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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!

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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Escape to the Maldives

Escape to the Maldives

This December, escape to the Maldives, a tropical paradise where pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and luxurious resorts will welcome you. Located in the heart of the Indian Ocean, this chain of over 1,000 islands is the perfect holiday destination...

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Best time to visit the Karoo

Best time to visit the Karoo

With the blisteringly hot summer months behind us, and as Autumn approaches, this is an ideal time to visit the Karoo and explore and discover the many treasures found in this barren but beautiful landscape. Each of the small towns dotted across the Karoo has...

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Staycation Bucket List

Staycation Bucket List

When it comes to international travel, our wings have been clipped but there is no need to pack away the holiday goodies yet.When it comes to international travel, our wings have been clipped but there is no need to pack away the holiday goodies yet. South Africa is...

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The Valley with 1000 things to do

The Valley with 1000 things to do

With holidays just around the corner, this is an ideal time to explore and rediscover the many attractions on offer in the historic Valley of a Thousand Hills which is just a stone’s throw outside of Durban. The valley and its rolling hills were created by the Umgeni...

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Wild Coast Family Adventure

Wild Coast Family Adventure

If you are looking for entertainment and excitement, or relaxation and inspiration while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the fabled Wild Coast, then the Wild Coast Sun is the place for you. The resort and casino complex lies nestled among the rolling hills...

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Pilanesberg, a world-class experience on our doorstep

Pilanesberg, a world-class experience on our doorstep

Just two hour’s drive from Johannesburg is the country’s fourth largest game reserve offering visitors a big-5 game experience, a range of luxury accommodation facilities and everything from hot air ballooning to some of the best game viewing in the country. Often...

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KZN South Coast – rediscover an old favourite

KZN South Coast – rediscover an old favourite

The KZN South Coast has been a favourite family holiday destination for as long as anyone can remember. It has everything from caravan parks to luxury estates, you can laze the day away on a lagoon paddle-boat or give yourself a shot of adrenalin stepping off the top...

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