South Africa is a country with a turbulent history. In the past it has existed as a country divided, dangerous and stunningly beautiful all at the same time. Thankfully times have changed and South Africa was reborn from the ashes of Apartheid after its abolition in 1994. The country...
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South Africa is a prime holiday destination in Africa. Combining Old World charm with modern sophisticated cities, South Africa has a range of attractions to suit any style of travel. Track big game in any of its many game parks, soak up the sun on its beautiful beaches, hike the craggy peaks of the Drakensburg or experience the deserted beauty of the Karoo.
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Get Quiz Ready With A Year of Fun Fact Friday (12 minute read)
If you don’t follow us on Facebook and Instagram then firstly, why not? We’ll let you off if you follow us right now! Secondly, if you don’t follow us, then you’ve been missing out on our weekly Fun Fact Friday! Here we share little-known nuggets about the countries and...
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Our 12 Top Destinations for 2023: A Tour for Every Month of the Year (10 minute read)
Are you starting to plan your travel for next year? We have tours departing every month, to countries all over the world. But some places are best visited at certain times of year. In March, the beautiful spring cherry blossoms are in bloom across Japan. In July, southern Africa...
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Rhino Populations in 2023: How is This Iconic Species Doing? (8 minute read)
It’s one of the world’s most iconic and recognizable animals. A member of the famous Big Five in Africa but unfortunately also targeted by poachers for its ivory horn. The rhino is an incredible creature and one that fuels travel around the world as people flock to catch a...
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10 Interesting Facts About Cape Town (4 minute read)
It’s South Africa’s most popular city, home to iconic Table Mountain, gorgeous coastline, and stunning beaches. It’s also as far south as you can go on the African continent and is steeped in a rich and often turbulent history. With wonderful wildlife opportunities not too far away either, Cape...
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Holiday Hack: How to Maximise Your Annual Leave in 2022 (11 minute read)
Booking a trip, especially a long one, can take careful planning. Taking more than a few days of leave can be problematic with work, especially if you don’t get that much in the first place. And you always want to keep some spare in case of family events or...
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The 11 Best National Parks in Eastern & Southern Africa (10 minute read)
In total, the African continent is home to more than 370 national parks. Kenya is home to the most, with 23. And this isn’t including other wildlife reserves which don’t boast “national park” status. For travellers looking to enjoy a safari to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino,...
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The 5 Best Destinations for a Wellness Break (6 minute read)
A wellness break brings about improvements to your physical or mental health, and often both. This may take the form of goal-oriented breaks such as detox or rehabilitation. Or, it may simply be an excuse to get away and completely relax for a few days. For some people, rehabilitation...
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7 of the Best Roads in the World (8 minute read)
It doesn’t matter if you’re a petrolhead or not. Roads form an important part of global infrastructure, and it is impossible to travel without using them. And whilst many roads are monotonous, ugly ribbons of tarmac passing through bland countryside or crowded cities, there are some roads and routes...
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7 of the Best Places to Visit at Easter (7 minute read)
There are loads of reasons to travel at Easter: it’s spring in the northern hemisphere, with warming temperatures and trees in bloom. Southeast Asia is also warm and dry. This makes it the best time of year to visit Vietnam, which usually experiences a varied climate up and down...
