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Travel ideas | 26 October 2026

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I've found an awesome weekend escape in the Klein Karoo that I would prefer to... read more

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Sunday Jazz at Winchester Mansions in Seapoint

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Airline news: Air Botswana to fly to Lanseria Airport

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Air Botswana announced that they are commencing twice daily scheduled services between Gaborone and Lanseria... read more

Alternative Cape Town: a sidecar tour of the Cape Peninsula

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I recently went on a foodie tour of the Cape Peninsula with chef Bruce Robertson... read more

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I recently tackled the Great Cape Town Coffee Challenge: finding the perfect coffee-and-pastry combo in... read more

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