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Brandon Mlilo
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...
How to Apply for a Passport in South Africa in 2025
Searching “how to apply for passport in South Africa,”or even “what to do if my passport is lost or stolen”?...
Can I Travel If My Visa Is Expiring Soon?
You are dreaming of travelling, bags packed… but your visa is flirting with its expiry date. The big question becomes:...
Warmest Places in South Africa During Winter
South Africa’s winter (June to August) isn’t a shutdown season, it’s a heat-hunt! If you're Googling "warmest places in South...
Children Travelling Alone? Here’s What’s Needed
Your child is flying alone. You’ve booked the ticket, picked the seat, maybe even packed their snacks. But unless you’ve...
Top 5 Snorkelling Spots in Cape Town
Think snorkeling is only good in Bali, the Maldives, or Australia? Think again. Cape Town isn’t just the world’s best...
Exploring South Africa’s Vibrant Food Scene
South Africa's vibrant food scene is a feast for the senses. From renowned five-star restaurants to delicious food markets, South...
The Suite Life: Latitude Aparthotel Review
Earlier this month, we were invited to stay at Latitude Aparthotel and experience what makes this trendy establishment a favourite...
20 Spots to Experience Cape Town Like A Local
[Updated October 2020] Local knowledge involves a hard-won, intricate understanding of a place; it’s not easily dug up in guide...
12 Best Braai Spots in South Africa
The world over, South Africans gather to celebrate Heritage Day the way we know best - over a fire, cold...
Why the GoPro is Your Best Travel Companion
Nearly everyone who has an interest in the best travel cameras has heard about GoPro. The company has made a...
Diving in Thailand: The Top 7 Dive Sites to Explore
Apart from picturesque stretches of tropical beaches, streets lined with food stalls, gilded temples, and world-renowned Thai hospitality, Thailand is...
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One thing I have noticed since Travelstart started expanding to multiple markets all over the world (10 currently, to be exact) is that everyone is hypercritical of their own countries. It doesn’t matter if you’re Nigerian, South African, Kenyan or even British or German, chances are you’ll think your country is worse off than everyone else in one way or...
March 24, 2014
Weekly Travel News – Week 12
Welcome to your travel news roundup – the weekly installment on the...
March 21, 2014
7 MH370 Hoaxes Currently Duping The Public
Ever since the tragic and mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370...
March 20, 2014
Going Gorillas In Uganda: A Story Of Trekking & Travel In East Africa
Linda Markovina is working as a freelance Photojournalist, Travel and Fiction Writer....
March 19, 2014
A Guide To Sensory Travel: Wandering With Sight, Touch, Smell, Sound And Taste
Linda Markovina is working as a freelance Photojournalist, Travel and Fiction Writer....
March 18, 2014
The Most Unfair Visa Situations For South Africans
Visa-free access to countries doesn't always work both ways. We look at...
March 17, 2014
Weekly Travel News – Week 11
Welcome to your travel news roundup – the weekly installment on the...
March 14, 2014
Bygone Boeing Photos Portray The Grace And Glory Of Air Travel In The 1970s
When Boeing originally designed the 747 they considered it a low-end product,...
March 13, 2014
A Whirlwind Tour Of Istanbul
I recently went to Istanbul for business and thought I would jot...
March 10, 2014
Weekly Travel News – Week 10
Welcome to your travel news roundup – the weekly installment on the...
March 7, 2014
A Three Storey Journey Through Travelstart’s Cape Town Offices
Our Cape Town headquarters occupy Floors 7, 8 and 9 of an...
March 7, 2014
