The ever-popular Victoria Falls situated on the Zambezi River, bordering Zimbabwe and Zambia will soon become even more accessible to passengers from South Africa. This could result in fares to the exciting destination becoming more competitive. VICTORIA FALLS: A TOURISM HOTSPOT The spectacular Victoria Falls is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. […]

Canada has rolled out visa-free travel arrangements for passport holders from 13 countries. Sean Fraser, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, made the announcement on 6 June. ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES In an effort to streamline travel processes and alleviate the burden on its visa processing caseload, Canada has announced visa-free travel for passport holders from additional […]

Egypt will offer free 96-hour entry visas to travellers in a bid to revive its tourism sector. The country seeks to regenerate tourist flows to the country. A statement issued by Egypt’s State Information Service says that air travellers can obtain this free visa at Cairo airport. Travellers may enter Egypt for durations of between 8 and […]

With the world in a state of flux at the moment, a number of people living in cities where there are many challenges in everyday life are looking for other places to call home. The big question is, where to now? Which are the most desirable places to live in right now? ALSO READ: World’s […]

Hang on your taxi is on its way! The reality of hopping into flying taxis is not that farfetched. The idea of producing flying taxis has moved a step closer to becoming reality in the not-so-distant future. A working prototype of the new Volocopter was demonstrated at the Paris airshow last week. EVTOLS Companies aiming […]

If you are flying to Europe or beyond, you should try Premium Economy Class on Swiss International Airlines. The Swiss are known for high standards and for uncompromised safety. Swiss International Airlines lives up to high standards and delivers service excellence. SWISS INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES Swiss now offers Premium Economy Class on its daily flights to […]

Putting a smile on that dial every day is not as easy as it used to be when it seems like one has little control over many of the variables in our lives. Persistent state-controlled power cuts, the rising cost of living, the country’s failing infrastructure, and a general feeling of doom and gloom about the […]

Veldskoen, locally known as Vellies, is a uniquely South African shoe. The brand is typically made from vegetable-tanned leather or soft hide uppers that are attached to a leather footbed and rubber sole, without using any tacks or nails. Nowadays, it is no surprise when spotting people from other corners of the world wearing Veldskoen. […]

South Africans are following in the footsteps of other countries where obesity has been a major issue for a long time. This is not good news for the nation which is already under pressure from a number of daily challenges such as power and water outages and increasing crime levels. ALSO READ: Top 10 tips […]

People speak various languages across the globe. Here is a list of the EIGHT most popular ones that are spoken in the world. With so many languages being spoken by people across the world, there is often a question about which are the most spoken or popular ones. Many countries have several official languages so […]

South Africa’s biggest in-cinema movie brand is considering a number of initiatives aimed at enticing movie-lovers back to the big screen. STER-KINEKOR Ster-Kinekor, Africa’s largest cinema company, has more than 60% of South Africa’s market share of movie cinemas. After the past few years of pandemic-related restrictions, many companies have seen a return to normal […]

A number of petrol stations now close at night, forcing motorists to have to search for a filling station that is open in the dark. It can be frustrating having to fill up your car at night when streetlights are off, traffic lights do not operate, potholes can’t be seen and there’s no operating petrol […]

It is common knowledge that the cost of air travel in South Africa has increased sharply since 2020. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has put added pressure on the global aviation sector. HIGHER AIRFARES The cost of air travel in South Africa has increased by up to 54% compared to pre-Covid 19 times for […]

The UK joins the growing list of countries that have implemented an entry fee for visa-free visitors entering its borders. This will not affect nations like South Africa – which are not visa-exempt for the United Kingdom. Travellers from countries with passports that are visa exempt will need to factor in the additional costs and […]

Elite international athletes express both love and enjoyment for the ultimate human race, South Africa’s Comrades Marathon. While many South Africans may not be feeling much love for SA at the moment, many of the international athletes who participate in Sunday’s ultra-marathon sing the country’s praises and love the well-organised sporting event. Thousands of local […]

Some relationships are long-lasting, with one or both of the partners tolerating each other’s traits endlessly. In other cases, some relationships break down because one or both of the partners can no longer tolerate certain traits or behaviours. Researchers based at the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, investigated the dissolution of romantic relationships and friendships. […]

Some of the world’s major tourist destinations attract millions of visitors from around the world each year. The world is becoming a smaller place, with even more people able to visit many of the world’s most popular tourist hotspots. IMPACT OF MASS TOURISM This has both positive and negative impacts on the communities, the local economies, […]