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 […]

Coffee Bay in the Eastern Cape is the ultimate escape and offers some incredible adventures. Here are five things you HAVE to do … EXPLORE HOLE IN THE WALL Hole in the Wall is a must-visit. Photo: canva The iconic Hole in the Wall should definitely be on your Coffee Bay bucket list. You can […]

EXPLORE HOLE IN THE WALL Hole in the Wall is a must-visit. Photo: canva The iconic Hole in the Wall should definitely be on your Coffee Bay bucket list. You can take a scenic hike along the coastline to reach this unique spot. The famous rock formation offers breathtaking views and excellent photo opportunities, so […]

SKYNESTS GET A PRICE TAG Remember Air New Zealand’s ‘Skynests’? The new offering from Air New Zealand that will allow economy class passengers way more comfort on long-haul flights in the form of bunk beds and couches will soon hit the market next year. Now, the airline has revealed how much passengers will have to […]

AQUILA GAME RESERVE RECEIVES ESTEEMED AWARD Aquila Private Game Reserve recently announced that they had been honoured with the Halal In Travel award for Best Muslim-Friendly Game Reserve. The award was presented during the CrescentRating Global Summit held in Singapore on 1 June and was attended by some important guests including Ambassadors of Spain and Türkiye, as well as […]

Winter getaways in the Free State are a special affair. With warm days and chilly nights, the area offers loads of picturesque spots, complete with soaring mountain ranges and sometimes even a bit of snow. Here are a few fantastic spots to consider… CLARENS, FREE STATE Golden Gate Highlands National Park in Clarens. Photo: redcharlie […]

If you’re planning to go in search of snow in South Africa this winter, here are seven spots where snow is known to make an appearance… In terms of climate, South Africa is known to be a mostly warm and temperate country, with lashings of sunshine and balmy breezes that only contribute to it’s reputation of being a favourite holiday […]

The V&A Waterfront has plans to eliminate single-use plastics in the complex by the year 2025. Here are the details… The V&A Waterfront recently amended its tenant lease agreement to include details that will help eliminate single-use plastics in the Waterfront by 2025. Guided by the South African Plastics Pact (SAPP), which is a ‘collaborative initiative aimed […]

Did you know that you could try dried fish and scotch bonnet ice cream in Cape Town? One Mother City eatery is making it all possible… TAPI TAPI TREATS IN CAPE TOWN It’s a wonderful celebration of Africa at Tapi Tapi in Cape Town, a cafe/bar/deli that is described as an ‘educational initiative that is […]