-perfect in Champagne
The village of Hautvillers is one of the most beautiful and picturesque towns we visit during our Champagne Day Trip and one with great significance:…
Winter Weekend Ski
Our planned ski trip from Friday evening 12 to Sunday 14 January may take place after all! Read on At the moment of writing, the…
Christmas Markets Trips
The days get shorter. The temperatures drop. Christmas season is just around the corner. Since 2013 Expat Club has been organising dozens of special Christmas…
