Plan your travel for 2026
Road trips reward careful planning. Mapping your route, timing drives, and choosing stops wisely transform a journey into a seamless adventure.
Mariana Balt
Start saving now for travelling later
Starting a travel fund now opens space for exciting journeys later in the year.
Putting post-festive season blues to work for a prosperous 2026
When the festive season ends, a quiet sense of loss often follows. Mariana explores post-festive blues and the slow return to routine.
Rather late than never - take a break on the East Coast after the festive season
KwaZulu-Natal offers the ideal beach holiday out of season. Travellers who avoided the holiday rush can also enjoy wildlife encounters, mountain adventures, and creative countryside escapes.
Stop to rest but stay alert
Simple but essential safety tips for pit stops during holiday travel. Stay aware, protect your valuables and choose safe locations on your way home.
Seven ways of turning the journey back from Cape Town to Gauteng into a memorable part of your holiday
The drive from Cape Town back to Gauteng does not have to signal the end of a holiday, but can become part of the holiday.
Food traditions to uphold when travelling
Food traditions in Southern Africa reveal culture, history, and hospitality, from braais and sadza to kapana and peri-peri chicken.