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Category: Tips and Tricks
The Worst Airplane Passengers to sit next to on a Long Flight
Long flights can be frustrating as it is, with rerun movies, bad food, and cramped up space. However, your experience can be largely bettered or worsened depending on who you sit next to. Here are a couple of airplane passengers you’d do well to avoid sitting next to (or near) on a long flight: The […]
10 Tips to Cut Down on Holiday Costs
When you’re on holiday, you feel as though the whole world is at your feet. You long to see everything, taste everything, and meet everyone, and before you know it, you’ve got a vicious credit card statement awaiting your return home. So for those who wish to avoid paying for their mistakes once the holiday […]
Family Friendly Resorts in the Western Cape
Family getaways are a chance to bond with your kids without the distractions of daily life, so take the time to plan fun holiday activities. We chatted with some of our accommodations to find out what makes them a great choice for your family. Blommekloof Country Cottage Blommekloof Country Cottage is a charismatic self-catering accommodation […]
Oops! Here’s what to do if you miss your flight
Perhaps you overslept, got caught in traffic, left your passport behind…we’re not here to judge. Whatever the reason, you’re running circles around the airport with sweat droplets on your forehead as you assess your seemingly impossible situation. So you missed your flight…now what? Be pro-active If you know you’re running late, check in online at […]
10 Important Items offered at a Hotel that you may have forgotten to Pack
When planning a holiday, there is so much to remember, from booking flights to organising someone to look after your pets while you’re away, so it’s no surprise that things are often forgotten. But you don’t have to tear your hair out when you have left some important things at home. Gather yourself together and […]
5 Undeniable Reasons Why Road Trips Rock
Road trips are one of the greatest ways to experience travel in a way that flying or trains can’t provide. After all, on a road trip you’re the captain of your journey and you get to decide where to stop and for how long, instead of your tour driver. So, embrace the freedom and enjoy […]
Solo Travel Tips for the Fearless Female
In this day and age, there is no shame in travelling alone. In fact, it can be liberating and open us up to new experiences. If you’re a brave young woman, here are a few tips that will make your solo trip safer and more enjoyable: Research and plan in advance Have an easily accessible […]
5 Ways to Travel like a Local
When you’re in a foreign country, there is nothing worse than feeling like an outsider, who is far, far from home. It’s painful when you visit a restaurant or shop knowing you’re going to be offered “tourist prices”, being snubbed by the local taxi driver for being a tourist, and just feeling as though you […]
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