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Asia

By Anna Corbett

12 Reasons to add South Korea to your to do list

Separated from its infamous northern neighbour by the notorious DMZ, South Korea is for all intents and purposes an island nation; the only way to get…

August 23 2018

Asia

By Sam Hopkins

The Banana Pancake Trail

Here’s the lowdown on the Banana Pancake Trail’s key destinations and, because all this talk of pancakes made us hungry, where you can dig into an epic nana-stack too.

April 9 2018

Worldwide

By Kim Durbridge

The best places in the world to see elephants

Whether you’ve only ever watched them on a screen narrated by Attenborough, or you’ve seen them in captivity from the viewing platform of a nature park or…

March 13 2018

Asia

By Dane Windley

7 reasons to Stray in Southeast Asia

Here’s seven reasons why you should go on tour to Thailand and Laos.

March 12 2018

Worldwide

By Kim Durbridge

12 truths about travelling as a couple

Take it from someone who has been there, done that, got the cheesy couple selfie… for all of fourteen countries over a period of eighteen…

February 14 2018

Asia

By Laura Caveney

The six coolest back to nature stays in Asia

Heading to Asia? Why just hotel, when you can floatel? Whether you’re chilling on water or above the canopy of the trees, get back to…

September 29 2017

Asia

By Rachael Porter

Top 10 budgeting tips for Asia

Heading to Asia? Want to be there for a while? Then you’ll need our top 10 budgeting tips!

March 14 2017

Asia

By Anna Corbett

5 Things Not to Miss in Singapore!

Singapore screams indulgence, excess and a damn good time. There’s so much to do in this spectacular city that you may find your budget runs out long before your energy does! Here’s our pick of the top five things to do in this fantastic city-state.

October 22 2015

Asia

By Guest Blogger

Quick start guide to the Andaman Islands

Today’s blog comes from James Greenslade who, after abandoning STA Travel headquarters, has returned to his native Australia to pine for the awful summers and…

September 10 2015

Worldwide

By Guest Blogger

Plan my gap year: top 10 gap year experiences

Year out, sabbatical, Gap Year, running away from “real life”; whatever you call it and whenever you take it, a big trip is good for the mind, the soul and even the CV.

August 13 2015