STA Travel Blog

North America

By Rachael Porter

The USA has no chill: here are 9 reasons why…

Okay, we admit it, we can sometimes be a bit extra. Over the top. Loud, bright and bold. But can the world blame us? We…

July 18 2018

Europe

By Rachael Porter

48 hour fling in Budapest

If you’re looking for a European city getaway, look no further than lively little Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Why? Full of quirky ruin bars,…

June 28 2018

Asia

By emma.neely@statravel.com

7 Must-See Cultural Gems in Taipei

With more than 15,000 temples across the country, you could spend a whole year visiting each one. But to make the most of your vacation…

June 26 2018

Asia

By emma.neely@statravel.com

48 Hours in Taipei

Written by James Wong Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is a colorful mess of mazes and packed markets, hipster hangouts, thermal valleys and towering malls….

June 20 2018

Asia

By Kim Durbridge

7 foods you NEED to try at Taiwan’s night markets

We love a good food market. Heck, we love food, period. So wandering the streets of Taipei had our noses tingling and our bellies grumbling…

June 19 2018

Europe

By Kim Durbridge

48-hour fling in… Barcelona

Amazing galleries, mind-bending architecture, foodie havens, some of the best nightlife and music festivals in the world… and a beach? There’s good reasons why Barcelona features on…

June 15 2018