Don’t go overboard when buying camping gear
Camping gear can be wonderfully tempting, especially when every new gadget promises to make life outdoors easier.
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Journeys & Road Trips
10 ways to survive the holiday trip home with young children
Keep the peace on the long journey home with these ten survival tips for travelling with young children.
Who should pack the boot before travelling: Mom or Dad?
Fuel is still expensive: 7 tips to save on your travelling costs
Planning an October break? Here's one to consider...
What can I see in Baviaanskloof?
Francistown: Botswana’s second city with a mining soul
Kang: in the middle of nowhere, but most travellers know the place
Experiences & Activities
Elephant Sands: For the love of elephants
As the world observes World Elephant Day today, The Travel Thread takes you to Elephant Sands in northern Botswana, where wild elephants roam freely around an open waterhole just metres from your seat.
Best-known Mozambican game parks to visit
The Highlands Meander in Mpumalanga
What to pack for a winter road trip
Staying healthy during your holiday: dos and don'ts
Is freshwater angling a worthwhile holiday activity?
What do you expect from a stopover when travelling?
Nature & Sustainability
Don’t go overboard when buying camping gear
Camping gear can be wonderfully tempting, especially when every new gadget promises to make life outdoors easier.
Regional travelling in South Africa: self-driving or by air, which is best
Lesser-known caves in southern Africa
Is freshwater angling a worthwhile holiday activity?
Nxai Pan National Park reveals a landscape shaped by the seasons
Pilanesberg: The game reserve near the cities
