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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 trips and making travel way less admin. In 2025, travellers…
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Why Are Flights So Expensive in 2025? Let’s Break It Down

If you’ve recently searched for flights and felt personally attacked by the price, you’re not alone. A lot of people are wondering: Why are flights so expensive in 2025? Let’s…
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Thailand on a Budget: Things To Do Under R500

Thailand on a budget isn’t just possible, it’s where your Rand becomes a rockstar. If you’re a South African dreaming of tuk-tuk rides in Bangkok, mango sticky rice in Chiang…
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17 Rand-Friendly Overseas Destinations

If you’ve given up all hope of finding cheap international holiday destinations, don’t worry. We’ve found the best Rand-friendly destinations to bring South Africans the most bang for their buck.…
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Mauritius vs. Zanzibar: Which is Better?

Can’t decide between these two tropical islands? We explore the differences in getting there, visas, accommodation styles, activities, kids facilities and the cost to help you better decide.
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15 Things to Know Before You Travel to Qatar

Planning a trip to Qatar but drowning in questions? Relax. This Qatar travel guide clears up every “Should I?”, “Can I?”, “Do I need to…?” floating around your brain. Whether you’re a South African finally cashing in leave days or a global traveller curious about the Middle East’s glow-up destination. Here are all the things you need to know about Qatar, from top attractions, visa

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What is an eVisa and how to apply for it?

Visas used to mean queues, stamps and enough paperwork to kill a forest. Now? You can get one while sipping coffee in your pajamas. That’s the magic of the eVisa. Let’s break down exactly how to apply for an eVisa, which countries offer eVisas, and clear up any immigration questions you have. This is your ultimate eVisa application guide. What...

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Is Travelstart legit? 

Let’s get straight to it. Is Travelstart legit? Yes. We’ve been around since 1999, helping millions of travellers book flights, hotels and packages with...

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