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Our travel blog features tips and advice on how you can travel better, cheaper, and smarter so you can explore the world on a budget. Read through our blog posts and get new ideas for your next travel destination!

This Winter, Head for the Sun

This Winter, Head for the Sun

If you need a break from the frosty mornings as winter takes a grip here at home, a holiday in sun-soaked Turkey may be just what you need. Turkey offers a unique blend of European sophistication and Asian mystery with its vibrant tapestry of culture, history, and...

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Simple Pleasures of Adventure

Simple Pleasures of Adventure

With the long Easter break behind us, it is time to set our leisure sights on the two public holidays at the end of the month, offering an ideal time to do some local exploring and day-tripping. Wherever you may be, every corner of South Africa offers adventure, new...

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The Silent Guardians of the Karoo

The Silent Guardians of the Karoo

Perched on top of a hill outside the Free State town of Springfontein you can explore this combination stone and iron blockhouse which has been restored and is maintained by farmers in the area. The next time you are travelling along the N2 as it cuts through the...

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Planning an Easter getaway has never been easier

Planning an Easter getaway has never been easier

South Africa is a world in one country, and as the Easter weekend looms, those wanting to get away for a family break, or a romantic couple of days, South African travellers are spoilt for choice. There is something for everyone, from a wildlife adventure in one of...

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Azerbaijan Grand Prix Trivia

Azerbaijan Grand Prix Trivia

As the drivers return to Azerbaijan, last year’s winner, Oscar Piastri, will be looking to repeat his 2024 win which saw him in a race-long battle with Charles Leclerc. It was Piastri’s second F1 win and put his McLaren team in front of Red Bull in the constructors'...

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History made at Monaco Grand Prix

History made at Monaco Grand Prix

Last year Charles Leclerc made history becoming the only Monegasque driver to win his home race. The victory ended his run of bad luck at Monaco, which included crashes, retirements, and mechanical failures. His team-mate, Lewis Hamilton may spoil the party as he...

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Monza, the Temple of Speed

Monza, the Temple of Speed

This year Ferrari fans will be out in full force in the hope that their team can take another win at a home Grand Prix, and with last year’s winner, Charles Leclerc, and Lewis Hamilton in the red cars, their hopes are high. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will be...

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Austrian Grand Prix Trivia

Austrian Grand Prix Trivia

The Red Bull Ring, formerly known as the Österreichring and the A1 Ring, has a rich motorsport history, hosting its first Formula 1 race in 1970. Alain Prost and Max Verstappen share the honour of the most wins at the Austrian Grand Prix, with three wins each....

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Be part of the F1 drama

Be part of the F1 drama

If you were in any doubt about going to one of the F1 races this year, the season opener at Melbourne's Albert Park Circuit should make your mind up for you. The thrilling Australian Grand Prix has set the stage for an exciting year ahead. The unpredictable weather...

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More than the Big Five

More than the Big Five

You might associate a holiday in Kenya with hot days spent in a game-viewing vehicle, but this east-coast country is also a beachgoer’s dream, with as much to offer as the popular Indian Ocean islands. Both Kenya's coastline and the islands are washed by the same...

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