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Author: Roseanna McBain
15 Great Gifts for the Traveller in Your Life
With Christmas around the corner, we’ve gathered some of the best gifts to consider buying for the traveller in your life: Travel Kit – Bath and Body With airline restrictions being what they are today, little bottles of body wash, shampoo, and lotion get used up fairly quickly on long trips. Buy a nice set […]
Top 5 Bars and Beer Gardens in Johannesburg
When in Cape Town and Durban, your option for sundowners usually includes a beautiful coastal view to gaze upon as you leisurely sip your beverage of choice. Though Johannesburg is too far inland to enjoy the same sunset splendors, it does offer plenty of class, glamour, and glitz when it comes to bonding with friends […]
7 Essentials for Summer Travel in South Africa
While there are plenty of lists that explicitly state what to bring along for a South African safari or hike, there’s little to no advice given to those who are travelling around South African cities in summer. So keep these 7 items in mind when you head out the front door to spend a day […]
The Ultimate Fun Run in Cape Town – Twilight Team Run
Every year come December, the Mother City centre becomes a hub of excitement, which funnily enough isn’t due to Christmas being around the corner. Instead, what causes enthusiastic Capetonian’s to take to the streets in droves is a race that receives over 20 000 entrants who arrive dressed in costumes. This year, 2013, marks the 31st […]
Durban – the Art Deco Capital of South Africa
For those not in the know, the style of Art Deco is characterised by bold colours, glamorous ornaments, and geometric shapes, which also incorporate traditional designs. The Art Deco style originated in the early 1920s in France, and flourished worldwide until World War II. The style has been referred to as a distinct breakaway from […]
A Perfect Cost-Effective Cape Town Date
Cape Town is a beautiful and diverse city with endless options regarding what to see, where to eat, and where to go. Take the pressure off of planning a date by trying to do something amazing and expensive, and instead, consider some of these cost-effective and fun ideas: Walk to a Bakery Skip the convenience […]
Top Items for In-Flight Comfort
Along with the pre-flight prep and clothing lists you’ve likely made, you should definitely fine-tune your carry-on handbag or sling bag, to ensure you have the perfect in-flight essentials close to you at all times. Comfort and Sleep Aids Layered Items I’m sure we’ve all learnt the hard way that planes get super cold without […]
Packing and Flight Prep 101
With summer days here at last, travel opportunities are appearing again, which is great, unless you’re a last minute packer. If you are, it usually means you do a last minute frenzied pack the morning you’re supposed to leave, only to find out that the items you’ve picked don’t fit properly, your bag is suddenly […]
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