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Travelling While The World Is Going Crazy: A Guide To Avoiding Covid-19 Coronavirus
Covid-19, otherwise known as Coronavirus, has sent the world into a frenzy, with the virus spreading at a notable pace and now making its presence known and felt in South Africa. One could almost be forgiven for thinking that you are living in a rerun of the hugely...
OR Tambo International Airport Flights to East London: Mango Airlines New Route
Looking to book flights from Johannesburg to East London? Mango Airlines has sent out an alert to let travellers know that they are offering a new route from Joburg to East London, departing from OR Tambo International Airport. The decision was inspired by the...
The Best Pet-Friendly Accommodation in South Africa
Worried about leaving your pet in the hands of a stranger? Scared you’ll be missing your pets too much? Or do you just think it would be awesome to bring your pet along on an adventure around South Africa? Travelling with your pet can be a lot of good fun. And in...
Online Passport Application for South Africa – All You Need to Know
Is it time for your South African passport renewal? Or perhaps you’re applying for your very first one? The last thing that you want to do is stumble across a cheap flight to London and realize that your passport has expired. With South Africa’s eHomeAffairs portal,...
Things To Do In Stellenbosch (Apart From Wine Tastings)
Stellenbosch is a relatively small university town located deep in the Western Cape Winelands about 53km or a 45min drive from the city of Cape Town. The surrounding area, known locally as Stellies, is gorgeous. Tourism is booming with many foreigners and South...
Galileo Open Air Cinema: A Summer Treat in Capetown
Galileo Open Air Cinema: A Summer Treat in Cape Town Cape Town, South Africa provides endless ways for people to enjoy themselves and fall in love with life. Beyond the natural beauty, shopping paradises, pristine beachscapes and retro cafes - you’ll also find the...
6 Unique Valentines Day Ideas (Find Romance in Joburg) 2020
Valentine’s Day: the day that couples around the world set aside to celebrate the love they share. It’s an opportunity to show your special someone that you honour your relationship and appreciate them. So, you want to make it as romantic as possible. How about...
Public Holidays South Africa 2020: How to Get Extra Days Off (With Infographic)
It’s hard to imagine having to get back into the swing of the working world so soon after Christmas. And because of this, Summer holidays are the perfect reset before the New Year. And, along with the New Year, comes the New Year’s resolutions. So, what do we need to...
Top 10 Things To Do In Bloemfontein
As the capital city of the Free State province, Bloemfontein is full of history and a uniquely South African culture. If you’re planning a trip to the “city of roses”, we’ve put together a list of 10 Bloemfontein attractions and things to do. So, once you’ve found the...
The Eco-Conscious Traveller: How To Practice Responsible Tourism
Living more sustainably and embracing a ‘greener’ lifestyle is a must for everybody these days. If you have managed to tweak your daily routine at home in an effort to reduce your carbon footprint, you may be wondering how to go about it on your travels, too. Here are...
Planning A Honeymoon With A Difference – The Buddy-Moon
You can count on millennials to turn everything on its head. The latest out-of-the-box phenomenon to come with this generation is the buddy-moon. Yes, you read it right, ‘newly’ newly-weds are jetting off with their friends in tow to create unforgettable memories for...
Making The Most Of Your GAP Year With Travel
Some people leave matric with a solid five-year plan for their future. If you aren’t one of those people who are lucky enough to know exactly what they want by when and how to get it, read on. Giving yourself a break to explore your options and decide what course your...
Top 10 Tips For Getting The Cheapest Flights
For decades, getting there has been half the cost when planning a holiday around South Africa. If the high fuel prices don’t hit you directly in the petrol tank, they’re bound to be reflected in exorbitant airfares. Don’t let expensive transportation destroy your...
The Best Park Runs In SA For Jet Setting Fitness Fanatics
Maintaining your fitness can be challenging when away on business or during a well-earned break, and holiday indulgences don’t help either. If you’re panicking about starting all over again after your holiday, don’t. South Africa is definitely on the fitness...
A Culinary Tour Of The Cape Winelands Best Restaurants
Every year thousands of people make their way to Cape Town and the surrounding winelands. They come for the wide-open spaces, gorgeous green scenes and unique activities, but most of all they’re there for the food and wine. So, if you’re booking your flights to Cape...
Spring In To Summer With A Picnic At Any One Of These Top Sites In Gauteng
A picnic out in the fresh air and sunshine is the ultimate summertime activity. It's also versatile in that it can be turned into anything from a family bonding activity to a romantic date for loved up couples. As we adapt to scorching temperatures in South Africa,...
What you need to know about unabridged birth certificates
All you need to know (now) about unabridged birth certificates In October 2019, home affairs minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, announced that the government has scrapped the ‘nightmare’ rule that all parents travelling to South Africa with a minor must produce said...
Keeping The Kids Busy On Safari At South Africa’s Top Child-Friendly Lodges
A safari holiday is a wonderful way to instil a love of nature and conservation in children, and they love the wide-open spaces and amazing creatures you’ll get to see. Travelling all the way from the southern end of South Africa to big game country can be a little...