Travel
That Time A Teenager Tried To Airmail Himself From Australia To Wales
08 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Unable to afford a flight back home from Melbourne to Cardiff, 19-year-old Brian Robson resorted to rather desperate measures.
SA’s COVID-19 Tourism And Hospitality Nightmare In Four Charts
30 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The tourism and hospitality industry in South Africa took some hard knocks over the course of 2020, and the effects are still being felt.
Karoo’s Premier Big Five Reserve Offering Once-In-A-Lifetime Easter Special
29 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve, located just two-and-a-half hours from Cape Town in the Karoo, is running a massive Easter weekend special.
The Appalling State Of Nelson Mandela’s Historic Jozi Home
23 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The home where Nelson Mandela hosted some of the world’s leading figures while he was still alive, has been grossly neglected.
Beautiful Lion’s Head Time-Lapse To Start The Day Off Right [Videos]
17 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you haven’t made it up Lion’s Head recently, no worries – here’s your daily dose of magic via Mike Eloff.
Not Getting The Vaccine? Travel Will Become A Problem For You
05 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Good luck scratching that #wanderlust itch if you don’t intend on getting the vaccine, with COVID-19 passports and the like set to be rolled out.
All Systems Go On Plans To Launch World’s First Space Hotel [Video]
04 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
By 2027, it looks like you’ll be able to add ‘low orbit’ to your list of travel destinations, including a booking at a fully kitted out space hotel.
International Fake Vaccine Smuggling Syndicate Traced To Gauteng Warehouse [Images]
04 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Following an alert from INTERPOL, South African authorities seized hundreds of ampoules of fake COVID-19 vaccines from a warehouse in Gauteng.
This Love Letter To South Africa Is Rather Nice [Video]
03 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Spoken word performer Siphokazi Jonas’ love letter to South Africa, as part of a collaboration by Google Arts & Culture and South African Tourism, is a joy to watch.
Here’s How You Can Score A Free Trip To The Moon [Video]
03 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is offering eight people the chance to join him on his mission to the moon on SpaceX’s Starship in 2023.
Venice Canals So Low The Gondolas Are Beached [Video]
01 Mar 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Unless you intend on being knee-deep in mud, you can rule out one of the most iconic ways to see the city of Venice.
SA Cracks A Spot On Condé Nast’s Latest List Of Best Places To Visit
25 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Condé Nast ranked South Africa as one of the countries most worth visiting next month, and we obviously have to agree.
It Took This Guy 12 Years To Build A Mini Jozi In His Backyard
18 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Mulalo Nego Negondeni’s mini replica of Johannesburg took 12 years to build, having begun with a desire to see the FNB Stadium.
Why Joburg Smells So Bad Right Now
17 Feb 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Gauteng residents are complaining about a foul stench across large parts of the province, and it could be around for a while.
New Study Looks At Safety Of Flying During COVID-19 Pandemic
17 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Since air travel resumed in South Africa, the question on many minds has been whether flying in the time of COVID-19 is safe.
Counting The Jaw-Dropping Costs Of Plett’s Festive Season Beach Closures
15 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Plett was hit hard over the summer season, which the town attributes in large part to the beach closures.
You Can Fly Out Of SA On The Following Airlines
05 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
A number of airlines have extended their bans on travel to and from South Africa, although there are still a few options.
Stunning Shots From The Travel Photographer Of The Year Awards 2020
03 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Take a break, put your feet up, and enjoy some of our favourite images from the 2020 Travel Photographer of the Year Awards.
New Zealand Tourism Hilariously Trolls ‘Influencers In The Wild’ [Video]
27 Jan 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oh, the things people will do for the ‘Gram these days.
SA Gem Features On Wine Destination ‘Bucket List’
25 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Planning a future trip does wonders for the pandemic blues, and planning one centred around wine really lifts the mood. There’s also a great option close to home.
Jabs, Jets, And Luxury Accommodation: The Super-Rich Are Taking ‘Vaccine Vacations’
20 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
For a substantial amount of money, you can skip the queue and jet off to another country for your COVID-19 vaccine.
These Are The Best Countries To Work Remotely As A ‘Digital Nomad’
13 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Remote working is, for the most part, the new normal, which means that you can do your job from anywhere, even another country.
These Are The 10 Most Powerful Passports In The World
11 Jan 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Travel might be restricted at the moment, but that doesn’t devalue your passport if it appears in the top 10 of the 2021 Henley & Partners Passport Index.
A Closer Look At Two Of Cape Town CBD’s Most Stylish Hotels
17 Dec 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We may see far fewer international visitors this holiday season, for obvious reasons, but that doesn’t mean South Africans won’t flock to the Mother City.
You’re Not The Only One Cancelling Your Garden Route Holiday
17 Dec 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Monday night’s announcement regarding beach closures along the Garden Route has led to widespread cancellations, with local tourism boards counting the costs.
Private Islands, Castles, And More – This Site Is Basically Airbnb For The Super-Rich
15 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The super-rich love exclusivity, so a members-only community renting out luxury holiday accommodation really hits the spot.
Cape Town Versus Jozi – Comparing R100k A Month Rentals [Video]
08 Dec 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Assuming you’re willing to fork out R100 000 a month to live in somebody else’s home, here are two options.
Swift Justice As Parkhurst Residents Take Down Mugger [Video]
07 Dec 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A mugger in Parkhurst, Johannesburg, was on the receiving end of a fine tackle from a resident who responded to a woman’s call for help.
CNN’s Pick Of The Best Travel Photography Of 2020
07 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Throughout the year, travel photographers have brought the world to us in a series of stunning shots. Here are a few of the best.
Here’s The Ad Wuhan Is Using To Lure Tourists Back [Video]
04 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Like many cities with hospitality industries ravaged by the pandemic, Wuhan is trying its best to boost its appeal and lure tourists back.
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