Airbnb opens homes to 20 000 Afghan refugees
As tens of thousands of Afghan refugees resettle around the world, where they stay will be the first chapter in their new lives.
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Struggling to find the perfect tenants? Here are a few things to keep in mind
Landlords need to find the rental sweet spot and be creative.
5 places to roadtrip in South Africa for a weekend getaway
With the weather getting warmer, travellers should embark on a safe yet fun road trip somewhere in South Africa.
Here are the tips you’d need if you are a backpacker on a budget
Before you embark on your trip, book some of your accommodation in advance, especially if you are travelling to more than one country.
5 complimentary things you can score at a hotel
Complimentary benefits are a big plus for properties, especially when the sector is trying to lure guests during the pandemic.
5 overnight hiking trails we love in South Africa
South Africa is famed for having some of the most stunning hiking trails, promising remarkable landscapes and experiences along the route.
Starbucks opens in Muizenberg
The American coffee chain received a not-so-warm welcome
South Africa named as one of the world’s best skinny dipping destinations
New research from Outforia named South Africa as the 7th best skinny dipping hot spot in the world.
Farm 58 offers a holistic retreat for the mind, body and soul
In the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, Farmhouse 58 encourages it’s guests to get back to their roots with holistic offerings, and earthly surrounds.
Q&A with leading woman in wine Jolette Steyn
As the head of sales and imports at Wine Cellar, Jolette Steyn, is well-versed in the art of fine wine
Local towns to visit to enjoy the Spring flower season
After the recent bumper rainfall in these areas, this year’s flower season promises to be one of the best ever.
House tour: Amanda du-Pont and Shawn Rodriques’s Joburg home is a globe-trotting minimalist’s dream
Amanda and Shawn wanted the interiors to have a boutique- hotel quality inspired by their many travels.
“Vanlife” is growing in popularity. Here’s what to know before hitting the road
Living in a mobile home has gained traction over recent years with social media and YouTube documentaries stirring many people’s desire to live a simpler and greener life.
SEE: 5 Instagram inspired staycations
Travel experts forecast that staycations will continue to trend as people are looking for safe and peaceful venues located in the wide-open spaces
Expert packing tips for your next staycation
With the country being on adjusted lockdown levels you can still book a staycation in your own city when in need of a break
A pale straw-colored MCC with vibrant intensity yet elegant and refined in style
Long gone are the days when MCC could only be enjoyed at weddings or important functions
How (not) to pack for your first vaccine-era trip
Despite being a travel writer who's been to 50 countries and every continent, the concept of packing a bag no longer registered in my pandemic-era brain.
SEE: The world’s most popular spiritual retreats
It has been a challenging year and a half and many people are seeking ways to find inner peace amid the chaos