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Category: Unusual
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 […]
Funny signs spotted in South Africa
It’s easy to get lost in translation when you live in a country with 11 official languages. That’s what makes funny sign spotting in South Africa a close second to wildlife spotting. We recently stumbled across the Africa, this is why I live here Facebook page where you’ll find collections of hilarious photos submitted from […]
The World’s Biggest Races in South Africa
As the wheel spins closer to this weekend’s mammoth Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, we look at some of the world’s biggest races that are hosted right here in South Africa. Perfect for anyone who loves extreme travel and tourism! The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour: World’s Largest Individually Timed Cycle […]
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 […]
10 Things Cricket Taught Me about Travel
Sport teaches us many life lessons. Being a team player, rising above challenges, learning how to win and lose with dignity. After spending a day watching the Proteas battle it out against the Aussies at Newlands, I realise there’s a lot that cricket can teach us about travel. 1. Anything can happen. How many times […]
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 […]
Learning to Surf at Muizenberg
It was a sunny, windless, bikini-cladding day when I confirmed my first surf lesson at Muizenberg, Cape Town. Lifestyle Surf Shop’s Facebook page even bragged about “golden hours all day”. But when I woke the next morning to the wind punching trees at 40km/hour, I knew Murphy was sniggering behind the scenes. Driving out to […]
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 […]
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