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STE’s Holiday Editor, Tony Taylor, reports on his experiences on a three centre Saga holiday in the Dominican Republic. My wife and I had not previously visited the Dominican Republic and so were interested in seeing as much of the country …
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Visiting a developing country can provide some of the most authentic cultural experiences and human interactions on the planet. But it also can pose challenges, especially to those unaccustomed to the rigors of traipsing through countries with modest economies, or widespread poverty, or few tourism facilities. Or all of the above. See 11 important dos and don’ts for traveling in a developing country.
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Taiwan is not a popular destination for Western tourists. None of our party of four had visited Taiwan previously, unlike Singapore our previous port of call, and we had little idea of what to see and do during our two day visit. …
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Searching for a cute passport holder? We’ve found nine intriguing options, from simple covers to multi-purpose wallets that also protect cell phones, credit cards and cash.
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Written by Caroline Boobis (A Runner-up entry in the Off the Beaten Track Writing Competition.) “But isn’t that where they make soap?” The incredulous response to my suggestion for an outing to Port Sunlight was understandable if not entirely accurate. It …
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Learn how to prevent being bumped from a flight and what compensation to expect if you are denied boarding for an overbooked flight.
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In our initial plans, Singapore was to be a three hour stopover on our way to Taiwan after our three-day Golden Triangle tour in India. However by booking a flight directly with Tigerair (an airline which did not appear on STA …
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Just six months after we first had the idea of taking a Round the World in 40 Days journey, we have now completed Stage 1, a spectacular Golden Triangle tour of Agra, Jaipur and Delhi in India. Our epic round the world …
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Countdown to departure: three days. With so many little details to take care of before you travel, it’s no wonder many of us get stressed out. Read our five strategies for fending off pre-trip panic.
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Once you’ve entered the airport, your stomach is at the mercy of faceless fast food corporations and busy airport cafes that serve processed convenience foods loaded with sodium and empty calories. We run down your healthy airport food options, as well as foods you’d be better off avoiding.
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