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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Former Miss SA Amy Kleinhans-Curd and some of the other ladies, who star on the Real Housewives van die Wynlande (RHOWL) shared an inside look at their Mauritius vacation via Instagram posts on Thursday 22 June. ALSO READ: 1st woman of colour to win Miss SA: Where is Amy Kleinhans now? ‘REAL HOUSEWIVES VAN DIE WYNLANDE’ TAKE MAURITIUS […]

A game reserve in Zululand, that is 74% owned by Community Trust Landowners, has unveiled its plans for a new ultra-luxury tented lodge on the banks of the White Umfolozi. The Madwaleni River Lodge, which will be launched in September 2023, features 12 luxury tents for a maximum of 24 guests. Located in the middle […]

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 […]

Two tourists sadly lost their lives during a canoe outing in South Africa. The male and female holiday makers were on the Crocodile River, between the Lion Park and Hartbeespoort Dam, when the tragedy occurred on Sunday afternoon. The accident involved several canoes on the river and resulted in multiple casualties, according to the NSRI. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Wildlife ACT’s Southern Drakensberg Conservation Project is calling attention to and actively mitigating the concerning decline of South African vulture populations. The Project, which falls under the conservation organisation’s Vulture Conservation Programme, calls on volunteers from around the world to assist in daily on-the-ground conservation efforts being made in the Southern Drakensberg region. The Project […]

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 […]

Lift Airline is offering its passengers more and more – in the form of luxury dining created by ‘MasterChef SA’ 2022 winner, Shawn Godfrey. MASTERCHEF MEALS FOR LIFT AIRLINES In a delicious bit of good news for travellers, Lift Airline recently partnered with MasterChef South Africa 2022 winner, Shawn Godfrey, to curate a luxury dining experience for […]