The Jax Blog<\/strong><\/h2>\nFrom a young age Jacqui Cooks (@thejaxblog<\/a>) from the The Jax Blog<\/a> had a quenchless appetite for travel and nothing was going defer this passion. Through blood, sweat and tears, many long hours of hard work and her unwavering determination, she was able to fulfill her dreams to see the world. Little did she know that this would be the start of a lifelong romance which could never be tempered, \u201c16 years, 20 countries and countless memories later I\u2019m still the same wanderluster I ever was\u2026.for the love of travel,\u201d comments Jacqui.<\/p>\nFrom the Americas, to Australia and everything in between, Jacqui is still conquering the world one country at a time.<\/p>\n
All you need is a dream. If there is a will, there is always a way. The only person standing between you and your dream getaway is yourself. That said Jacqui has her own advice on wanderlust dreamers, \u201cI have a new motto now: Stop dreaming Start Travelling!\u201d<\/p>\n
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*Photo credit:\u00a0Mystic Posts_Stephen Ryan<\/h6>\nInspired Living SA<\/strong><\/h2>\nRecently, when asked why I love to travel\u00a0my answer was incredibly\u00a0simple, it allows me\u00a0to escape everyday life!\u201d comments Fiona Rossiter (@inspired_lifeSA<\/a>) of Inspired Living<\/a>.<\/p>\nGetting away from the daily grind is one of the many reasons why people like to travel. However, this could mean anything from a weekend at the coast, to a totally new immersive experience abroad. Fiona comments \u201cAlong with being the perfect \u201cescape\u201d travel allows me to experience different cultures.\u201d<\/p>\n
Perhaps you\u2019d like to learn Spanish, or trek up Mount Everest, or maybe you want to dazzle your guests with the awesome cooking skills you inherited on your trip to India. Your interpretation of \u201ctravel\u201d is what makes your escape perfect for you.<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t need to cross oceans to create the perfect dream. Fiona has always been a firm believer that taking a shorter trip to a local destination, or even just across our borders to one of our neighbouring countries is just as much of an adventure and sometimes friendlier on the budget.<\/p>\n
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*Photo Credit: Go Overseas<\/h6>\nMishka Patel<\/strong><\/h2>\nDoesn\u2019t it scare you to think that there are places in the world that you may never actually see? You might hear about them, or read about them in travel magazines but you might never set foot on that foreign soil. That\u2019s enough of a reason to stop collecting things and start collecting memories.\u00a0 Experiences in life are what mould you so why not become a citizen of the world.<\/p>\n
Lifestyle blogger Mishka Patel (@MishkaPatel<\/a>) comments \u201cTo me, what being able to travel means is the following: The ability and opportunity to become visually rich\u2026.They say money is everything, but I long to become rich in experience.\u201d Being rich is a relative term and we often get it confused. If travel feeds your soul then start small with local destinations. It\u2019s a great way to learn about your own country\u2019s treasures and in time your next stop might just be the world.
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<\/p>\n*Photo Credit: TourRadar<\/h6>\nThe Authentic girl<\/strong><\/h2>\nLifestyle Blogger Megan (@blogauthentic<\/a>) of The Authentic Girl<\/a>, remembers her first international trip in 2000. While excited for the new experiences which lay ahead, she was equally as nervous to hit foreign ground. Well until she landed anyway. Megan comments, \u00a0\u00a0\u201cWe boarded the plane, watched the safety presentation carefully, took off to Germany and I never looked back. My whole life changed after that holiday.\u201d<\/p>\nWhen was the last time you did something for the time? Maybe it\u2019s time for a new adventure? It\u2019s never too late find a new hobby, especially if it\u2019s one that will enrich your life with experiences and memories you will preserve forever. Megan comments, \u201cI always encourage people to travel, both locally and internationally as it opens your mind to different cultures and experiences. Travelling opens your mind to new experiences, and I truly believe, it makes us more tolerant of other people, their beliefs and culture.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Chasing the Rainbow<\/strong><\/h2>\nIt might seem daunting to travel with your family, but it really doesn\u2019t have to be. If the budget doesn\u2019t always allow for international travel, that\u2019s hardly a reason to rule out holidays altogether. We are so fortunate to be able to call South Africa home and have the chance to explore our own back garden. We have scenic gems around just about every corner.
\nChasing the Rainbow<\/a> \u00a0otherwise known as the Dirsuwei family (@therainbowSA<\/a>) refer to themselves as a \u2018conventional family doing extraordinary things\u2019. The family are currently exploring South Africa (as a family of five) one holiday at a time, \u201cFor us, travel is about more than just seeing new places and doing new things together as a family. It is magic in its simplest and most humanly accessible form.\u201d Comments the Dirsuwei family.
\nFor many travel is less about bucket list adventures, and more about being mindful that the world is your oyster. It\u2019s accessible to everyone. Stand at the top of the world when you climb up Table Mountain, or find your inner peace when sitting in Artist Diana Grahams garden at The Eco-Shrine at Hogsback. It\u2019s these moments that make us feel alive. Don\u2019t just exist letting life pass you by, get out there and experience all the beauty this world has to offer.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Table-Mountain_Julian-Schroeder_Resized.jpg\")
<\/h3>\n*Photo Credit: Julian Schroeder<\/h6>\nPainting in Pink<\/strong><\/h2>\nDigital Content Influencer and content creator Tamlyn Jacobus (@TammyJacobus<\/a>) of Painting in Pink<\/a> claims that Franschhoek is one of her favourite holiday spots. Being a Mom and business owner means that spontaneous holidays with your girlfriends or husband to exotic destinations is not always an option. In fact Tamlyn drew quickly to the realisation that Cape Town has all the beauty one actually needs, Tamlyn comments \u201cRealising that I didn\u2019t have to hop on a plane or spend thousands to travel was one of the best life discoveries I\u2019ve made thus far.\u201d
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Ok, so you\u2019re ready to travel but you\u2019re not quite sure which destination to go to whether it be domestic or international, or what a trip might cost? That\u2019s where Travelstart comes in. We\u2019re experts when it comes to tailor making your dream holiday, whether it is flights you are looking for or, or preferred airlines to use, or maybe you would prefer an all-inclusive holiday package<\/a>, we have something for everyone. We\u2019ve got flight specials<\/a>\u00a0coming out of our ears. So go on, starting living your travel dreams!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
From the Americas, to Australia and everything in between, Jacqui is still conquering the world one country at a time.<\/p>\n
All you need is a dream. If there is a will, there is always a way. The only person standing between you and your dream getaway is yourself. That said Jacqui has her own advice on wanderlust dreamers, \u201cI have a new motto now: Stop dreaming Start Travelling!\u201d<\/p>\n
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*Photo credit:\u00a0Mystic Posts_Stephen Ryan<\/h6>\nInspired Living SA<\/strong><\/h2>\nRecently, when asked why I love to travel\u00a0my answer was incredibly\u00a0simple, it allows me\u00a0to escape everyday life!\u201d comments Fiona Rossiter (@inspired_lifeSA<\/a>) of Inspired Living<\/a>.<\/p>\nGetting away from the daily grind is one of the many reasons why people like to travel. However, this could mean anything from a weekend at the coast, to a totally new immersive experience abroad. Fiona comments \u201cAlong with being the perfect \u201cescape\u201d travel allows me to experience different cultures.\u201d<\/p>\n
Perhaps you\u2019d like to learn Spanish, or trek up Mount Everest, or maybe you want to dazzle your guests with the awesome cooking skills you inherited on your trip to India. Your interpretation of \u201ctravel\u201d is what makes your escape perfect for you.<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t need to cross oceans to create the perfect dream. Fiona has always been a firm believer that taking a shorter trip to a local destination, or even just across our borders to one of our neighbouring countries is just as much of an adventure and sometimes friendlier on the budget.<\/p>\n
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*Photo Credit: Go Overseas<\/h6>\nMishka Patel<\/strong><\/h2>\nDoesn\u2019t it scare you to think that there are places in the world that you may never actually see? You might hear about them, or read about them in travel magazines but you might never set foot on that foreign soil. That\u2019s enough of a reason to stop collecting things and start collecting memories.\u00a0 Experiences in life are what mould you so why not become a citizen of the world.<\/p>\n
Lifestyle blogger Mishka Patel (@MishkaPatel<\/a>) comments \u201cTo me, what being able to travel means is the following: The ability and opportunity to become visually rich\u2026.They say money is everything, but I long to become rich in experience.\u201d Being rich is a relative term and we often get it confused. If travel feeds your soul then start small with local destinations. It\u2019s a great way to learn about your own country\u2019s treasures and in time your next stop might just be the world.
\n<\/p>\n*Photo Credit: TourRadar<\/h6>\nThe Authentic girl<\/strong><\/h2>\nLifestyle Blogger Megan (@blogauthentic<\/a>) of The Authentic Girl<\/a>, remembers her first international trip in 2000. While excited for the new experiences which lay ahead, she was equally as nervous to hit foreign ground. Well until she landed anyway. Megan comments, \u00a0\u00a0\u201cWe boarded the plane, watched the safety presentation carefully, took off to Germany and I never looked back. My whole life changed after that holiday.\u201d<\/p>\nWhen was the last time you did something for the time? Maybe it\u2019s time for a new adventure? It\u2019s never too late find a new hobby, especially if it\u2019s one that will enrich your life with experiences and memories you will preserve forever. Megan comments, \u201cI always encourage people to travel, both locally and internationally as it opens your mind to different cultures and experiences. Travelling opens your mind to new experiences, and I truly believe, it makes us more tolerant of other people, their beliefs and culture.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Chasing the Rainbow<\/strong><\/h2>\nIt might seem daunting to travel with your family, but it really doesn\u2019t have to be. If the budget doesn\u2019t always allow for international travel, that\u2019s hardly a reason to rule out holidays altogether. We are so fortunate to be able to call South Africa home and have the chance to explore our own back garden. We have scenic gems around just about every corner.
\nChasing the Rainbow<\/a> \u00a0otherwise known as the Dirsuwei family (@therainbowSA<\/a>) refer to themselves as a \u2018conventional family doing extraordinary things\u2019. The family are currently exploring South Africa (as a family of five) one holiday at a time, \u201cFor us, travel is about more than just seeing new places and doing new things together as a family. It is magic in its simplest and most humanly accessible form.\u201d Comments the Dirsuwei family.
\nFor many travel is less about bucket list adventures, and more about being mindful that the world is your oyster. It\u2019s accessible to everyone. Stand at the top of the world when you climb up Table Mountain, or find your inner peace when sitting in Artist Diana Grahams garden at The Eco-Shrine at Hogsback. It\u2019s these moments that make us feel alive. Don\u2019t just exist letting life pass you by, get out there and experience all the beauty this world has to offer.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n*Photo Credit: Julian Schroeder<\/h6>\nPainting in Pink<\/strong><\/h2>\nDigital Content Influencer and content creator Tamlyn Jacobus (@TammyJacobus<\/a>) of Painting in Pink<\/a> claims that Franschhoek is one of her favourite holiday spots. Being a Mom and business owner means that spontaneous holidays with your girlfriends or husband to exotic destinations is not always an option. In fact Tamlyn drew quickly to the realisation that Cape Town has all the beauty one actually needs, Tamlyn comments \u201cRealising that I didn\u2019t have to hop on a plane or spend thousands to travel was one of the best life discoveries I\u2019ve made thus far.\u201d
\n<\/p>\n*Photo Credit: Winelands Explorer<\/h6>\n
Ok, so you\u2019re ready to travel but you\u2019re not quite sure which destination to go to whether it be domestic or international, or what a trip might cost? That\u2019s where Travelstart comes in. We\u2019re experts when it comes to tailor making your dream holiday, whether it is flights you are looking for or, or preferred airlines to use, or maybe you would prefer an all-inclusive holiday package<\/a>, we have something for everyone. We\u2019ve got flight specials<\/a>\u00a0coming out of our ears. So go on, starting living your travel dreams!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Recently, when asked why I love to travel\u00a0my answer was incredibly\u00a0simple, it allows me\u00a0to escape everyday life!\u201d comments Fiona Rossiter (@inspired_lifeSA<\/a>) of Inspired Living<\/a>.<\/p>\n Getting away from the daily grind is one of the many reasons why people like to travel. However, this could mean anything from a weekend at the coast, to a totally new immersive experience abroad. Fiona comments \u201cAlong with being the perfect \u201cescape\u201d travel allows me to experience different cultures.\u201d<\/p>\n Perhaps you\u2019d like to learn Spanish, or trek up Mount Everest, or maybe you want to dazzle your guests with the awesome cooking skills you inherited on your trip to India. Your interpretation of \u201ctravel\u201d is what makes your escape perfect for you.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to cross oceans to create the perfect dream. Fiona has always been a firm believer that taking a shorter trip to a local destination, or even just across our borders to one of our neighbouring countries is just as much of an adventure and sometimes friendlier on the budget.<\/p>\n Doesn\u2019t it scare you to think that there are places in the world that you may never actually see? You might hear about them, or read about them in travel magazines but you might never set foot on that foreign soil. That\u2019s enough of a reason to stop collecting things and start collecting memories.\u00a0 Experiences in life are what mould you so why not become a citizen of the world.<\/p>\n Lifestyle blogger Mishka Patel (@MishkaPatel<\/a>) comments \u201cTo me, what being able to travel means is the following: The ability and opportunity to become visually rich\u2026.They say money is everything, but I long to become rich in experience.\u201d Being rich is a relative term and we often get it confused. If travel feeds your soul then start small with local destinations. It\u2019s a great way to learn about your own country\u2019s treasures and in time your next stop might just be the world. Lifestyle Blogger Megan (@blogauthentic<\/a>) of The Authentic Girl<\/a>, remembers her first international trip in 2000. While excited for the new experiences which lay ahead, she was equally as nervous to hit foreign ground. Well until she landed anyway. Megan comments, \u00a0\u00a0\u201cWe boarded the plane, watched the safety presentation carefully, took off to Germany and I never looked back. My whole life changed after that holiday.\u201d<\/p>\n When was the last time you did something for the time? Maybe it\u2019s time for a new adventure? It\u2019s never too late find a new hobby, especially if it\u2019s one that will enrich your life with experiences and memories you will preserve forever. Megan comments, \u201cI always encourage people to travel, both locally and internationally as it opens your mind to different cultures and experiences. Travelling opens your mind to new experiences, and I truly believe, it makes us more tolerant of other people, their beliefs and culture.\u201d<\/p>\n It might seem daunting to travel with your family, but it really doesn\u2019t have to be. If the budget doesn\u2019t always allow for international travel, that\u2019s hardly a reason to rule out holidays altogether. We are so fortunate to be able to call South Africa home and have the chance to explore our own back garden. We have scenic gems around just about every corner. Digital Content Influencer and content creator Tamlyn Jacobus (@TammyJacobus<\/a>) of Painting in Pink<\/a> claims that Franschhoek is one of her favourite holiday spots. Being a Mom and business owner means that spontaneous holidays with your girlfriends or husband to exotic destinations is not always an option. In fact Tamlyn drew quickly to the realisation that Cape Town has all the beauty one actually needs, Tamlyn comments \u201cRealising that I didn\u2019t have to hop on a plane or spend thousands to travel was one of the best life discoveries I\u2019ve made thus far.\u201d Ok, so you\u2019re ready to travel but you\u2019re not quite sure which destination to go to whether it be domestic or international, or what a trip might cost? That\u2019s where Travelstart comes in. We\u2019re experts when it comes to tailor making your dream holiday, whether it is flights you are looking for or, or preferred airlines to use, or maybe you would prefer an all-inclusive holiday package<\/a>, we have something for everyone. We\u2019ve got flight specials<\/a>\u00a0coming out of our ears. So go on, starting living your travel dreams!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n*Photo Credit: Go Overseas<\/h6>\n
Mishka Patel<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Authentic girl<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nChasing the Rainbow<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nChasing the Rainbow<\/a> \u00a0otherwise known as the Dirsuwei family (@therainbowSA<\/a>) refer to themselves as a \u2018conventional family doing extraordinary things\u2019. The family are currently exploring South Africa (as a family of five) one holiday at a time, \u201cFor us, travel is about more than just seeing new places and doing new things together as a family. It is magic in its simplest and most humanly accessible form.\u201d Comments the Dirsuwei family.
\nFor many travel is less about bucket list adventures, and more about being mindful that the world is your oyster. It\u2019s accessible to everyone. Stand at the top of the world when you climb up Table Mountain, or find your inner peace when sitting in Artist Diana Grahams garden at The Eco-Shrine at Hogsback. It\u2019s these moments that make us feel alive. Don\u2019t just exist letting life pass you by, get out there and experience all the beauty this world has to offer.<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n*Photo Credit: Julian Schroeder<\/h6>\n
Painting in Pink<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n<\/p>\n*Photo Credit: Winelands Explorer<\/h6>\n