MSC CRUISES: GREENER THAN EVER In times when being green really matters, MSC Cruises has just launched its newest vessel, designed to be the most energy-efficient cruise ship ever built. The vessel has also been designed with the future in mind, reports Tourism Update, allowing for prospective innovations in sustainability to be incorporated, including carbon-neutral synthetic […]

AIRBNB’S NEW SCREENING TECH Airbnb recently launched new reservation technology designed to reduce the risk of noisy parties being thrown at properties in South Africa. According to reports from Tourism Update, the new Reservation screening technology helps identify potential higher-risk reservations and prevent those bookings from being made on the app. ALSO READ: Airbnb now offers new […]

In the heart of KwaZulu-Natal lies lush, tranquil and beautiful Zululand, saturated with rolling green hills, cultural villages and wonderful wildlife. If you haven’t visited yet, what are you waiting for? Here are three things not to miss… Just a normal day in Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: James Howard-Davies / flickr EMPANGENI ART AND CULTURAL HISTORY […]

11 FLIGHTS A WEEK FROM AIRLINK Airlink recently announced that it would be increasing its flight services connecting Johannesburg and Vilanculos, Mozambique from January 2024. According to Travel News, Airlink, who currently operates a daily service on the route, came to the decision to add another flight every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday after receiving increased […]

Surrounded by the majestic Magaliesberg mountains, Hartbeespoort, or Harties as it’s affectionately known, is as adventure-packed as it is peaceful. Here are four adventure activities that are a must when in Harties… MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES IN HARTBEESPOORT Guaranteed to get your heart racing. Photo: Daniel Hug / flickr For some seriously adrenaline-spiking activities, why not try […]

Who doesn’t love a birthday freebie? Here are three awesome things SA citizens can do in Johannesburg for free on their birthday… Check out these free things to do on your birthday in Johannesburg. Photo: Qaiser Islam / flickr FREE ENTRY AT GOLD REEF CITY THEME PARK What’s free: Gold Reef City Theme park offers birthday […]

With the winter season slowly sinking it’s teeth into South Africa, the Drakensberg region will soon become a hub of activity. And while resorts and estates remain popular choices for many, there are plenty of budget stays in the area too. Here are a few to check out… AMPHITHEATRE BACKPACKERS LODGE Drankensburg Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge.. […]

Looking for a few fun things to check out in the stunning Drakensberg region? Here are some of our top picks… Stunning Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: canva HAVE A BEER AT DRAKENSBERG BREWERY Why you should visit: The Drakensberg Brewery Brewpub is a scenic location to sit back and enjoy one of the brewery’s beers on tap. […]

While recreational offerings in Durban are as vast as they are various, there are plenty of free, fun-for-all activities to enjoy within the city. Here are our top five choices… 1. VISIT THE BEACH, OF COURSE! Sand, sea, and sky in Durban. Photo: Pe_Wu / Flickr If there’s one thing that’s a must-do when visiting […]

The winter June-July school holidays have officially arrived in South Africa and parents will be scrambling to find activities to keep kids entertained for the next couple of weeks. If you live in Cape Town or plan to visit over the holidays, here are five fun activities that kids are guaranteed to love… Here are […]

FLYSAFAIR WINS YET AGAIN It’s another win for local airline, FlySafair, as they’ve been awarded their third consecutive ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa’ award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023. The World Airline Awards, which occurs annually, are determined through a customer satisfaction survey conducted by Skytrax. Among the 80 major awards handed out […]

BEST RESTAURANTS OF THE WORLD: WHO’S NUMBER ONE? The World’s 50 (and 100) best restaurants of 2023 have been named by publication, The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. The annual listing points out the very best culinary spots worldwide, providing placements from 1 to 50 and then 50 to 100. This year, the top spot according to the list, went to Peruvian restaurant, Central, which is located […]

Let’s face it: Camps Bay is know for its luxury and splendour. With glorious views of the Atlantic ocean and Twelve Apostles mountains, anyone visiting this deliciously beautiful part of the Mother City will be spoiled for choice when it comes to luxury boutique hotels. Here are a few worth checking out.. The Twelve Apostles […]

With the winter school holidays quite literally almost upon us, parents will be searching high and low for ideas to keep kids entertained. If you find yourself up in the North West this holiday period, be sure to check out these four activities at Sun City that are perfect for the kiddies… ESCAPE ROOMS AT […]

THE WORLD’S BEST SUSTAINABLE RESTAURANT Cape Town is home to some of the most popular and incredible restaurants in the world, and now one of the Mother City’s fabulous eateries has been named the ‘Best Sustainable Restaurant in the world‘. According to Getaway, the prestigious Flor de Caña Sustainable Restaurant Award 2023, awarded by The World’s 50 Best […]

Trendy, vibey Maboneng is an urban, creative hub filled with contemporary art galleries, studios and artisan shops and restaurants. It’s a Johannesburg neighbourhood that simply must be visited, at least once. If you do find yourself in the area, here are three things you have to try… THE BIOSCOPE INDEPENDENT CINEMA If you want to catch […]

TOP CULINARY TALENT TO SET UP SHOP AT TIME OUT MARKET Local Cape Tonians and Mother City visitors are in for a treat soon, as the first-ever Time Out Market in Africa will be opening at the V&A Waterfront later this year. Time Out Market, which has taken over the V&A Food Market’s premises, will […]

The United Kingdom will soon be introducing a fee that international visitors will have to pay to enter the country. Here’s what that means for South Africa. International visitors to the UK will now have to pay a fee in order to enter the county. Beginning in November this year, the UK’s new Electronic Travel […]

Ever wondered what the elephant’s role is in the making of a popular Marula product that’s loved by many? Here’s the story… If you’re a South African (or not) over the age of 18, chances are you’ve had a taste of the ever-popular and delicious Amarula Cream Liquor. But did you know that the African […]

Veteran captain Doug Morris talks about what happens if or when a passenger passes away while on board a flight. If you’re one of those people who has at some point wondered what exactly happens when a person dies on board a plane, Veteran Air Canada Dreamliner captain, Doug Morris, is here to enlighten you. […]

As the weather gets a little cooler along the east coast of South Africa, ‘The Greatest Shoal on Earth’ makes its way towards KwaZulu-Natal waters and it is a sight to behold! Here are five reasons why you NEED to experience KZN’s Sardine Run this year… 1. INCREDIBLE TO WITNESS Huge shoals of Sardines. Photo: […]

BALI BANS TOURISTS FROM MOUNTAINS Beautiful Bali continues to be one of the most popular island destinations for tourists from around the world. With some of the recent ‘bad behaviour’ from these tourists, however, the nation is looking to put measures into place to help deal with these issues. On such measure, is the banning […]

FOREIGNERS GET DEPORTED FROM BALI Tourists have been getting the boot from Bali all year-long, Travel News says, after they were caught behaving badly, disrespecting local culture and religion, overstaying visas and violating visa rules. From January to May 2023 over 130 international tourists were deported from the island because of misconduct ranging from illegal cryptocurrency trading, […]

UK TO INTRODUCE ‘ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION’ SYSTEM International visitors to the UK will now have to pay a fee in order to enter the county.Beginning in November this year, the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system will come into effect and essentially requires all visa-waivering countries to pay a fee before travel is permitted. […]

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY: WELCOME TO BILLIONAIRE’S PARADISE Did you know that the world has around 3 112 billionaires? But if one were to go city by city, only one US top dog takes the number one spot for the city with the most billionaires in the world. That honour goes to the famous “concrete jungle where dreams […]