Travel and Tourism
Travel & Tourism
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Table Mountain is beautiful, but your safety is important
Table Mountain remains one of the country’s top attractions and only many traveller’s bucket list. However, travellers are cautioned to…
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South Africans are trying to emigrate to New Zealand as refugees
New statistics published by New Zealand Immigration shows how South Africans have been trying to emigrate to the country using…
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This awesome job on an Irish island is drawing applicants from South Africa
A job posting on a small Irish island has attracted hundreds of applicants from as far afield as South Africa…
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Bulawayo to Johannesburg Inaugural Flight – Fastjet Zimbabwe
Bulawayo to Johannesburg Inaugural Flight – Fastjet Zimbabwe. Preparations and final arrangements are underway at fastjet Zimbabwe in anticipation of…
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Tips for road-tripping with children without losing your mind
So what did this quartet of road trips teach me, other than that I really need a blinged-out minivan? Glad…
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Top tips on how to survive an early morning flight
The moon guides me as I drive towards King Shaka International Airport on a Friday morning. It was 4am, the…
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Where to see white lions and tigers
These are unique and incredibly beautiful animals that should be protected for generations to come. White lions and tigers are…
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How to maximise your local experience with Google Maps
We often travel long distances and spend fortunes to get away from the daily grind, without knowing our local tourist…
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5 reasons why South Africans would love Rio de Janeiro
Some South Africans have noticed similarities between Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro. They’ve both got impressive mountains and cable…
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Romantic places to visit in Cape Town
Your heart is fluttering and your mind has one ever-present thought: You’ve found the love of your life, the person…
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Beautiful places to visit in Russia
If Russia has been on your bucket list but the visa requirements deterred you from visiting, worry not. The country…
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Tips to avoid airport baggage theft
No one wants to have their luggage stolen. We asked Colin Naidoo, King Shaka International Airport senior manager corporate affairs,…
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How the Tourism Industry in South Africa is Boosting the Boating Industry
The number of foreign tourists arriving into South Africa annually is up by 1.5 per cent, according to the StatsSA2019…
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Bahamas beg tourists to come back after the devastation of Hurricane Dorian
Most of the attention (and rightly so) is still aimed at the Bahamas after Category 5 Hurricane Dorian dealt a…
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What airlines do when someone falls ill or dies on a plane
It’s everyone’s worst travel nightmare: Having to witness someone being sick or dying on a plane. The passengers and crew…
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Forbes: South Africa Ranked No. 2 On The Most Dangerous Countries to Live
The results are part of InterNations’s latest Expat Insider Survey, a comprehensive report on what it’s like to live and…
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Discover KZN’s fabulous wine estates
KwaZulu-Natal may be famous for its culture, blue flag status beaches and delicious cuisine, but the province is also home…
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Maps Maponyane shares his top travel tips
The media personality suggests exploring a city on foot as much as possible because that’s how you find the hidden…
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South Africa now has hotels rated higher than 5 stars
Earlier this year, the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa officially introduced a new 5-star premium rating. According to the…
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4 things to do on your next safari
For first-time safari travellers, there’s always the added pressure of knowing what to do when you at your destination. For…
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Adventurers test theory about ancient travel
Were the ancient Egyptians able to use reed boats to travel as far as the Black Sea thousands of years…
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Interesting things to do in Magaliesburg
Whether just for a weekend break, or a full week away, Magaliesberg is a treasure chest of places to explore.…
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SA tourism and hospitality industries encouraged to go green to draw visitors
The increasing influx of tourists to the city has prompted calls for tourism and the hospitality industry to become more…
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These are the visa-free countries South Africans can visit
The Minister of Home Affairs, Aaron Motsoaledi announced that seven countries have been added to the list for visa free…
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The Blue Train now offers private charters
A trip on the Blue Train is always special, but a private charter is a bespoke experience that you won’t…
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Robben Island Museum has a new ferry #MandelaDay
The Robben Island Museum has a new ferry. Named after the first recorded female political prisoner on Robben Island, Krotoa,…
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Protea Hotel Fire and Ice comes to Durban
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge officially opened in Durban this month. The trendy lifestyle hotel…
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Mango Airlines launches rewards programme
Low-cost airline Mango has introduced a loyalty programme that rewards you every time you fly with them. Acting CEO Marelize…
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Top safety tips for visiting Table Mountain this winter
Table Mountain is one of the most iconic landmarks in Cape Town and South Africa. Because of its popularity, though,…
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You can now use your phone during Kulula flights
In a press release published on 20 June, South Africa’s low-cost airline said that the use phones will be allowed…
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China is first in the world for high-speed trains
The United States aren’t major competitors in high-speed rail transport. With more than 31 000 km of rail, China has…
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Teenage pilots fly in self-made plane From Cape to Cairo
Teenage pilots have achieved their goal of flying from Cape Town to Cairo in a self-made plane. It took a…
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The Houghton Hotel is a five-star hotel and has opened in Johannesburg
The keen focus on lifestyle is what makes this hotel one of those rare places that feels like a holiday.…
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Airbnb launches new luxury properties for guests
Guests can choose from luxurious urban properties in cities like London and Los Angeles. Airbnb has launched a new category…
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Port Harcourt in Nigeria now on the spotlight
When you think about Nigeria, the first thing that comes to mind is Lagos. This city is known for its…
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Air Tanzania to reintroduce flights to SA
Air Tanzania is to resume flights to South Africa on Friday in a bid to attract South African tourists and…
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Things to always pack in your travel first aid kit
The last thing you want is to be miles from home and feeling ill. For many people, travelling is a…
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Must-see tourist attractions in Singapore
Remember the blockbuster hit ‘Crazy Rich Asians’? It made us laugh, sometimes cry but most of all, it made us…
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How to protect yourself from air pollution while traveling
While China takes a bulk of the heat when it comes to unhealthy levels of air quality, air pollution is…
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The President Hotel celebrates a milestone
Although it’s been 150 years, The President Hotel is celebrating a very special milestone this year. In 1998 the hotel…
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Why winter is the best time to visit Hermanus
The town remains at its core a village that has the cliffs, tidal pool and old harbour as its epicentre.…
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Russia opens the first train to the Arctic
The whole trip will take 11 days and allow passengers to discover areas difficult to access by other means. The…
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British Airways returns to Pakistan after more than a decade
A British Airways flight landed in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Monday after more than a decade of suspended operations,…
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How to save money on your travels
Saving money on your travels is everyone’s dream. There is no better feeling knowing that you have saved up a…
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Travel experiences for #FathersDay
If you are struggling to decide on the best way to spoil your dad this Father’s Day, there’s still hope.…
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Airport adventure before your flight
At first glance, visitors to the new Jewel Complex at Singapore’s Changi Airport might feel like they have entered some…
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Prince Charles opens bed and breakfast in Scotland
The heir to the British throne can now add hotelier to his CV. As all of Britain is waiting with…
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Eight beautiful train journeys to add to your bucket list
A journey by rail has a romanticism found nowhere else. Here are the eight best. Travelling is mind-expanding, but these…
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Umhlanga is the perfect destination for a family getaway
We capped off our visit by eating a traditional bunny chow; what would a trip to Durban be without some…
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Interesting things to do in Richards Bay
You may be forgiven for having Richards Bay off your radar when it comes to domestic travel but rest assured…
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