“The eye has to travel” – Diana Vreeland
Travelstart brings you instaworthy destinations to fuel your wanderlust, magical spaces and places to inspire your travels and forge unforgettable travel memories.
Fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, Turkey
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These magical spires of hardened volcanic ash and basalt have worn away to pillars that stand as tall as 40 meters. One of Turkey’s jewels, tourists can even stay in some of the ancient caves carved into the rock.
All you need to visit Turkey is an easy to get e-visa! Find affordable and direct flights to Turkey here.
New York from the air!
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Take a flight over the greatest city in the world with FlyNYON, a company devoted to helping you get the best insta snaps of the city. Find out more about FlyNYON’s incredible instaworthy helicopter flights here.
Book amazing flights to the city that never sleeps here.
Gain perspective on the famous Bolivian Salt Flats
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Consider travelling during the shoulder season (April to May or October to November) for the cheapest flights.
Find amazing flights to sassy La Paz here.
Ice cream and classic beach huts in Muizenberg, Cape Town
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These cheerfully-coloured Victorian bathing-huts are the epitome of holidays by the seaside. Muizenberg retains its nostalgic seaside charm but with brand new coffee spots and restaurants giving it a new lease on life.
Find cheap flights to Cape Town here.
Majestic Lion’s Head, Cape Town
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Taking less than an hour to climb, Lion’s Head is the perfect any-time hike which gives you unparalleled views of the Mother city and an instaworthy shot to remember.
Mighty Macmac Falls, Mpumalanga
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The Scottish miners who surfed the gold rush in the 1870’s gave their name to these nearly 70m tall falls. One of Mpumalanga’s many attractions, this instaworthy destination is worth the trip.
Visit the famous Fushimi Inari shrine, Kyoto
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Follow famous insta couple Murad Osmann and Natalia Zakharova as they traverse the world. Kyoto Fushimi Inari shrine can be found at the foot of a mountain. There are many trails and temples to visit here so take your time.
Kayak with sharks in Exuma, Bahamas
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One of the top kayak detsinations on earth!
Get front row seats to the greatest show on earth when you see the Northern Lights
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Undeniably the best spot for an instaworthy sunrise visit affordable Angkor Wat in Cambodia
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Top travel tip:
Wake up early and enter by the West gate to avoid the crowds.
Find cheap flights to Siem, Reap, Cambodia here.
Visit magical Parc Guell and revel in all of Gaudi’s Catalan Modernist creations
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Find amazing flights to sun-drenched Barcelona here.
Visit picture perfect Positano, Italy
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For a room with a view head to magical Positano on Italy’s dreamy Amalfi coast. This is what holidays are made of.
Find cheap flights to Italy here.
Breathtaking Blyde River Canyon, Mpumalanga
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Visit the third largest canyon in the world and be sure to make an instaworthy stop at God’s Window for a spectacular insta snap.
The Shipwreck beach, Zakynthos, Greece
This Ionian island jewel has a cove known as Navagio or shipwreck beach.
Find amazing flights to Greece here.
There’s never been a better time to visit visa-free Russia
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South Africans can now travel to Russia for 90 days visa-free. Visit the famous onion-domed Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow. These confectionary-coloured domes are a feast for the eyes.
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Old Harry Rocks, UK
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These three chalk formations mark the most easterly point of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Find reasonable flights to the UK here.
Visit the Abbey on the sea: magnificent Mont Saint-Michel
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This french commune surrounded by tidal waters was perfect for keeping would-be attackers at bay. The Mont even remained unconquered during the Hundred Years’ War. Louis XI later turned the Mont into a prison. This picturesque Abbey and island is visited by more than 3 million people each year.