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Travel
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Now On Google Maps: North Korea
29 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Well, sort of – Supreme Leader wouldn’t let Eric Schmidt map everything of course. Thus the updated (it was mostly blank before) version of parts of North Korea became viewable today.
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SAA In Food Waste Row
28 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
According to a report yesterday, employees of Air Chefs, a division of SAA, and the supplier of catering to the airline, are facing disciplinary action following the discovery that they dumped huge amounts of food.
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SAA Rated 9th Most Dangerous Airline In The World
23 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 15 Comments
The Annual Airline Safety Rankings have just come out, rating 60 airlines on the number and deadliness of the hull losses (destroyed airplanes) they have suffered in the past 30 years and how they have fared more recently. SAA came 9th. In the world.
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5 Epic Reasons To Visit The V&A Amphitheatre This Summer
18 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
1) Plush – Saturday 19 January at 17h00 2) Manouche – Sunday 20 January at 18h00 3) TheCITY – Saturday 26 January at 18h00 4) Bed on Bricks – Saturday 26 January at 18h45 5) Lee Gold – Sunday 27 January at 17h30 Price? Free. Time? 18h00 to 19h00. Venue? V&A Amphitheatre […]
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[FIXED] South Africa Public Holidays For 2013 (Includes File To Import Into Your Calendar)
14 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
I’ve decided to get out of town at least once a month for 2013. And the best way to plan ahead for monthly trips away, is to get a list of the public holidays – which can turn any weekend into a long weekend. So click through for South Africa’s public holidays, 2013..
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Australia’s Metro Railway Sign Addresses The Evident ‘Wanking’ Problem They’re Having
11 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 2 Comments
Not too dissimilar to the signs often found at Virgin Active gyms, the Metro Railway in Melbourne has put up signs to discourage ‘wanking’ on the trains. Suggesting, rather, that you wait ’til you get home. Click to see.
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150 Facts For 150 Years, Happy Birthday London Underground
10 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The London Underground turned 150 yesterday. That’s a hell of a lot of underground travelling. The Telegraph put together a fantastic list of facts and figures about the world’s oldest underground railway.
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2OV DEALS: 5 Nights Rome And Venice (All-In – Brekkie, Flights, Taxes, Trains, 4* Accommodation) For R11,530 pps
09 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
I just came back from Rome and Venice, and I cannot stress to you how beautiful it is and how moved you will be when you visit. The hotel I went to was completely over the top and I realised that all you need is a 4 star in Rome. Check out this crazy deal.
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Man Who Died From Heart Attack Following Camps Bay Double-Booking, Will Get Refund
09 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 8 Comments
Joe Mthembu and three friends paid Notel International R19,000 deposit for their New Year accommodation. When they arrived to find it was double booked, Joe had a heart attack and died. Click for more.
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Remember That R28k Austria Ski Deal For Two People, Which Claimed To Be All-In? Check This Out
09 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
It takes a lot for people to spend online, especially when it comes to special travel deals. You never quite know for sure what will happen when (if) you get to the other side. Especially when the deal seems too good to be true. Listen to this first hand example:
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Lunch In Cape Town Without Parking Stress Or Bumping Into People You Know – Yes, It Can Be Done!
08 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
While we all have our favourite meeting spots in Cape Town, like vida e or Caprice, sometimes you just want to hide away. Everyone knows this place is a village and finding a spot to meet without parking hassles or running into people you know is tricky. Not anymore..
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Cellphone Photo Reveals How Fellow Passengers Taped Lunatic To His Airplane Seat
07 Jan 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Anything can happen in the internet, and it usually does. The notion of a lunatic being taped to his seat by fellow passengers, with photographic evidence, has now been fulfilled. Click for hilarious picture and story.
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What Do Hotel Guests Really Want?
14 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
We’ve already found out what the Hosties think about their passengers. But what do Hotel guests really want when they choose and check in to a hotel or guest house? GO Airport Express have just completed a study of guest what is their favourite freebie, a 57% rating said “Free WiFi”. A free breakfast is […]
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Volvo’s Self-Driving Cars Are Coming
05 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s not just Google who are looking to have us all driving around in self-driving cars – Volvo is also gearing up for production and release of their own fleet of self-driving vehicles.
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1Time Airline To Fly By Christmas?
05 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
As it stands, there is a good chance that 1time Airline might be flying by Christmas. Not under that name, but it would still be better than nothing.
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Secret Private Moon Mission?
04 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Going to space isn’t such a big deal these days. Basically, you just need enough money and you can go. But if you have enough money, you might as well go on your own, or with some mates, right?
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Competition: Experience the Ultimate Romantic Getaway and stand a chance to WIN YOUR CASH BACK – Grootbos XXX Special
20 Nov 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
It’s holidays soon people and the irony is you won’t be chilling out. You’ll be so sorry you hadn’t taken your babe somewhere special before it all went pear-shaped. Do this – the price is right and you might even get your cash back!
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What Flight Attendants Hate About You
19 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Have you ever sat on a plane and wondering what those hosties and gentlemen stewards are thinking? Whatever you do, don’t snap your fingers. “Passengers who click their fingers to get the staff’s attention” is the biggest gripe for a quarter of cabin crew (26 per cent), according to a new survey. The Skyscanner survey […]
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Autumn In Provence
16 Nov 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Provence connoisseurs will appreciate this pic taken yesterday in Menerbes – a special part of Provence’s Luberon Valley. Autumn in full effect – in particular the cherry trees in the lower right quadrant of the pic.
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Fantastic Cultural Experience: Do You Know Your Dylan Lewis From Your Deborah Bell?
13 Nov 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Cape Town is privileged to have an outdoor art exhibition taking place right now, featuring a number of sculptures, including Dylan Lewis and Deborah Bell. A rare opportunity to take in these incredible works of art in the beautiful Mount Nelson gardens. Click for more info.
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People Were Swimming Across Venice’s St. Mark’s Square Yesterday [INCREDIBLE PICS + VIDEO]
12 Nov 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 3 Comments
Wow, just 1 week ago I posted an article about my experience in Venice, and now look at this! Apparently it’s their 6th highest tide level in 150 years, with 70% of the floating city underwater. Click through to see these extraordinary pictures.
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Ryanair Boss Says Seatbelts On Planes Are Useless, Wants Standing Room Only On Flights
08 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
Michael O’Leary, Cief Executive of Ryanair budget airlines is thinking out the box right now. He told The Telegraph that seatbelts on planes won’t save anyone, and wants to make low-cost “standing room only” cabins a reality.
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This Is How The Revolution Starts: E-Tags To Be Rolled Out Nationally
07 Nov 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sanral has announced that it has a roll out plan – and a mandate from government – to begin rolling out e-tags in a number of provinces apart from Gauteng. Although, they did fail to specify which provinces, and when they would begin the process. The announcement was made this afternoon by Sanral project manager, Alex […]
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Venice Is Sinking [Exclusive Photo Gallery]
05 Nov 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 11 Comments
I was in Venice a couple weeks ago, as a part of that 7-day cruise I told you about. It was my first time in Venice and as a result I couldn’t comment if what I was seeing was normal or not. Turns out it wasn’t.
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Richard Burton, Liz Taylor’s Kruger Park / Johannesburg Romance Revealed In His Diaries
26 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor’s life and marriage (twice!) is the stuff of legend. We were quite taken-aback at these recent extracts from his diaries, which reveal the time they had in the Kruger National Park and Johannesburg.
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Cape Town Waits Patiently As Mount Nelson’s All New Oasis ‘Bistro’ Nears Completion (Sneak Preview)
24 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I conduct most of my summer “meetings” at the Mount Nelson‘s Oasis Restaurant, so I’m particularly excited for their new ‘bistro style’ refurb! And get this, the old buffet is no longer! They’re going a-la-carte! Tthe menu includes items like oysters, sizzling steaks, burgers, baby chicken, salads, pizzas, club sarmies, cheese boards, home made breads, […]
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I Just Did A 7-Day Cruise And I Suggest You Do The Same – Everything You Need To Know.. (Incl. Photo Gallery)
23 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
I’ve never been on a cruise and I’ve never had anyone fully explain to me what it’s about and what it’s like. So for those of you who haven’t done one yet, listen to this (you won’t believe what I paid).
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Seth’s Encounter With The 12th Biggest Superyacht In The World – ‘Carinthia VII’ (Includes Spicy Story About Owners)
17 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
I was in Venice this last week and found myself in the company of Carinthia VII – at 97.2m, she is the 12th biggest SuperYacht in the world. I got some pics for you and also dug up some interesting (very spicy) info about her and her owners. Here are some pics I took of […]
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Seth’s European Tour: Three Nights At The Rome Cavalieri
16 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Hitting Europe in early October is like hitting Cape Town in March/April – you miss all the mayhem, the queues, the mad heat, the traffic and the pumped-up season prices. The big gamble is the weather. You’ll more than likely nail it, but there’s a chance it will be miserable. Turns out we nailed it…
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$1 Billion Taj Mahal Replica To Be Built In Dubai
04 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Plans have been set in motion to build a $1 billion replica of India’s Taj Mahal, in Dubai. The ambitious project is part of an even bigger development which includes replicas of several other world famous structures.
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