How to emigrate from South Africa Emigrating from South Africa can be a daunting experience, and rightly so. Because it tends to be a once-off undertaking for most, should you make the big move overseas it will presumably be your first. Unlike merely working overseas, the process of relocating or emigrating has its own, myriad […]
What to Pack on Your African Safari You're heading to the Mother Land for the trip of a lifetime. You can't wait to see elephants, giraffes, rhinos, leopards, birds and all of the other animals that live in the grasslands of Africa. But you're at a loss for what to pack. Take a look at […]
The annual family vacation is a time that we all look forward to, but deciding where to go and planning it can be a real challenge! With large families that have a diverse range of likes and members of various age groups, planning a holiday that offers something for everyone can be really tricky. Here […]
Head outdoors for some off-road driving If you’re planning a holiday road trip away from the congested city highways, why not head to the great outdoors for an off-road driving experience? You can expect lots of fun and the incredible thrill of putting your SUV through its paces on an off-road adventure. While driving through […]
Smartphones are arguably the most essential gadget when you're traveling internationally. Not only do they keep you in contact with family and friends back home, you also use them to touch base with new friends, for photos, navigation, restaurant hunting, sharing on social media, reading the news and so much more! Traveling efficiently with your […]
Looking for an Air China Review? Wondering what to do in Beijing Airport ? Read on... A Layover at Beijing Airport When I initially discovered that the return leg of my flight from Phuket to Johannesburg on Air China involved a 14 -hour layover at Beijing airport, my first thought was about what we would […]
Travelling around Thailand ? Here are some dos and don'ts. If you're planning a trip to Thailand, you’re in for a treat. It’s an amazing country, full of adventure. In fact, it’s Asia Pacific’s most popular tourist destination. With so much to see and do, you won’t want to stick to one place. To act […]
Here are 10 Disney Tips to get the most out of your Disney Vacation All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. It's kind of fun to do the impossible. Walt Disney A Disney vacation is on almost […]
Updated travel requirements for minors In a move to streamline the process of travelling with minors in or out of South Africa, the Department of Home Affairs has done away with two versions of the birth certificate. Previously, an abridged birth certificate was issued to parents for newborns up until 2013, however since 2014, an […]
Things to Remember When Travelling to Nigeria If you want to visit a country where the locals have huge smiles on their faces, despite the issues that they face on a day to day basis, Nigeria is the country for you. Although the country has faced its fair share of economic and political issues, the […]
London Airport Hacks – Weave Through Heathrow Airport Like a Pro As crazy as London’s road traffic usually is, its international airports might be the same – if not crazier. The largest airport in the United Kingdom, Heathrow airport handles over 80 million international passengers annually. For many years, it was the world's busiest airport in […]
The US visas were relatively easy to obtain. Then it was time to apply for the UK visas for the whole family. We qualified for the Standard Visitor Visa. I spent hours completing the most comprehensive online visa application forms I had ever done before. The section that took me the longest was the travel […]
It took me a full year to recover from the Schengen visa application, before I could muster up the courage to apply for a complex visa again. And this time I was aiming for a double whammy - US and UK visas, although the US visa was only for my children. Why on earth would […]
How to apply for a Schengen visa for Italy I had been avoiding Europe for a while. But when Italy and a Mediterranean cruise beckoned, I couldn’t resist any longer. This, of course, meant that I had to apply for a Schengen visa . Not for the first time, I bemoaned the fact that I […]
How to travel without breaking the bank I love travelling but I prefer not to spend too much on my holidays because that makes me feel guilty...and indulgent. Having a tight budget does not mean that you can’t travel. It just means that you will have to travel more efficiently. There are plenty of ways […]
