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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 have seldom heard a train go by and not wished I was on it.” – Paul Theroux The whooshing sound of a train drawing into a station, billowing steam and the possibility of getting on and going somewhere completely unexpected… Trains remind us of the Golden Age of travel when people went travelling for months at a time...
February 18, 2016
The Beginner’s Guide To Thai(sland) Hopping
This is a guest article for the Travelstart Blog by Rob Christian....
February 17, 2016
48 Hours In Amazing Durban
Let Travelstart be your guide to an action-packed two-day getaway in tropical...
February 15, 2016
The Great South African Road Trip
“I feel a fluttering in my stomach – we truly are lucky...
February 12, 2016
15 of The Best Burgers In & Around Johannesburg
In recent years, the great burger debate has raged amongst residents of...
February 3, 2016
Cool New Cape Town Spots To Discover
Cape Town with its majestic city views and salty-white beaches leaves most...
February 1, 2016
Cape Town’s Ultimate Inner City Bar-Hopping Guide
In summer Cape Town’s streets spill-over with Capetonians indulging in a friendly...
January 29, 2016
27 Of The Best Cape Town Markets: A Guide
Welcome to Travelstart’s nifty guide to the best brocantes in and around...
January 27, 2016
Booking Your Round The World Ticket – Everything You Need To Know
“Are you a go-with-the-flow explorer or a savvy tick-all-the-boxes planner?” So you’ve...
January 25, 2016
50 Of The Most Jaw-Dropping Places To Visit In Africa In 2016
Travelstart is here to inspire you with 50 incredible, jaw-dropping natural and...
January 22, 2016
Now You Can Tweet @Travelstart With #DomesticDeals For Instant Flight Quotes
It’s a nauseating experience trawling multiple websites, signing up to ten different...
January 22, 2016