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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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If you look beneath the obvious, South Africa is filled with unusual characters and amazing sights just waiting to be explored. Besides the majesty of the Big 5 and our incredible mountains, rivers and Heritage sites, it’s worth considering South Africa’s offbeat tourist attractions like our little-known inland diving spot or a monument you can see all the way from...
October 21, 2016
152 Travelstarters participate in the 2016 Outsurance KFM Gun Run
The Gun Run is an annual half marathon held in Cape Town,...
October 20, 2016
10 Unusual Things To Do In And Around Cape Town You Probably Don’t Know About
Travelstart brings you 10 unusual, fun things to do in and around...
October 14, 2016
You Know What They Say About All Work And No Play…
Down at Travelstart HQ the team tends to work a little harder...
October 12, 2016
10 Of The Most Haunted Places Around South Africa
Stranger Things keeping you up at night? In the spirit of Halloween...
October 10, 2016
Massively Overrated Attractions And What To Do Instead
Sometimes holiday brochures don’t tell the whole truth, you might see an...
October 7, 2016
Travelling For Work Just Got Cooler!
Sure, travelling for work is already pretty cool. Exploring a foreign city...
October 6, 2016
10 Amazing Flying Hacks
Travelstart brings you 10 ways to make your next flight a dream...
October 5, 2016
Travelstart Wins at PriceCheck Awards
Last week the PriceCheck Tech and Ecommerce Awards were held in Cape...
September 30, 2016
The Coolest New Must-Try Restaurants To Check Out In Cape Town
Capetonians know the reward of long summer evenings on Clifton and hikes...
September 28, 2016
A Home Away From Home: Why Travellers Love Airbnb
Imagine having a holiday house in every city in the world. With...
September 19, 2016