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It’s been just 3 three months since we began our round the world journey and we now find ourselves ecstatic over the idea of a hot shower. That leads me to write a follow-up to the original post of “What Will I Miss” written by Aracely before we began our trip. This list excludes family and friends, which we always miss. - STA Travelbuzz

Fresh snow across much of Europe has got the ski season off to a promising start as Alpine resorts prepare to open this weekend. This will be a relief to British ski operators, who reported that bookings for holidays were at their lowest for 10 years. Descent, Ski All America and Indigo Lodges were among companies that failed in the autumn. - STA Travelbuzz

Whether you’re a traveler making your own Christmas list or a you’re shopping for a present for someone else who loves to travel, we’ve got you covered. Here are our ten gift picks for the traveler who’s not currently traveling. - STA Travelbuzz

I wish I lived in Paris but I don’t. So on a recent 3-day trip to Paris I decided to live the life I often wished I had. I pretended I really was Parisienne. - STA Travelbuzz

We've got China on the brain these days... - STA Travelbuzz

A growing number of office workers believe that travelling the world is more important than climbing the career ladder. One in seven people want to work abroad, with New York and Sydney rated as the top destinations, according to a poll. - STA Travelbuzz

The structual engineers who designed and built the Benedictine Monastery of Montserrat, Barcelona ignored the laws of gravity, creating a place of worship entrenched in the side of a mountain. - STA Travelbuzz

The other day I was reading an article on Travel Mail of 10 tourist eyesores compiled by Virtual Tourist which includes such buildings as The Beehive in Wellington, New Zealand to the rather hideous looking Kosovo National Library, and Brazil’s Petrobras building. So my question to readers is; what is the ugliest building that you’ve seen on your travels. - STA Travelbuzz

We’ve written a ton about stainless steel water bottles; but as the school year approached I began to consider how I was going to transport tea to school. We had previously gotten rid of all of our BPA-infused travel mugs. So, I explored my options. Contigo was kind enough to send a few of their travel mugs for review. Here are my thoughts. - STA Travelbuzz

When National Geographic Mission Projects Editor Hannah Bloch commented on a recent post about bacon-wrapped hotdogs she found in Copenhagen, we asked her to elaborate, and she provided a veritable buffet of Scandinavian treats... - STA Travelbuzz

The new travel advisory raised the threat in and around Mali's oft-quoted oasis town to "high" after a surge in kidnappings of Westerners by al-Qa'eda in the Islamic Maghreb (Aqim), a growing terror cell inspired by Osama bin Laden which is widening its reach across the unpoliced Sahara desert. - STA Travelbuzz

Tokyo has leaped ahead of Paris as the city with the most Michelin three-star restaurants, confirming its status as the "world capital of gastronomy". Tokyo now has 11 three-star restaurants compared with 10 for Paris, according to the latest edition of the Michelin guide to Tokyo. - STA Travelbuzz

British travellers heading to the U.S. on festive shopping breaks are enjoying more for their money after the pound has rallied against the dollar. - STA Travelbuzz

STA Travel has rolled out an iPhone focused advertising campaign to engage its target audience of 18 to 30 year olds and drive calls to its contact centre. The campaign enables the company to capture the attention of an on-the-go demographic. STA Travel has deployed a combination of CPC text and tile ads across AdMob’s network of mobile websites and iPhone applications. - STA Travelbuzz

The price of air tickets will rise from this Sunday as the controversial Air Passenger Duty (APD) takes effect. On economy flights within Europe, passengers currently pay £10 APD and £40 on long-haul destinations. The departure tax on premium seats is double this. The new charges are divided into four geographical bands, each determined by the distance between London and the destination. - STA Travelbuzz

Visitors to Cancun will have to don snorkel gear if they want to check out its latest museum. Diving into the Caribbean they will see the eerie figures that make up Mexico's Subaquatic Sculpture Museum - the world's largest underwater museum. In November the first of 400 sculptures will be placed underwater off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsular to encourage visitors away from the damaged coral reefs in the West Coast National Park. - STA Travelbuzz

Hi Jane! Great to hear from you. Have a look around here for inspiration on what others are up to and don't be afraid to comment or ask questions! Assuming it's bloody cold in Russia which makes bleak Holborn seem less depressing this morning! - STA Travelbuzz

Mike! Wicked to see you on here... although reading that itinerary I think I might just hate you a little bit ;) - STA Travelbuzz

Travelfish.org contacted me and said how useful it was!! :) - STA Travelbuzz

New blog from new Explorer Alison. Read, enjoy, comment :) - STA Travelbuzz

George - Claire - this is hilarious stuff. I approve of the pink legwarmers strategy when in danger...! - STA Travelbuzz

Don't think anyone will be from what I've heard - not many Explorers in China in the next couple of months - you'll have to give us the full lowdown! - STA Travelbuzz

A new Explorer joins the fold! Check out Isobel's first post - STA Travelbuzz

Good stuff Nick! I'm getting your icon up as an explorer on the site today... - STA Travelbuzz

oh dear - STA Travelbuzz

Take a look anyone who couldn't make it, it explains our ideas for the project with some very basic tips about how to get started... - STA Travelbuzz

It's a darling dog! Who cares if it eats you when it's that cute? (I'm such a girl. Sigh.) - STA Travelbuzz

If you want me to do any others on different topics, just throw 'em at me :) Hope ti helps! M - STA Travelbuzz

Oh, and make sure you view it fullscreen (click on the little 'full' board in the right hand corner) to see it better - STA Travelbuzz

Monsier Stu. Bienvenue :) - STA Travelbuzz

this is not a problem... welcome to the wonderful madness they call social media.. ;) - STA Travelbuzz