Kruger National Park has long been one of the world's top tourist destinations, attracting more than a million visitors annually. For most visitors, it is understandably the main attraction on their stay. The park's sheer size and variety of wildlife means that you could spend days exploring it and still not see everything.
But there's…
If you're travelling over the festive season, a digital health vault is the 'life admin hack' that will help you remember the most important thing you're likely to forget to pack: your family's health information.
Family holidays are when some of our most treasured memories are made. However, faced with organising things like sorting out…
If you're travelling over the festive season, a digital health vault is the 'life admin hack' that will help you remember the most important thing you're likely to forget to pack: your family's health information.
Family holidays are when some of our most treasured memories are made. However, faced with organising things like sorting out…
As South Africa's holiday season kicks into high gear, Airbnb hosts are gearing up for one of the busiest times of the year. With a surge in bookings and back-to-back guests, it can be challenging to maintain the high standards that travelers expect. To make things trickier, many domestic workers head home to be with…
Recent surveys highlight a growing movement toward independent exploration, with 42% of travellers planning solo trips and around 75% of Gen Z and Millennial travellers expressing intentions to embark on solo journeys.
Solo travel is booming, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. Solo travel offers the freedom to set your own…
While there's a certain thrill in being spontaneous, the reality of not having a holiday planned can start to set in as the summer holidays inch closer. Suddenly, the idea of a staycation is looking more real than you'd like. But fear not! There's still time to make unforgettable plans – and a summer safari…
Excitement, anxiety and enjoyment is how a young traveller described her experience of flying overseas alone for the first time. Emma, a 20-year-old South African student, started off being wildly excited at the prospect of tackling the great adventure on her own. However, as the departure date approached, nerves took over. What if she forgot…
Vacations give us a chance to recharge, to experience new things, go on new adventures, and reconnect with our families and loved ones. They provide us with the time and space to relax, reflect, and gain fresh perspectives, leaving us feeling rejuvenated and inspired.
But, more than just a break away from the hubbub of…
The word “safari,” which means “journey” in Swahili, often suggests 4x4s winding through African game reserves in search of lions, elephants, and giraffes. However, there are many alternative ways to experience a safari. From hiking through wildflower-filled landscapes to paddling along Botswana’s waterways, here are six unique takes on this African adventure.
Admire South Africa’s…
Be malaria-safe in high-risk destinations
As summer approaches, many South Africans have already booked or are in the process of planning their December holidays. World Mosquito Day on 20th August, commemorates Sir Ronald Ross's 1897 discovery that mosquitoes transmit malaria, and serves as a timely reminder for holidaymakers about malaria prevention, particularly when visiting local…