Best-Value Frequent Flyer Award Redemption to South Africa (June 2026) frequentflyer.co.za analyses Business Class award redemptions from 20 international cities to both Johannesburg and Cape Town. Our current pick is New York to Cape Town on Qatar Airways using American Airlines AAdvantage points. At an estimated 7.33 US cents of value per point, it’s the […]
Can You Really Stay Connected While Exploring Remote African Destinations? The first sign that you're somewhere genuinely remote isn't always the scenery. Sometimes it's the moment you look down at your phone and realise you haven't checked it in hours. Not because you're trying to disconnect. You've just been busy. The road keeps changing, and […]
What Experienced Safari Travellers Never Leave Home Without First-time safari travellers tend to overpack. The anxiety of being far from familiar shops, combined with the sheer unfamiliarity of what a safari actually requires day to day, leads to bags full of things that never leave the lodge room and conspicuous gaps where the genuinely useful […]
Why Morocco is One of the World's Best Destinations for Photography Tours Sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, golden hour in the blue alleyways of Chefchaouen, and clear views of the Milky Way at night are all dream shots for any photographer. Morocco is the only place in the world where you can capture […]
Rockfig Lodge Madikwe Review There’s something about the African bush that slows you down almost instantly. Perhaps it’s the silence interrupted only by birdsong, the golden light stretching endlessly across the plains, the way the stars seem to shine brighter, or the excitement of never knowing what animal may appear around the next corner. Whatever […]
3 Hidden Gems in China for Repeat Visitors So, we’ve all heard of the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Warriors, known famously as two of the most spectacular ‘Wonders of the World’, and, for good reason, they’re on everyone’s bucket list. However, there are also many awe-inspiring, lesser-known places in China to visit […]
2026 has been a busy year for me so far, in terms of other responsibilities, and I haven’t had much time to travel far from home. So I’ve been playing tourist in my own city. Over the past few months, I've been seeking out experiences I've never tried before—or revisiting places I hadn't explored in […]
Sun, Sea, and 5,000 Years of Stories: Why Egypt Is the Hottest Destination Few destinations in the world can match Egypt when it comes to combining ancient history, natural beauty, year-round sunshine, and exceptional value for money. For thousands of years, travellers have been drawn to this remarkable corner of North Africa, captivated by its […]
How to Plan a Short Cruise and Safari Combo Combining a short cruise with a safari is one of those holiday ideas that sounds complicated but actually works brilliantly with a bit of forward planning. The two experiences couldn't be more different, a few days at sea, drifting between ports, versus the stillness of an […]