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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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Cheap car hire in South Africa and abroad through the Travelstart and Avis partnership
Cheapest Car hire in South Africa – AVIS x Travelstart

Looking for cheap car hire in South Africa? Planning a local road trip, an overseas escape, or just trying to figure out if you can book flights and car hire in one place without losing your mind? Good news. You can.  Travelstart has partnered with AVIS, one of the world’s most trusted car rental brands, to bring seamless, affordable car hire straight to the Travelstart

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The 10 BEST Cheap Things to Do in Doha

Doha on a budget is very much a thing. And no, you do not need oil money or influencer money to enjoy it. This city knows how to flex quietly. Gold-lit skylines, desert drama, sea views and culture that hits different. Even better, a lot of it is free or highly rated budget-friendly activities. Here’s your guide to the 10...

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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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