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Meet Otto: Africa’s First AI Travel Assistant

The world’s going AI. So is travel. AI isn’t just writing poems and solving maths anymore. It’s booking flights, planning trips and making travel way less admin. In 2025, travellers…
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Why Are Flights So Expensive in 2025? Let’s Break It Down

If you’ve recently searched for flights and felt personally attacked by the price, you’re not alone. A lot of people are wondering: Why are flights so expensive in 2025? Let’s…
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Thailand on a Budget: Things To Do Under R500

Thailand on a budget isn’t just possible, it’s where your Rand becomes a rockstar. If you’re a South African dreaming of tuk-tuk rides in Bangkok, mango sticky rice in Chiang…
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17 Rand-Friendly Overseas Destinations

If you’ve given up all hope of finding cheap international holiday destinations, don’t worry. We’ve found the best Rand-friendly destinations to bring South Africans the most bang for their buck.…
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Mauritius vs. Zanzibar: Which is Better?

Can’t decide between these two tropical islands? We explore the differences in getting there, visas, accommodation styles, activities, kids facilities and the cost to help you better decide.
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Travelstart Black Friday cheap flights 2025
Black Friday Cheap Flights 2025 (Up to 50% Off Flights)

If you’ve been waiting all year for Black Friday cheap flights, this is your moment. Whether you’re heading to Joburg for the vibes, Cape Town for the views, London for the cold (and rain), or Thailand for a soft-life reboot, these Black Friday flights specials are here to make your travels actually make sense. And surprise, surprise, you can score up to 50% off flights

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Do I Need a Visa to Transit Through Dubai?

Dubai, the land of glittering skyscrapers, airport shopping malls the size of small cities and a stopover hotspot for South Africans flying just about anywhere. But here’s the question that South Africans transiting through always ask: Do I need a visa to transit through Dubai? Let’s break down everything you need to know about the Dubai Transit Visa. Do South...

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Is Travelstart legit? 

Let’s get straight to it. Is Travelstart legit? Yes. We’ve been around since 1999, helping millions of travellers book flights, hotels and packages with...

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