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Travel
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Immigration To Portugal Is Booming
26 Feb 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
The Iberian Peninsula nation has particularly become popular with South Africans who find the climate and high quality of life more appealing.
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Yes, The World’s Best Beaches For 2024 List Features Cape Town!
29 Jan 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The best beaches in the world have been revealed, and one South African spot has made it onto the list.
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Anthony Bourdain Considered His Most Unpleasant Journey “A Low Point” [Video]
25 Jan 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
You might recall the famous disaster, which featured the host embarking on a supposed trip to catch octopus and cuttlefish with a local chef/fisherman, but it was actually a staged ploy by his witty guide.
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Nine-Month World Cruise Becomes “Unedited Reality Show That Was Never Meant To Be A Reality Show” [Videos]
18 Jan 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
The Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise, which set sail a month ago, has unexpectedly captured the internet’s imagination.
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Here’s The Henley’s List Of 108 Visa-Free Countries South Africans Can Visit
11 Jan 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
As bad as we make the ‘groen mamba’ out to be at times, your SA passport does still carry a bit of weight in several countries.
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A 106-Year-Old Ship Is Retracing Darwin’s Footsteps To Boost Global Conservation
09 Jan 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Even though Charles Darwin sailed the HMS Beagle around the world nearly two centuries ago, his epic voyage is still inspiring young environmentalists today.
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StatsSA Data Shows South Africa’s Tourism Industry Is Positively Booming
05 Dec 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Our tourism industry is doing amazingly! Between January to July alone, a sizeable 4.8 million international tourists visited South Africa.
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Cape Town Ranked As Third Best City In The World For Culture
28 Nov 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Time Out recently drew up a survey of 21,000 city-dwellers across the globe who were asked about their city’s best cultural venues and experiences – Cape Town did pretty well.
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Travellers Are Flocking To This Creepy Abandoned Water Park In Vietnam For Something A Bit Different
27 Nov 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Ho Thuy Tien is almost entirely concealed in the jungle and has become popular with travellers who love the idea of exploring somewhere off the main path.
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Siya Kolisi’s Video Promoting SA Is Giving Trevor Noah’s Ad A Run For Its Money [Video]
23 Nov 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Frankly, After the spate of muggings and car window smashings happening to tourists, we need Siya and Trevor working together to make SA a pretty place to visit.
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Retired Flight Attendant Shares The Hidden Hells Of Life In The Air [Video]
10 Nov 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
A retired flight attendant for Virgin Australia shared a video explaining some of the more gruelling aspects of the job.
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Tourists Warned About Dangerous N2 ‘Hell Run’ As Festive Season Approaches
08 Nov 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
An unfortunate number of visitors are greeted by the brutal reality of South Africa’s crime before even setting foot into their hotel.
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The World’s ‘Least Visited Country’ Is An Island Paradise That Only Gets 200 Tourists Per Year
12 Oct 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Despite the sketchy human history on the island, the natural beauty makes this one of the most beautiful places on earth.
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Top Ten Most Underrated Spots To Visit In South Africa [Images]
13 Sep 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
With the weather warming up and the December vibes just around the corner, consider visiting one of these gorgeous underrated gems.
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Boom’s Sleek New Supersonic Jet Could Take Off By The End Of This Year [Video]
01 Sep 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
The Overture is designed to fly at Mach 1.7 over water—just a tad slower than the Concorde—and run on any blend of jet fuel, including sustainable aviation fuel.
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Airlines Are Crying Foul Over The ‘Skip Lagging’ Travel Hack
29 Aug 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Airlines are now crying foul, and have even gone as far as banning customers who make use of this practice, and even placing them on no-fly lists.
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Largest Population Of SA Expats Outside Of Britain Live On This Tiny Island
11 Aug 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Driven by the allure of its offshore economy and despite the foul weather, an increasing number of Saffas have flocked to this diminutive Crown Dependency nestled within the expanse of the Irish Sea.
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Why First Class Flying Is The Biggest Scam In The Travel Industry
25 Jul 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Upgrading to first class often just means paying fifteen times the amount of money for a little more wiggle room. Is that even worth it?
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This Is The World’s Best City To Live In, According To The Economist Intelligence Unit
03 Jul 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
If you’re one of the people with a ‘Give Up Everything And Move To A New City’ list, then it will be wise to consider the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index.
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Airport And Tourist Hotspot Stats Show Cape Town Has Reached Full Tourism Recovery Since COVID-19
07 Jun 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Cape Town is finally back to its buzzing, bustling self after the tourism sector was knocked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Qatar Airways Has Been Knocked Out Of Top Spot For World’s Best Airlines Ranking
01 Jun 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Good airlines don’t seem to get as much airtime even though they should because a decent flight can make a world of difference to your travel experience.
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The World’s Passport Powers Have Shifted
23 May 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Sadly, we live in a world where not all passports are created equally. As South Africans, we feel this on a deep level.
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Uber Is Really Getting Into Boats Now
18 May 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Uber is doing the most, launching boat travel in Greece.
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Call The Influencers – Amazing Retired Boeing 737 Turned Into A Luxury Bali Villa [Images]
08 May 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
There’s even a jacuzzi with an ocean view in the cockpit.
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Tourist Taking Selfie Video Captured Moment She Was Robbed In Bo-Kaap [Video]
13 Apr 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
A tourist’s lovely walk through the colourful streets of the Bo-Kaap turned into a traumatic experience when a robber came up from behind to steal her phone.
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You Might Not Want To Plug In Your Phone At Public Charging Stations Anymore
12 Apr 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Where a hack is possible, hackers will find a way.
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CNN Just Called Cape Town “Beguiling”
05 Apr 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Beguiling: adjective, “charming or enchanting, often in a deceptive way”.
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Buttered Bathroom, Detergent Hallways, Graffiti Walls; Airbnb Host Shares Video Of Apartment Trashed By “Sick” Guests
30 Mar 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Airbnb host Marian Heredia should have named and shamed.
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Man Sues Airline For “Mental Anguish” After Getting Stuck In Business-Class Seat
27 Mar 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
According to the lawsuit, a” gentleman of advanced age” became stuck in the seat as it was being reclined and then a flight attendant had to “forcibly” free him.
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Bad Tourists, Animal Cruelty, Gated Luxury Resorts Alongside Local Poverty: This Doccie Hopes To Change How You Travel [Trailer]
22 Mar 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Travellers may have returned to trotting the globe post-pandemic, but they might give it a break, or step on a plane more lightly after watching “The Inconvenient Truth for tourism”.
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