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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 For those tourists looking to fly to Johannesburg who venture out of the normal confines of the city, the Soweto Hotel provides a fascinating stop-over point. Although technically part of the Holiday Inn chain, the hotel doesn’t feel like a mass market production – probably because of its location. The hotel and conference centre lies in Kliptown, one of the oldest...
January 13, 2012
Travelstart Funded School Achieves 100% Matric Pass Rate
When Travelstart CEO Stephan Ekbergh discovered the Thembalitsha School of Hope in...
January 10, 2012
Novotel and Microsoft Create Room of the Future
Don’t you sometimes wish you could take a peek into the future?...
January 9, 2012
The Magic of Bubbles Festival
Image credit What could be more fabulous, at the beginning of December...
January 6, 2012
Legoland Windsor to Open Hotel in March 2012
The fun at Legoland Windsor doesn’t need to end when the park...
January 5, 2012
Signal Snowboard Team Designs iSnowboard
As if we don’t spend enough time on our iPhones, iPads and...
December 30, 2011
10 reasons to love Cape Town in the summer
Image credit 1. The days are long – reallllly long. The sun...
December 29, 2011
Comtel Air Demands Cash for Fuel on Fuel Stop in Vienna
As unbelievable as it souds, passengers on a Comtel Air flight from...
December 28, 2011
Seeing London (Day 3 of 3) – Double-Decker Exploration
My wife and I just spent 4 days in London with our...
December 21, 2011
Seeing London (Day 2 of 3) – Tate Modern and London Eye
My wife and I just spent 4 days in London with our...
December 21, 2011
Seeing London (Day 1 of 3) – Exhibition Road
My wife and I just spent 4 days in London with our...
December 21, 2011
