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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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I always feel like a bit of a cheapskate when I pick up my boyfriend at the airport arrival hall with nothing else but a kiss and a smile. Some people seem to go all out with entire welcoming committees including clusters of balloons, bouquets of flowers and handmade banners that state ‘Welcome Home’. Every time I watch those people...
March 8, 2012
Four Fun Activities in Mauritius
Travelstart’s Customer Service Team Leader, Masha, got married last year and had...
March 7, 2012
Review: Qatar Airways Business Class
Not surprisingly, everything in Qatar Airways’ Business Class offering is bigger and...
March 6, 2012
Travel Notes from Venice, Italy
When you fly into Venice on a clear day you’ll already get...
February 29, 2012
The Cape Town Cycle Tour: Everything you need to know
[Updated March 2020] The Cape Town Cycle Tour is a long-established tradition...
February 29, 2012
A Must do Jozi Experience: a drink (or two) at Johannesburg’s Oldest Watering Hole The Guildhall
If there is one thing Joburgers (and South Africans) love to do,...
February 28, 2012
UK Website Sells Divorce Package Trips
A website called QuickdivorceUK.com has started offering package deals to the Dominican...
February 23, 2012
The best way to see Cape Town
Although not a city short on places to go for magnificent views...
February 16, 2012
Signs of Amsterdam
I always find signs interesting when I travel. From the funny and...
February 15, 2012
Valentine’s Day Picnic Spots
Every year the pressure is on to plan something even more romantic...
February 13, 2012
Chinese New Year in the Joburg Inner City
Joburg is a unique city in that it has 2 Chinatowns: one...
February 10, 2012
