Travel
Nothing Like Being Attacked By A Hammer-Wielding Taxi Driver In Jozi [Video]
05 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A motorist and a taxi driver were involved in an ugly altercation on William Nicol Drive in Fourways on Wednesday, July 3.
Running Around Naked And Urinating On First Class Passengers – True Plane Sleeping Pill Stories
05 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everybody knows that sleeping pills like Ambien can have interesting side effects. Sometimes, things can really go off the rails.
The Beijing Bikini Is Under Threat – Say It Ain’t So!
05 Jul 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
For the uninitiated, men all around China take part in the custom of walking around in public in the summertime with their bellies exposed.
Travels With Seth – The Italy Versus France Breakfast Conundrum
04 Jul 2019 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Travelling around Europe brings with it a host of culinary quirks, with breakfast being particularly intriguing. Allow me to share some insights.
Six Places That Are Taking Drastic Steps To Counter Overtourism
04 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Tourists and locals always exist in a delicate balance. When too many visitors descend, it can often lead to something of an identity crisis.
Here Are The 99 Countries That South Africans Can Visit Without A Visa
03 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you want to travel without the hassle of organising a visa, there are 99 countries that allow you to do just that with a South African passport.
The World’s Most Famous Helipad Celebrates 20 Years Of Stunts, Celebrities, And Parties [Video]
02 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Burj al Arab, complete with its famous helipad, was the first step in Dubai’s journey to becoming a prime destination for the global elite.
Terrifying Video Shows Jozi Driver Hitting 322km/h, Racing Motorcycle Down R21
01 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The video, showing a car speeding in the direction of OR Tambo Airport and racing a bike, has received a mixed reaction on social media.
It’s Not Looking Good For The Ozzie Student Who Went Missing In North Korea
28 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A graduate student has gone missing ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to North Korea, and his friends think the government is involved.
Which Of This Year’s UNESCO World Heritage Site Nominees Will Make The Cut? [Images]
27 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
There are 36 nominees competing for a spot on UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list, and all of them are quite spectacular.
Radical Footage Of Afrikaans Mustang Driver Attacking EFF Pastor In Jozi [Video]
26 Jun 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
A pastor wearing an EFF hat was left traumatised, after he was attacked at a petrol station in Horizon Park, in Roodepoort.
What Neil Armstrong’s Sons Remember About His Historic Moon Walk
25 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Neil Armstrong’s kids speak about their late father almost 50 years after the Apollo 11 lunar landing.
Inside The London Hotel That Lets You Party Like It’s 1969
24 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
America’s raciest hotel chain has turned a boring British office block into an Austin Powers-style retro party palace.
Retail Shop In Jozi Has No Staff
20 Jun 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You have to applaud the optimism of this shop in Melville, where you leave money in an ‘honesty envelope’ and there’s not a staff member in sight.
‘World’s Best Airline For 2019’ Features Some Familiar Names
19 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The results are in, with the winners of the annual World Airline Awards announced at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday.
Venice Is Falling Apart At The Seams
19 Jun 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Venice is buckling under the strain of overcrowding related to tourism, with more and more residents leaving. This spells long-term trouble for the city.
This Island Wants To Be The World’s First Time-Free Zone [Video]
18 Jun 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Many wish we could be free of the trappings of time, and now one Norwegian island is trying to make that dream a reality.
These Are The Jobs That Will Land You A Visa For The UK
14 Jun 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
If you aren’t lucky enough to have a British passport, these are the jobs that could secure your entry into the United Kingdom.
Keen To Move To Australia? These Are The Five Most Popular Visa Options
13 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Over the past few years, more and more South Africans have enquired about getting an Ozzie visa sorted. These are the five most popular options.
Nat Geo’s Spectacular 2019 Travel Photographer Of The Year Winners [Images]
13 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Out of thousands of entries, these beautiful pics came out on top in the National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year competition.
Why Do People Keep Mysteriously Dying At This Caribbean Resort?
07 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Two people were found dead in their hotel room, another person died five days earlier, and now a US couple thinks they might know why.
Jozi Courthouse Drama As Gangsters Clash And Guns Comes Out [Video]
05 Jun 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When members from rival gangs happen to be in the same courthouse at the same time, things can kick off in an instant.
What Do You Think Of Cape Town Tourism’s Latest Ad? [Video]
05 Jun 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cape Town Tourism’s new ad, promoting the benefits of visiting the city during winter, features some familiar faces.
Quite Nice – This Is Where The Trumps Are Staying In London
03 Jun 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Donald will be staying in the US Ambassador’s residence during his London visit, and his kids won’t be slumming it, either.
Family Of Missing SA Man In Vietnam Upset With False Facebook Posts As Search Continues
03 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
South African John Bothma is still missing in Vietnam, despite Facebook posts to the contrary.
Carnage As Venice Cruise Ship Comes In To Dock Without Applying Brakes [Video]
03 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
This is what happens when an out-of-control cruise ship crashes into a tourist boat, and you have to feel for the Venice locals.
Koos Bekker And Karen Roos’ New Venture Had A Lovely Write-Up In The FT Weekend
03 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Koos Bekker and Karen Roos are just about ready to launch their latest venture, with bookings opening in July.
Of Course They’re Opening A Guitar-Shaped Hotel In Florida [Videos]
23 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you like your hotels to resemble musical instruments (because that’s a normal thing), then you may want to head to Florida.
An Update for Airbnb Owners Worried About Those New Regulations
15 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Entities in the hospitality industry have called on government to regulate Airbnb, while others disagree with the proposed regulations.
Could This Spell The End For Machu Picchu?
15 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Machu Picchu, set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, is one of South America’s premier tourist attractions. Now Peruvian archaeologists fear its future is in danger.
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