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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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We list 20 of the hippest, small-of-space but big-on-atmosphere places to eat, drink and chill in Cape Town. You may not be able to swing a cat but you will come away wallet relatively undamaged and smiling. 1. Ferdinando’s Pizzeria, Kloof Street This is definitely my favourite pizza experience in Cape Town. Ferdinando (spot him on the left, he’s the...
May 4, 2015
15 Celebrations of African Cool in JHB, CT & DURBS
Here are 15 ways to celebrate the incredible music, art, fashion and culinary talent...
April 28, 2015
Unpacking The Mumbai Sandwich – A Multilayered 24/7 City
Crammed between the slums, colonies and high-rise apartments of Mumbai I discovered...
April 24, 2015
Six Secrets Capetonians Are Keeping To Themselves
The best adventures can happen in your backyard. We’re here to get...
April 21, 2015
How My Wife & I Spent Quality Time Together In Mauritius Even With Two Kids
Mauritius can be a great family holiday, but your holiday accommodation can...
April 15, 2015
Singapore Beyond Slings & Raffles – Focus On The Supremely Clean Sovereign City-State
It’s after 9pm and I’m in the warm waters of Hotel Jen’s 19th...
April 10, 2015
Vote For Travelstart In The 2015 World Travel Awards
We are excited to be a nominee in the category of “Africa’s...
April 7, 2015
10 Photos To Convince You That The Philippines Should Be Your Next Trip
I had the immense privilege of being able to visit the Pearl...
April 2, 2015
20 Photos Of Table Mountain National Park Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
On any given day or night people can be found hiking the...
March 26, 2015
The Future Is Now In The UAE: 20 Exclusive Dubai Photos
Expats make up over 88% of the population in the UAE. Not...
March 16, 2015
5 Of The Weirdest Jet Lag Inducing Flights
Anyone who has flown overseas, particularly East to West or vice versa,...
March 12, 2015
