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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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Image credit One of the things I love most about travelling is when I ask friends who have been to the same place for tips, and they give me really specific tips. So I don’t want to hear: “Go to this neighbourhood, it’s kind of interesting.” I want to hear: “Go to this specific place, order this, and appreciate this.”...
April 15, 2013
HQ Monday special
Image credit Do you love steak? Who doesn’t? (Except from vegetarians, of...
April 14, 2013
Alexander Upstairs: live venue
Image credit I don’t know why it surprises me so much, but...
April 13, 2013
A morning in Bree St, Cape Town
Image credit If you have a morning to spare one day in...
April 12, 2013
Delicious frozen yogurt at Wakaberry, Cape Town
Delicious!
April 11, 2013
Samoa Air starts charging passengers by weight
Good or bad idea?
April 3, 2013
Swedish Business Week Profiles Travelstart Boss, Stephan Ekbergh
Our boss, Stephan Ekbergh, is quite the maverick type. He built Travelstart...
March 28, 2013
Witzenberg Media Educational Tour
The Western Cape is full of little gems and I was lucky...
March 25, 2013
Commander Chris Hadfield Tweets pics of your hood from space
If you’re looking for someone new to follow on Twitter then you...
March 11, 2013
Swellendam restaurants become StreetSmart
Swellendam has become the latest town to join StreetSmart SA, a non-profit...
February 22, 2013
Gourmet burgers at their finest
Cape Town seems to have exploded in the gourmet-burger-making business in the...
February 19, 2013
