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Quick-Thinking Jozi Couple’s Brilliant Escape From Attempted Hijacking [Video]
15 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A quick-thinking Jozi couple managed to get away as hijackers pulled up in the driveway behind them. Some serious skills on display here.
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Could This Company Be South Africa’s Biggest Airbnb Competitor?
14 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
If Airbnb has pissed you off in one way or another, a local company is coming after your business. Maybe a little competition is a good thing, right?
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It Took A Boeing Dreamliner 18 Hours To Draw This Picture Of A Boeing Dreamliner
10 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
So you got some quality bubbly and extra foot room on your last flight – nice. Did you flight trace an outline of itself mid-flight though?
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Your ‘Free-Spirited’ Friend Who Loves Sex And Travelling Has The ‘Wanderlust Gene’ And It’s Real
04 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
We all have that mate who travels around the world, flitting from one place to the next, but what makes them different to you?
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We Don’t Feature On CNN’s List Of ‘Coolest Nationalities’
03 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Kings of travel lists, CNN’s latest covers the world’s coolest nations. Sadly for us it doesn’t feature South Africa, and some of their picks are pretty ‘meh’.
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Oh, Snap: Irish Hotel Manager Nails The Perfect Response To Crummy TripAdvisor Review
02 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor give customers the perfect platform to vent, but sometimes the businesses hit back with vengeance. This is why we love the Irish.
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All The Winners From This Year’s Nat Geo Travel Photography Awards
02 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The winners of this year’s National Geographic travel photography contest have just been announced, and this volcano shot came out tops. The rest are special, too.
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The Telegraph Says These Are The Best Hotels In Cape Town
02 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Airbnb might be all the rage at the moment, but there’s a reason you fork out the cash to stay in the city’s top hotels.
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Check These British Tourists Battling For Sun Beds In Spain [Video]
01 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Holidaying in Spain is all about the laid-back lifestyle, but if you want to get a sought after sun bed then you’re going to have to work for it.
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Kids Today Will Never Know The Struggle – These Old School Camping Photos Will Crack You Up!
31 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Camping in the “good ol’ days” doesn’t look as romantic as your grandparents might have made it out to seem, or at least not from these pictures.
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Thinking Of Visiting Portugal? They Reckon This Is The Coolest City (It’s Not Lisbon)
31 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Portugal might be a small country, but it’s packed with history, seeping into its architecture, wine and food. Lisbon’s the obvious choice, but you’d be missing out.
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Hooters Had An Airline Once – You Can Imagine The Cabin Crew Uniform
27 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Serving buffalo wings and beer, the uniforms worn by the waitresses of since-failed Hooters Air may well seem familiar. Delightfully tacky yet unrefined, as they say.
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The Viral Video That Turned A Swiss Town Into An ‘Open Air Toilet’
27 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A tiny Swiss village has now landed on the tourist map, but locals are condemning visitors for not respecting the area and its beauty.
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Instagram Influencer Accused Of Lying To Her Followers With Fake Travel Images
25 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
A semi-famous travel vlogger has come under fire for some travel photos that don’t quite stack up. But is an illusion really a lie?
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R62k Per Night And Up – Five Of The World’s Most Luxurious Travel Destinations
25 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s nothing like a little luxury when travelling, but these extravagant destinations take it to a whole new level. Prepare to fork out for the privilege.
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Luxury ‘Air Cruises’ Kick Off In September – This Is What You Get For R580k A Ticket
25 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Housing 86 passengers, the latest in luxury air travel sees a 10-day tour around the world for the very, very wealthy. Tough life.
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This Hotel Has Been Voted The Best In The World
21 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you happen to spend a little time at Nihi Sumba, we’ll allow you a few judgement-free Instagram posts with all the hashtags. It really is that beautiful.
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If You Want Luxury Goods But Can’t Afford It, Do This
20 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It you’re in the market for a bag that is way out of your price range, you might be able to find a cheaper alternative that includes a trip overseas.
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The BA Flight Safety Video With Mr. Bean, Gordon Ramsay And More Celebs Is A Winner
20 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s nothing more boring than having to listen to flight attendants run through the pre-flight safety message, so why not spruce it up with Mr. Bean and more.
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Dashcam Footage Of A 26-Car Pileup On The N17 In Springs [Video]
18 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
26 cars smashed into each other up in Springs earlier this month, and now Arrive Alive have released dashcam video from the accident.
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Looks Like They Caught The OR Tambo ‘Follow Home’ Gang After A Shootout
14 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you happen to be flying into Jozi any time soon then this is pretty good news, four suspects taken into custody after a shootout with police.
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You Know That Famous St. Maarten Airport Where Planes Skim The Beach Upon Landing? Someone Died
14 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Princess Juliana Airport remains a very popular tourist destination, onlookers lining the beach as planes skim by. It doesn’t always end well, though.
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Air Canada Audio Shows How ‘The Greatest Disaster In Aviation History’ Was Avoided Last Week (By 11 Seconds)
13 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
An Air Canada pilot nearly caused the greatest disaster in aviation history, when he approached a taxiway with four other passenger planes already on it.
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South African Woman Shoved Down Stairs In Airbnb Drama [Video]
10 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 3 Comments
When a group of South African women overstayed their welcome at an Airbnb in Amsterdam, they were violently thrown out.
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The OR Tambo ‘Follow Home’ Heists Are Getting Out Of Control
10 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s always a great sense of relief when you make it to the hotel on day one of a big trip, but over in Jozi that can prove tricky.
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Our Top Five Real World Underground Lairs
07 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
What would you do with an abandoned underground space? Turn it into something that everyone can enjoy, like these gems from around the globe.
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Brexit Could Spell Bad News For South Africans Wanting To Emigrate
04 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If you’re thinking there’s a chance to take advantage of the exodus of EU workers from the UK, there are a few things you might want to mull over.
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Our Favourite Cape Town Historical ‘Secrets’ Worth Exploring This Weekend
30 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The Mother City is filled with historical secrets, from lonely trees to tragic romance stories. Maybe you’ll find something to inspire a mission this weekend.
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Dubai’s Fanciest Hotels Are Definitely Worth A Closer Look
28 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Built from the desert up, Dubai City has defined what it means to create a city from nothing. Of course their top hotels scream opulence and excess.
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Remember That Cape Town Song By Deep Fried Man? Now There’s A Gauteng Song [Video]
27 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You may remember Deep Fried Man’s popular song about Cape Town from two years ago, and now someone from the Mother City has finally strummed a response.
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