Category: Travel Tips

How to apply for a UAE Visa online 

UAE Visa online application process This is a guide on how to apply for a UAE Visa online if you are flying with Emirates Click here if you would like to apply for a South African passport online. Visa applications are such a schlep. I’d be delighted if visas were abolished forever. It would make […]

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How to apply for a Schengen visa for Spain (with kids)

How to apply for a Schengen visa for Spain (with kids) This guide applies to South African passport holders. I've said this before and I'm saying it again- you must really want to visit a Schengen country in order to go through the Schengen visa application process. Apart from UK and USA visas which are […]

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Traveling abroad for the first time : 5 Useful Tips & Tricks

Traveling abroad for the first time Traveling is an incredibly fulfilling and sometimes even life-changing experience, and it’s the ideal way to step out of your comfort zone and explore the wonders of the world. However, going abroad can also be a confusing and intimidating endeavor, especially when it comes to first-timers. But as long […]

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5 Great Tips for travelling with your pet in Africa

Tips for travelling with your pet in Africa It is not an easy task to travel with your pet. This becomes more difficult if you are not a conscious owner. If you would like to travel with your pets abroad, you need to bear certain things in mind in order to have stress-free travel - […]

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Tips for Choosing the Best Airline Seats

Tips for Choosing the Best Airline Seats Flying to a new country or even another state of the same nation can be exciting but stressful at the same time. People all over the world love visiting new places and gaining new experiences – so much so that according to Statista, the global travel market is […]

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4 Tips For Planning a Road Trip in South Africa

Tips For Planning a Road Trip in South Africa South Africa is a fantastic place to take a road trip, but you need to be organised to make the most of the experience and enjoy a smooth journey. The country has an excellent network of roads which are well maintained and connected (with the exception […]

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Let’s talk loyalty - Airline loyalty programs in South Africa

Airline loyalty programs in South Africa For me the biggest hindrance to travelling more - besides my children’s schooling – is how expensive it is to fly to most destinations from South Africa during the school holidays. When I read about how international travelers (particularly those from US & UK) get to travel all the […]

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7 items you can’t do without in your holiday travels

Items you can’t do without in your holiday travels Are you planning to go on a holiday soon? Whether you’ll be jetting off to a faraway destination or going on a road trip along South Africa’s beautiful routes, it is important to stay prepared for anything that may come your way in your travels. To […]

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Kruger Safari Packing List - 12 Essentials For Your Vacation

Kruger Safari Packing List Everyone who visits South Africa should go on a safari at Kruger National Park, one of the largest game reserves in the world, with a huge variety of animals and an ever-changing landscape indigenous to Southern Africa. Safaris here are the best way to spot the Big Five in their natural […]

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