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Travel
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The Telegraph Showcases Luxury Train Suites From Around The World [GALLERY]
11 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Many of us haven’t even begun dreaming about one day going on a luxury train journey. But in the interests of being prepared, we’d like to offer you a list of some of the world’s best – just in case you feel the need to drop some serious dollar when you next go on holiday.
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Mango Airlines Give Middle Finger To ASA
06 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Just after we published the article on Mango Airlines and their case with the ASA, we had a little squizz on their website to see if they had obeyed the ASA’s ruling – and we found something that might be of interest.
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Of Course One Of The Skydivers In That Midair Plane Crash Got It On GoPro [VIDEO]
05 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Modern life, we love you so much. It was reported earlier this week that all 11 passengers survived the midair collision of two light aircraft in the States. The survival of most of the people aboard the planes was no doubt thanks to the fact that they were all preparing to skydive from one of the craft, and as such all had parachutes strapped to their backs. And yes, someone got it on video.
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This Might Be The Greatest Airline Safety Video Ever [VIDEO]
04 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Kulula.com were the first South African airline to give the comic safety demonstration a try. It was cute, it got the odd chuckle, but soon it got pretty tired and cringeworthy. But let’s face it, it’s extremely hard to take something as earnest and serious as safety precautions and turn it into something people actually want to watch and engage with. But somehow Virgin Airlines have managed it.
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They’re Going Ahead With The Hyperloop – Official Name Anounced
01 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
News of Elon Musk’s plans to completely revolutionise personal transportation with the ‘Hyperloop’ emerged some months ago, but now it’s gaining speed as Musk’s dream slowly materialises. Now, the group that is going to develop the idea has stepped forward with an official name: Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Inc. But you won’t believe the other names that were floating around…
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Massive News: Passengers Allowed Smartphones And Tablets For Entire Flight In US
01 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Sure, we’re allowed to use our tablets and smartphones when we’ve reached altitude – but it’s the grinding boredom of takeoff and landing that needs to be addressed here. Surely watching a series on your tablet during takeoff won’t send the plane into the Atlantic? Happily, airline officials have begun to address this – with the US on the verge of relaxing these laws considerably.
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Louis Vuitton Launches Cape Town City Guide
01 Nov 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Louis Vuitton is pleased to announce the launch of the first edition of the Louis Vuitton City Guide Cape Town. Celebrating 15 years of City Guides, new iconic cities including Cape Town, along with others like Paris, London, Sydney, Mexico City, New York and São Paulo, have been included.
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Mark Shuttleworth’s African Island Retreat Is Beautiful [GALLERY + VIDEO]
29 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I caught an article in the FT Weekend, entitled, ‘Principe: a haven on earth.’ I’ll be honest, I had no idea that Mark Shuttleworth had bought the Bom Bom resort on Principe island. Did you?
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Yes, Airlines Are Definitely Making Economy Seats Smaller [PICS]
29 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After the long process of checking in at the airport, it’s always reassuring to have a look at your seat think,”well, at least the seats can’t get any smaller”. Sadly, that reassurance is soon to be a thing of the past, as airlines are looking to squeeze in just one little extra seat in each aisle. In a push to create more 1st class and Business Class room, top airlines like American Airlines, Air Canada, KLM, and Emirates are going to squish those in Economy that little bit more.
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Cape Town Nails Top 3 Spot In Lonely Planet’s 2014 Best Cities Guide
29 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Cape Town has been ranked the third best city to visit in the world in the 2014 Lonely Planet’s 2014 Best In Travel guide, behind Trinidad (Cuba) and Paris (France). Check out Lonely Planet’s opinion of Kaapstad, and the rest of the contenders after the jump
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Couple Win Holiday Trip – Become Drug Mules
28 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Have you ever watched the program ‘Border Security: Australia’? If you have, you’ll know that Australian border-control officials are some of the toughest in the business, taking no kak from no one. However, one unwitting elderly couple managed to slip through the system, after it emerged that their bags had been lined with methamphetamine while they were away in Canada.
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The Future Is Here – Space Travel Could Be A Regular Thing By 2016 [PICS & VIDEO]
28 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Well, we say ‘anybody’ – but by that we mean anybody who has R750,000 to spare on a trip to space. Yup, a small Arizona-based business, The Paragon Space Development Corporation, has used some existing technology to create a helium balloon that will take passengers to the edge of space.
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If You’ve Always Wanted To Travel To Nepal, This Is The Opportunity You’ve Been Looking For
21 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Experience the ancient history, vibrant cultures and scenic splendour of Nepal, during a 16 day trek to the Everest Base Camp; where snow-capped peaks tower in the skies and watch over the hills and lush Terai plains of tropical jungle. CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS Departure Dates 18 October 2013 4 November 2013 18 November […]
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Here Are The Newly Proposed Gautrain Routes
18 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Gautrain has announced intentions to roll out seven new routes on the service. As of yet, Gauteng’s leadership haven’t approved the new routes, and if they were approved, it isn’t entirely clear who would construct the routes; Gautrain, or the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa. Long story short, Joburg’s roads are now e-screwed, and it would be wise not to hold your breath for Gautrain development.
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Pensioner Lands Plane In The Dark After Pilot Falls Unconscious
10 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
77-year-old John Wildey was the only passenger aboard a Cessna 172 flying from Skegness to Sandtoft Airfield, near Doncaster, when the pilot fell gravely ill and passed out. John naturally did what any true legend does and landed the plane himself, completely in the dark.
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Check Out All The New Cape Town MyCiti Bus Routes [Map]
09 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
I was liaising with someone at MyCiti the other day, asking when Camps Bay will be connected to the system, given all the new bus stops. This year, she says.. this year. She sent this radical new routes map..
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Sigh: South Africa’s New Low Cost Airline Has Been Grounded
09 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Look, we best be satisfied with the “low cost” airlines that we have, because it is apparently impossible to launch or sustain a third one in this country. Tw0 rival airlines launched an urgent application at the Pretoria High Court to have the airline grounded before its maiden flight – the court granted the order.
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This Man Has Finished Visiting Every Country In The World [VIDEO]
07 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
44-year-old Mike Spencer Bown may well be the world’s most-travelled man. Earlier this week he completed a 23-year quest to visit every country in the world, which he began when he was 21. Bown was keen from the get-go to spend slightly longer than the average traveler in each country that he visited, in order to get a better handle on the people who live there.
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Oh Yes! Check Out These Spring Specials For The Librisa Spa At The Mount Nelson
03 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
So you’ve packed on a few during winter and you’re panicky about heading into summer looking the way you do. I don’t blame you. While you work on reducing your carb intake, how about getting some panel beating done?
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SAA Are No Longer Serving Dinner On Their New York To JHB Flight
03 Oct 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 10 Comments
A passenger who was on SAA’s New York to Johannesburg flight on Tuesday, landing on Wednesday morning, has confirmed that SAA are no longer serving dinner on the flight. But that’s just the beginning.
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Save R17,131 On A Luxury Cruise To Italy, France, Spain + Balearic Islands For R6,154
02 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Voyage along the West Mediterranean coastline aboard the Costa Pacifica, and spend a week admiring pretty ports and harbours, visiting ancient ruins and monuments, and exploring bustling markets on this unforgettable journey. CLICK HERE TO GET YOURS Choose from the following options: Seven-night cruise for two departing from Savona on 1 February 2014 Including all […]
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STOP EVERYTHING: They Just Found Water On Mars
27 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Just when you thought the Curiosity Rover was just digging up dirt up in vain up on the red planet, it’s gone and struck gold – well, water, actually. That’s right, believe it or not, there’s water on Mars.
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Win An Exclusive Dinner For Two And A Lexus IS350 For The Weekend Courtesy Of 7 Days [COMPETITION]
23 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Our friends over at 7days.co.za heard that you missed out on booking yourself a long weekend, so they’re helping you get a one-up on your mates by giving you the chance to win yourself the keys to a stunning Lexus IS 350 for the weekend, and dinner for two at the Mount Nelson’s ultra-exclusive Planet […]
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WATCH: Time-Lapse Video Shows Costa Concordia Pulled Upright [VIDEO]
18 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The salvage operation of the wrecked cruise liner, Costa Concordia was initially set to take between 10 and 12 hours. By the early hours of this morning, the operation had stretched to 19 hours before the vessel was finally righted by South African salvage master, Nick Sloane and his crew. Check out the terrific time lapse of the operation, after the jump
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Instagram Fans: This Hotel Will Blow Your Mind
02 Sep 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
This hotel is decorated with guest-shot Instagram photos and there’s even a space for you to take a selfie when you check in. At the entrance they have a revolving digital mural of Instagram photos and, if you have over 100,000 followers, you get a free night’s stay!
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Save Your Cash – Here’s A Drone Tour Of The Palace Of Versailles [VIDEO]
30 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’ve been to Paris, or are planning to go, Versailles will be on your radar. But the problem with Versailles is that it tends to be rather far away from anywhere you’re likely to be staying. Whether you’ve been, are planning to go, or have elected to give it a miss, we guarantee that you won’t have a view of Versailles like the one on offer in Phoenix’s new drone-shot music video.
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South Africa Can Look Forward To A New Low Cost Airline
27 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Barely a month passes in South Africa without fresh news of additional competition in the low-cost airline space. Now, a band of completely new players in the market has entered stage left, and has announced that they will be in the sky by the “last quarter” of this year, with ticket sales set to get underway as early as next month.
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China Is Super Embarrassed By Citizens Travelling Abroad – Passes Law Forcing Them To Be Polite
20 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
China wants their nationals to be more polite when travelling abroad. They are so concerned about their reputation that the Xinhua News Agency ran reports five days in a row, airing videos designed to coach Chinese tourists on how to be more polite abroad. The government is so serious about this that on 1 October a […]
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Thai Villagers Capture And Interrogate Google Street View Driver They Believe To Be A Spy
16 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to a report, a group of 20 villagers from Sa-eab, in Northern Thailand, blocked one of the Street View cars, interrogated the driver, and demanded he swear on a statue of Buddha that he wasn’t up to no good.
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SA Tourism Company Raising Cash For Google Glass City Tours
13 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Cape Town based firm, Tourism Radio wants to bring their interactive travel guides together with Google Glass, and give tourists the ultimate experience. The company is crowdfunding on Kickstarter to raise R530,000 for their venture. They hope to roll the product out in April 2014
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