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Travel news | 2 November 2026

More British Airways flights between London and Cape Town announced

News | 2 November 2026

Cape Town Taxi Industry confirms services will run for Monday morning commute

News | 2 November 2026

Nine killed after private jet crashes in Florida on flight to the Bahamas

Conservation | 1 November 2026

The best places to learn about the ocean without getting on a boat

Conservation | 1 November 2026

CapeNature to phase out trade in California kingsnakes in the Western Cape

Attractions | 31 October 2026

Caminito del Rey: The walkway clinging to the walls of a Spanish gorge

Travel ideas | 31 October 2026

KwaMaqoma: The Eastern Cape destination getting a new tourism hub

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Cape Agulhas beyond the southernmost tip: What to do with a full weekend

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A South African couple’s journey across the Old World

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A little over eight years ago, Claire and I left Cape Town for London. We... read more

7 extreme ways to travel

29 June 2012

Some call it adventure holidays, others call it extreme tourism, but the idea remains the... read more

Top 20 summer festivals in Europe and America

21 June 2012

As South Africans, we know how to enjoy festivals. So while it's winter, and festivals... read more

Amazing Mumbai through the kaleidoscope

25 May 2012

I live like a maharaja in Mumbai, laugh out loud with the Mumbaikers, meditate with... read more

The winter edition of Getaway International on sale now

24 May 2012

The winter edition of Getaway International is available from Monday 28 May 2012.... read more

A bibliophile’s heaven: the Franschhoek Literary Festival

15 May 2012

The Franschhoek Literary Festival 2012 was fantastic, with entertaining speakers and fascinating discussions. ... read more

Food hunting on foot in Durban

4 May 2012

On our first day food hunting in Durban we opted to go on foot. It... read more

Big spaces and small communities in Citrusdal

9 April 2012

Despite vast spaces separating many of the farms in the Citrusdal area, there is a... read more

Easter taste test: Easter eggs

4 April 2012

A panel of tasters, endeavoured the arduous task of taste testing Easter eggs of every... read more

Laughter on the side at Tam’JaZi Country Farm Stall

26 March 2012

Out-of-the-ordinary food and humour are on the menu at Tam’JaZi Country Farm Stall in the... read more

Houw Hoek Farm Stall: More than pickles, pies and preserves

15 March 2012

Treating your taste buds to a stop at Houw Hoek Farm Stall and Restaurant in... read more

Bats in my belfry vs my private steam room: the bush camp / luxury lodge debate

13 March 2012

Nostalgia for a simpler framing of the bushveld experience. Back to basics, turning back time... read more

Teaser: Cape Town to Gaborone

8 March 2012

21-year-old photographer Matt Geeling joins up with fellow photographer, Alex Arjes, and videographer, Jaryn... read more

The most extreme game of Rock-paper-scissors

14 February 2012

This is one of my favourite stories to tell around a braai – and every... read more

What’s on this weekend in South Africa: 3-5 February

31 January 2012

If you haven't made any plans for the weekend and are looking for something to... read more

Remnants of the Hippie Trail at the Sivananda Ashram

26 January 2012

Claire and I arrived at the Sivananda Ashram at Neyyar Dam in southern India on... read more

Mixing the rough with the smooth

27 December 2011

Several years ago, as a bored and frustrated owner of a model agency in London,... read more

Six tips on how to fly with young children

15 December 2011

Travelling with young children is not always easy: anyone that says differently has obviously never... read more

Port Alfred: a forgotten paradise

13 December 2011

Port Alfred, divided by the peaceful Kowie River, was once a top holiday destination in... read more

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