Starving Student Travel Menu
STA Travel's Starving Student Travel Menu offers everything you need for vacation:
- great destination ideas
- student budget-friendly prices
- essentials you'll need for your trip!
CHECK OUT out the menu.
DOWNLOAD the version that works for your location:
- west coast version
- central version
- east coast version
We customized the menu to fit these three regions because the travel needs vary based on where you are.
APPETIZERS
A great way to start out... with tasty one-way and round-trip airfares for the getaway any student can use to blow off some semester steam.
Search for your departure city and destination to get a customized list of results!
MAIN COURSES
Inspiring adventures in Asia, Latin America, Europe and Australia that will satisfy the appetite no matter how hungry you are! Plus you'll find cheap places to stay. Check 'em out!
A Taste of Asia
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Japan (with rice) |
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| Stay in Tokyo from $40/night |
| "Japan Express": Experience the culture, history and incredible natural beauty without breaking your budget. From sushi to samurai - experience all things Japanese! 9 days from $1679 |
Great travel info about Japan and our amazing tour and hotel options >>
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Thailand (available in mild or make-you-sweat-spicy) |
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| Stay in Bangkok from $18/night |
| "Chiang Mai Cooking School": learn to make incredible Thai food from the experts! 5 days from $359 |
| "Northern Hilltribes and Villages": From the chaotic streets of Bangkok, head to the cooler mountains of northern Thailand. Trek through the jungle with your guide and find yourself staying with some of the many hilltribe villages that are dotted across this spectacular area. 8 days from $379 |
Find out why student travelers LOVE going to Thailand >>
Latin Spice
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Argentina (try the popular mate [MA-tay] drink) |
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| Stay in Buenos Aires from $10/night |
Why Buenos Aires is considered "Paris of South America." >>
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Brazil (rice & beans con coco, oh my!) |
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| Stay in Rio de Janeiro from $14/night |
| "In Search of Iguassu": Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro or vice versa. Get off the tourist track through Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil in this amazing journey. From the land of tango to the home samba! 11 days from $1199 |
Discover what makes Brazil such an amazing country to visit! >>
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Costa Rica (gallo pinto for breakfast is a must-have) |
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| Stay in Tamarindo from $11/night |
| "Costa Rica Quest": Perfect place for a laid back vacation because it's all about "pura vida." Explore the rain forest by foot or zip line. Relax on the beach, check out Arenal Volcano or visit a coffee plantation. 9 days from $499 |
Spice up your vacation with some Latin lovin'!
Argentina and Brazil are the two largest countries in South America and you can definitely visit both in one trip.
Just ask us about the tour "In Search of Iguassu"!
Costa Rica is in Central America, sandwiched between Panama and Nicaragua.
It offers everything from the rainforest to volcanoes to beaches.
Costa Rica is a fantastic destination if you enjoy being outdoors.
Gourmet Europe
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Italy (nothing beats gelato) |
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| Stay in Rome from $22/night |
| "Espresso Italia": Enjoy a coffee, Italian style, looking out over the magnificence of the Amalfi Coast - just one of your options during the 8 days that you have to enjoy Italy on this adventure. 8 days from $1380 |
More amazing tours in Italy >>
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Greece (baklava and tzatziki deliciousness) |
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| Stay in Athens from $33/night |
| "Greek Island Sailing": Where ancient meets modern, decent meets decadent, and pious meets party! Experience all Greece has to offer! 8 days from $849 |
Check out these other tours across Greece and its islands >>
Land Down Under
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Australia (served with a side of vegemite) |
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| Stay in Sydney/Bondi Beach from $17/night |
| "Red Centre 4WD Outback Experience": Experience Australia's real Outback on a camping safari that will blow your mind! 4 days from $490 |
| 1 year Work and Travel Package from $230 ($480 if you include visa processing). Earn money for your travels while you travel. This program is designed to help you fund your adventures along the way and experience life as an Aussie. Good on ya, mate. |
What else can you do in Australia? Check out your options. >>
Australia has so much to offer student travelers that one vacation is never enough!
Enjoy the city of Sydney, chillax on the beach, explore the Blue Mountains, or, as we recommend here, get into the Outback and experience amazing natural beauty that you won't see anywhere else.






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