Inspiration, insight, and great places to know about
We at Expa Travel are lucky enough to visit many places – both when traveling with groups and when we travel privately. Sometimes we stumble upon something special, other times we know the area so well that we know exactly where you should stop. Here we gather the tips we wish we had before we left.
It could be a town you should stay in before the bike ride starts
A trattoria you simply must visit
A hike that is not in the guidebook, but should have been
Or popular places you should see, when is the best time to see this, how to get there, etc.
Recipes you just MUST try
Practical advice on packing, traveling, or simply caring for your bike and other equipment
We fill this up continuously – so feel free to come back for new inspiration.
Send us your tips!
Do you have a tip yourself? Feel free to send it to us at info@expa.no – we love to hear what you have discovered!
You can find our tips here:
Recipe: Bruschetta – surprisingly simple and incredibly good
Bruschetta is a delightful little dish that can be served in many different ways. An antipasto. Perfect as an appetizer, with soups or pasta, or simply as a snack if you are craving something that can be whipped up quickly.
Recipe: Pesto – a true taste of Italy
Our favorite recipe for homemade pesto – easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for pasta, grilled food, and bruschetta. You should try it too!
Travel tip: Lido di Jesolo - Italy's answer to the south
Are you looking for a "sunny south" destination close to Norway? Just 45 minutes from Marco Polo Airport (Venice) lies the seaside resort of Lido di Jesolo! Located along the Adriatic coast, the city boasts a 17-kilometer-long beach that is also ideal for the youngest tourists; it is wide, shallow, and perfect for active play and building sandcastles at the water's edge.
Hiking tip: The Calpe Rock on the Costa Blanca coast
If you are on the Costa Blanca coast and want an active day, we highly recommend the hike up the Calpe Rock (Peñón de Ifach)! The rock towers majestically over the town and the Mediterranean Sea, and you cannot miss it if you are in the area. You can actually climb this rock – and be rewarded with a fantastic 360-degree view at the top!
Hiking tips: Guadalest in Spain
Approx. 22 kilometers up in the mountains above Altea, you will find the gorgeous, ancient, little village of Guadalest. Perhaps Spain's best-preserved medieval town.
Hiking tip: Relleu Footbridge – a hike with a difference!
Are you on the Costa Blanca coast in Spain and looking for a slightly different hike? Then the Relleu Footbridge is for you!
Trail tips: Hiking in the Dolomites
The Dolomites have something unique about them. Something wild and beautiful that draws tour leader Anne Grethe back time and time again. Now she wants to share some of her hiking tips with you out there - whether you are going on your own, or want to join Anne Grethe and Expa Travel on one of our trips to the Dolomites.
Hiking tip: Hovsundet outside Bodø
Hovsundet outside Bodø offers stark white sand and turquoise water – accessible only on foot. Watch the drone video and get a new hiking tip for the summer!
Hiking tip: May 17th on Galdhøpiggen – The Roof of Norway
May 17th on Galdhøpiggen! We skipped the traditional local celebration with bunads, hot dogs, and soda, and celebrated our national day in the most Norwegian way possible – on top of Galdhøpiggen!!
Travel tips: Interrailing in Europe
This summer, Tuva and Maren spent three weeks on an interrail trip through Italy and France - featuring mountain hikes, big cities, snorkeling, beaches, and markets. Here are Tuva's best tips for routes, accommodation, and activities.
Trail tips: Caminito del Rey in Spain
Are you dreaming of an easy hike that combines adrenaline, nature, and history? Then you must experience Caminito del Rey, with dramatic gorges, suspended pathways, a suspension bridge, and a landscape that will make your heart skip a beat – both from excitement and pure delight!
Hiking tips: Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore – one of Italy's most beautiful lakes. Historic Borromean Islands, small towns, mountains, and palm trees in a beautiful mix. Easily accessible and perfect for group trips.
