{"id":2,"date":"2025-08-21T08:21:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T08:21:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-06-04T08:00:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T08:00:05","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
\r\n\t
\r\n\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"with\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n

\r\n Meet Otto: Africa\u2019s First AI Travel Assistant <\/h1>\r\n \r\n
\r\n The world\u2019s going AI. So is travel. AI isn\u2019t just writing poems and solving maths anymore. It\u2019s booking flights, planning trips and making travel way less admin. In 2025, travellers… <\/div>\r\n \r\n Read More <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n

\r\n Why Are Flights So Expensive in 2025? Let\u2019s Break It Down <\/h1>\r\n \r\n
\r\n If you\u2019ve recently searched for flights and felt personally attacked by the price, you\u2019re not alone. A lot of people are wondering: Why are flights so expensive in 2025? Let\u2019s… <\/div>\r\n \r\n Read More <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n

\r\n Thailand on a Budget: Things To Do Under R500 <\/h1>\r\n \r\n
\r\n Thailand on a budget isn\u2019t just possible, it\u2019s where your Rand becomes a rockstar. If you\u2019re a South African dreaming of tuk-tuk rides in Bangkok, mango sticky rice in Chiang… <\/div>\r\n \r\n Read More <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n

\r\n 17 Rand-Friendly Overseas Destinations <\/h1>\r\n \r\n
\r\n If you\u2019ve 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.… <\/div>\r\n \r\n Read More <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n

\r\n Mauritius vs. Zanzibar: Which is Better? <\/h1>\r\n \r\n
\r\n 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. <\/div>\r\n \r\n Read More <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n <\/span>\r\n \r\n <\/span>\r\n \r\n <\/span>\r\n \r\n <\/span>\r\n \r\n <\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n
\r\n\t\r\n\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\"\"<\/a><\/div>

Thailand<\/a><\/h1>

Some places whisper. Thailand sings. It\u2019s colour, flavour, sunshine, and…<\/p><\/div>

Learn More<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\"\"<\/a><\/div>

Doha<\/a><\/h1>

Some cities shout for attention. Doha just shines.It\u2019s glass towers,…<\/p><\/div>

Learn More<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\"\"<\/a><\/div>

Istanbul<\/a><\/h1>

Some cities have history. Istanbul is history but electric. This…<\/p><\/div>

Learn More<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\"\"<\/a><\/div>

Mauritius<\/a><\/h1>

The island that knows it\u2019s gorgeous, it doesn\u2019t need filters….<\/p><\/div>

Learn More<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\"\"<\/a><\/div>

Dubai<\/a><\/h1>

Dubai\u2019s got skyscrapers, sand dunes and sunshine turned up to…<\/p><\/div>

Learn More<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n

Book a flight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n <\/app-search>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Browse by Category <\/h4>\n\n\n
\r\n
\"\"<\/span>Travel Inspiration<\/span><\/div>
\"\"<\/span>Lifestyle<\/span><\/div>
\"\"<\/span>Travel<\/span><\/div>
\"\"<\/span>Visa<\/span><\/div>
\"\"<\/span>Blog<\/span><\/div><\/div>
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \"5\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n
\r\n\r\n
\r\n \"\"Blog<\/a>\"\"Travel<\/a> <\/div>\r\n \r\n\r\n
\r\n 5 Black Friday Mistakes You\u2019re Making in 2026 (and How to Avoid Them)\u00a0<\/a>\r\n <\/h5>\r\n\r\n
\r\n Black Friday has come a long way from fighting over the last discounted air fryer. Now you can shop from your couch, compare prices in seconds and even score cheaper... <\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n 28 October 2026 \r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \n\n\n\n

<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n

Where to next<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
View All<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n \"Travelstart <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Blog<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
Black Friday Cheap Flights 2026 (Up to 50% Off ...<\/a><\/h5>\r\n
\r\n

If you\u2019ve been waiting all year for cheap Black Friday flights, this is your moment. Whether you\u2019re heading to Joburg for the vibes, Cape Town for the views, London for the cold (and rain), or Thailand for a soft-life reboot, these Black Friday flight specials are here to make your travels actually make sense. And surprise, surprise, you can score up to 50% off flights<\/p> <\/div>\r\n

\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
October 30, 2026<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n \"\" <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Travel<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
Black Friday Holiday Deals 2026<\/a><\/h5>\r\n
\r\n

Cheap Holiday Packages, you didn\u2019t know you needed! Some people spend Black Friday hunting for a new TV. Others would...<\/p> <\/div>\r\n

\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
October 29, 2026<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n \"Black <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Blog<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Travel<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
5 Black Friday Mistakes You\u2019re Making in 2026 (and ...<\/a><\/h5>\r\n
\r\n

Black Friday 2024: Don\u2019t let these common shopping mistakes ruin your deals! Get more online deals and cheap prices with...<\/p> <\/div>\r\n

\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
October 28, 2026<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n \"Earn <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Travelstart stuff<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
Monetise Your Travel Site: Earn Commission as a Travelstart ...<\/a><\/h5>\r\n
\r\n

If you run a travel blog, a guesthouse, a tour company, or any website with a travel-minded audience, you\u2019ve probably...<\/p> <\/div>\r\n

\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
October 23, 2026<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n \"Dubai <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Lifestyle<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
5 Days in Dubai: The Itinerary I\u2019d Do Again ...<\/a><\/h5>\r\n
\r\n

Dubai is one of those places you think you know before you arrive. Burj Khalifa? Obviously. Huge malls? Of course. Gold everywhere? Naturally. But five days in the city showed me there\u2019s a lot more to a Dubai itinerary than...<\/p> <\/div>\r\n

\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
September 30, 2026<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Travel<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
9 Business Class Perks Nobody Tells You About (And ...<\/a><\/h5>\r\n
\r\n

Business class is more than a bigger seat You know the walk. You board, glance left at people already sipping...<\/p> <\/div>\r\n

\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
September 30, 2026<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n \"How <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Travel<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
How to find good prices for flights? 2026 Fare ...<\/a><\/h5>\r\n
\r\n

Is R10,000 a good flight price? Depends where you\u2019re going. It could be a steal for London and a little...<\/p> <\/div>\r\n

\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
September 17, 2026<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n \"Travelling <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Blog<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
Flying With Kids: Tips & Hacks Parents Need to ...<\/a><\/h5>\r\n
\r\n

Flying with children comes with questions nobody thinks to ask until the booking is already made. Will your baby need...<\/p> <\/div>\r\n

\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
September 14, 2026<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n \"\" <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Travelstart stuff<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
Flight Sale Guide: Find the Cheap Fares That Actually ...<\/a><\/h5>\r\n
\r\n

Saw a flight sale, searched your dates and the price barely moved? Before you come for us in the comments,...<\/p> <\/div>\r\n

\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
August 23, 2026<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n \"Digital <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Visa<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
Digital Nomad Visas Explained for South Africans<\/a><\/h5>\r\n
\r\n

Working remotely from another country sounds simple enough. Laptop. Wi-Fi. A slightly better view from your desk. But\u2026immigration, tax and...<\/p> <\/div>\r\n

\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
August 18, 2026<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n \"How <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Blog<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Travel<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Travelstart stuff<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
How To Apply for an Australian Visa<\/a><\/h5>\r\n
\r\n

From Sydney\u2019s harbour and Melbourne\u2019s laneways to Perth\u2019s beaches and Brisbane\u2019s sunshine, Australia gives you plenty of reasons to cross...<\/p> <\/div>\r\n

\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
August 5, 2026<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n \"How <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Blog<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Travel<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Visa<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
New Zealand Visa Application: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/h5>\r\n
\r\n

From glowworm caves and M\u0101ori culture to Auckland\u2019s harbours, Wellington\u2019s arts scene and Queenstown\u2019s mountains, New Zealand is worth the...<\/p> <\/div>\r\n

\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
August 4, 2026<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
\r\n
\r\n \r\n \"Things <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
\r\n \r\n \r\n \"\" <\/span>\r\n Lifestyle<\/span>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
Things to Do in Cape Town Under R200<\/a><\/h5>\r\n
\r\n

What can R200 get you in Cape Town? From cheap eats and wine tastings to museums, hikes and slightly questionable...<\/p> <\/div>\r\n

\r\n Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
July 24, 2026<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \n\n\n\n
\n
View all <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n

Skip the wait, not the trip.
<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get the app<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

OR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Browse by Category Where to next Skip the wait, not the trip. Get the app OR<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":104921,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_destination_ratings":[],"_destination_review_count":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"yoast_head":"\nTravelstart Blog - Travel Insights, Tips and Inspiration<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Travelstart Blog delivers all the best travel insights, travel tips and inspiration to help you embark on your next adventure. Where to next?\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Travelstart Blog - Travel Insights, Tips and Inspiration\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Travelstart Blog delivers all the best travel insights, travel tips and inspiration to help you embark on your next adventure. Where to next?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Travelstart Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-06-04T08:00:05+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/travelstart-logo.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Travelstart Blog - Travel Insights, Tips and Inspiration\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/5\\\/2025\\\/11\\\/travelstart-logo.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-08-21T08:21:02+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-06-04T08:00:05+00:00\",\"description\":\"The Travelstart Blog delivers all the best travel insights, travel tips and inspiration to help you embark on your next adventure. Where to next?\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/5\\\/2025\\\/11\\\/travelstart-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/5\\\/2025\\\/11\\\/travelstart-logo.png\",\"width\":400,\"height\":400},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Home\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Travelstart Blog\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Travelstart Blog\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/5\\\/2025\\\/08\\\/logo.svg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/5\\\/2025\\\/08\\\/logo.svg\",\"width\":147,\"height\":35,\"caption\":\"Travelstart Blog\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.travelstart.co.za\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Travelstart Blog - Travel Insights, Tips and Inspiration","description":"The Travelstart Blog delivers all the best travel insights, travel tips and inspiration to help you embark on your next adventure. Where to next?","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Travelstart Blog - Travel Insights, Tips and Inspiration","og_description":"The Travelstart Blog delivers all the best travel insights, travel tips and inspiration to help you embark on your next adventure. Where to next?","og_url":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/","og_site_name":"Travelstart Blog","article_modified_time":"2026-06-04T08:00:05+00:00","og_image":[{"width":400,"height":400,"url":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/travelstart-logo.png","type":"image\/png"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/","url":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/","name":"Travelstart Blog - Travel Insights, Tips and Inspiration","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/travelstart-logo.png","datePublished":"2025-08-21T08:21:02+00:00","dateModified":"2026-06-04T08:00:05+00:00","description":"The Travelstart Blog delivers all the best travel insights, travel tips and inspiration to help you embark on your next adventure. Where to next?","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/travelstart-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/travelstart-logo.png","width":400,"height":400},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Home"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/","name":"Travelstart Blog","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/#organization","name":"Travelstart Blog","url":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/logo.svg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/logo.svg","width":147,"height":35,"caption":"Travelstart Blog"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":105447,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions\/105447"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/104921"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}