We recently made one of our favourite telephone calls ever! Kirsty Maddern from Wales was lucky enough to scoop first prize in one of our most popular Like It & Land It prizes on Facebook.
The prize included two return tickets to Australia’s only island state, Tasmania, and a heap of extraordinary extras.
First off, we threw in some car hire for Kirsty and her lucky travelling partner to explore the wild beauty that Tassie is famous for, but best of all, we hooked her up with the chance to see one of the state’s most pioneering events.
The Swisse Mark Webber Tasmania Challenge was a premium, five day, multi-discipline event taking in over 350km of terrain across some of Tasmania’s most stunning scenic locations. Competitors tore across the state by mountain bike, kayak and foot on challenging daily courses.
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It’s one of the world’s most popular destinations for backpackers, and one that we talk to travellers about 100s of times a day.
Thailand is almost a rite of passage for travellers of every kind; whether you’re shuffling along the street stalls, saving dimes where you can, or rising the elevators to the upper floors of a palatial Bangkok hotel, Thailand has you covered.
This week on the STA Travel Blog, we’re taking a closer look at Thailand, and uncovering some alternative ways to get to grips with this incredible destination.
We’ll be introducing you to exciting regions, often overlooked by moonstruck travellers, and opening your eyes to myriad experiences to be enjoyed in the Kingdom of Thailand. What are you waiting for?
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Kenya is one of those destinations that instantly brings to mind the classic Africa landscapes: beady eyes, and shaggy manes, padding across the khaki desert in search of the latest Canon zoom lens.
We’ve been satisfying travellers’ curiosity for travelling in Kenya for over 30 years, so when I put the call out for expert travel tips for travelling to East Africa’s I was swarmed with great ideas.
Coming up, are twenty two of the very best, from Victoria Two (STA Travel Reading), Daniel Woodward (STA Travel Leicester), Mark Reynolds (STA Travel Belfast) and Daniel Painter (STA Travel Portsmouth).
If you’re interested in wildlife, then Kenya is the ideal place to visit. On paper, the National Parks are quite close together, but don’t be fooled — the landscapes are quite different, and as a result, the types of animals and birds that you see in each of them varies tremendously.
If you’re a traveller who seeks out amazing experiences, you’ll be right at home in Kenya.
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Ah, the Philippines. The world’s second largest archipelago (just behind Indonesia, fact fans) is famed for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and incredibly friendly people. Sound good? Well it’s about to get even better, because this beautiful country has so much to offer.
Often overlooked by backpackers on the Southeast Asia trail, the lack of other travellers is actually all part of what makes the Philippines brilliant.
We think the Philippines deserve a massive High Five. So much so, that we’ve rounded up five of our favourite things to do there.
Warning: this Blog post will probably make you want to grab your passport and book some flights.
Now get over there before everyone else does.
Have you been to the Philippines? We want to know all about your experiences in the comments thread below!
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Our Experts return for another week to give you a helping hand with your travel plans. They’re here every week, so if you’ve got a question, don’t be a stranger! Email us, and our travel gurus will answer it right here on the Blog.
This week’s question comes from Martin in Suffolk, who wants a taste of Southeast Asia. Martin, over to you.
Hi Experts! I’ve got two weeks of work, and I want to get a taste of Southeast Asia, without spreading myself too thin. Where do you think I should go – Thailand or Cambodia? Martin in Suffolk
Ooh, what a question – and what a decision for our Experts! Let’s see what they have to say.
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