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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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Travelling to the UK for South African passport holders has become somewhat daunting with the current visa restrictions that were introduced in 2008. The days of travelling freely in and out of the UK are something of the past. While Isabel Potgieter, SA’s British High Commission spokesperson, is making no promises about any change in the foreseeable future, she...
July 11, 2017
This Jozi Gin Distillery Is The Place To Be
Craft gin is having a moment right now, with more and more...
July 4, 2017
15 Tips For Beginner Drone Photographers
“in light wind conditions, setting the shutter speed as low as 1/6th...
June 29, 2017
We Came. We Saw. We Captured
Instagram has drastically revolutionised the way we look at photography and...
June 28, 2017
Fun, Affordable & Unique Tours To Do From Cape Town
Transformative travel is the major travel trend of 2017. This is travel...
June 28, 2017
Help Travelstart Fill 27 Suitcases This Mandela Day!
Mandela Day 2017 18 July 2017 marks the commemoration of yet another...
June 26, 2017
Plan An Incredible All-Inclusive, Week-Long Holiday For R10 000 Or Less
It’s possible to plan a week-long, all-inclusive dream holiday for R10, 000...
June 22, 2017
10 Incredible Instaworthy Hiking Trails Around The World
To quote the infamous Lord Byron, “there is pleasure in the pathless...
June 20, 2017
10 Pro Photographers On How To Take Better Travel Photos
10 of South Africa’s pro photographers and top Instagrammers share photography tips...
June 19, 2017
Share Your #BestTravelMoment & Win A Trip to Rome and a Nikon D7500
The seductive beauty of Italy has weaved its ways through many a...
June 13, 2017
Qatar Airways: Flight Suspension Update
Concerned flyers may have heard about the ruptured diplomatic relations between Qatar...
June 8, 2017