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Finally, festival season is here! You can almost smell it. (We actually could, hence the blog).
From crazy camping commodes to space-saving wet wipes, here’s our guide to stopping your bits and pits from smelling like a Black Sabbath mosh pit this year.

Rinse-free washing

They were washing without water. …

Ciao Bella! Welcome to Italy's beautiful and wonderfully romantic country, where you can dine on fabulous food, gaze at magnificent architecture, soak up stunning coastlines and learn ancient history. We’re amidst festival season, so let’s check how the Italians do it. From orange throwing to as much ice cream as …

Our very own Danielle Feelings wrote this blog. She's a lover of Italiano and knows this beautiful country's ins and outs; check it out.

Started planning your Euro trip yet? If not, then what the heck are you waiting for? One thing we can be sure of is Italy should …

Hipsters, hold onto your beard trimmers because Dubai is the new stopover destination for foodies! Knowing and loving Dubai’s fine dining and streetside shawarma reputation as we do, we were similarly surprised (delighted) by rumors of cereal killers, shipping containers, and bottomless brunches. So we investigated and discovered that Dubai …

Traveling Europe in a group rocks, and we’re here to tell you why! With group travel, you’re not alone but have the freedom to explore Europe independently – so if your mates can’t be bothered to come along, you don’t have to brave it alone. Plus, you’ll have the bonus …

The USA is the ultimate road trip destination! With wide open highways, palm-lined coastal roads, and stunning National Parks. On August 25, 2016, USA National Parks will celebrate its 100th Birthday. So here are some of the best National Parks the USA offers. Hit the road and explore!

1. YOSEMITE

From hot pools to the Haka, Rotorua is a bubbling mix of mud pools, explosive geysers, white-water rafting, and Māori culture. To discover what Rotorua is all about and live the Kiwi dream.

Soak It Up

Soak up and enjoy Rotorua’s geysers, colorful hot lakes, and bubbling mud pools. You …

The answer is no and yes. It all depends on the airline you’re flying and their specific rules and regulations. Some airlines allow the use of bluetooth headphones during takeoff and landing, while others forbid any headphones at all during these times. And still, other airlines are somewhere in between, …

Today’s blog comes from the lovely Louise Jones, a travel expert in our Goodge Street, London store. She’s talking all things Fiji, so sip that pina colada, lie back in your hammock, and read on…

Last month 11 of STA travels most exemplary employees were lucky enough to jet off …

The holidays are great. You get to spend time with your family and friends, and everybody gets to have a good time. When you combine great holidays with significant travel, they become so much better. On the other hand, nothing great comes for free. When combining both travel and holidays, …

Is there any country with a more diverse wilderness than the USA? Sure, Kenya has national parks teeming with wildlife, Australia boasts the Outback, and New Zealand has some insanely stunning countryside – but the USA has all this and then some.

That well-spouted statistic that only 30% of Americans …

Many young professionals just entering the workforce look forward to business travel. Not only is it an excellent opportunity to see the world, but your flights and meals are typically paid for. However, as they continue to grow older, settle down, start families, and become seasoned road warriors, business trips …

This blog comes from David Broadley, a Travel Expert in our Sheffield UK branch. 

We thought we'd share the top 8 adrenaline-pumping activities from this passionate Central American hideaway. Nestled between Panama and Nicaragua, the lush paradise has long been a popular destination for adventurous types, full of activities amid …

We’ve all dreamed of seeing the world, and we know there’s no way you can see it all on one trip. But that doesn’t mean you have to stick to one destination, oh no! A Multi-Stop or Round World trip is a great way to drop in on more than …

Thailand's many islands are a staple on the backpacker, flashpacker, gap year, sabbatical, long break, beach vacation, and any other circuit you can think of. And there's a reason – they're stunning.

But the sheer number of versions of paradise to choose from, and the hassle of wading through millions …

How often have you heard, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? More times than you've tucked into a steaming bowl of congee, probably.

There's only one more nourishing than breakfast, and that's traveling, so today, on the blog, we're combining the two to deliver one of …

Some “travel tips” are just more like “common sense”! By now, we all know to remember to pack our passports, wear comfortable clothing and take our laptops out of our bags for the security screening – it’s not rocket science.

But even the most seasoned traveller could use a few …

Holi, the festival of colors and music, is celebrated all over India. The streets are lined with people covered in powders while they dance to celebrate this fun-filled day.

This passage talks about how important it can be for you as an individual or community if we just come together …