Travel souvenirs could be future treasures 2005-11-28 03:37:09
The souvenirs you buy on your cruise can be worth thousands of rands if you know where and when to shop, reports Roger Godlightly.Full Story...
Better to arrive at a holiday than to travel 2005-12-01 02:03:00
Self-confessed comfort addict Jaci Stephen will always choose luxurious hedonism and likes nothing better than to spoil herself rotten...Full Story...
Take time off to see the world 2005-12-01 01:49:39
You want to take a gap year? Good. The world out there awaits you. Carol Lazar has some suggestions to make.Full Story...
Beware China's great wall of tourists 2006-01-11 03:49:20
Beijing is gearing up for the 2008 summer Olympic Games with zest and vigour, which Peter Davies discovered on a recent visit.Full Story...
Make the going (away) easier 2005-11-05 03:56:30
It's nearly the end of the year and everyone's thinking about getting away. Star Travel Editor Carol Lazar has some tips to make your travelling life easier.Full Story...
Talking Turkey on avian flu 2005-10-22 05:49:30
Worried about travelling to the Far East or Turkey because of the danger of avian flu? Saturday Star Travel editor Carol Lazar reckons you shouldn't panic.Full Story...
Pack your bags and see the world 2005-10-03 06:10:30
You're young, you want to see the world but you have a limited budget. Then think backpacking. It's the easiest and cheapest way of seeing your own country and the rest of the world. Travel Editor Carol Lazar reports.Full Story...
Autumn in the Alps is a serene holiday... 2005-09-30 05:32:25
Love skiing and hiking but fighting with other tourists for space isn't your scene? Then contemplate visiting the Swiss Alps in autumn, when the weather is fine, the foliage brilliant and the summer crowds have nearly all melted away.Full Story...
Hiking the Great Wall resurrects history 2005-09-17 06:19:08
The Mongol attackers are long gone, but the vast brick-and-stone barrier that helped China repel them and other invaders still stands - and awaits a new horde of travellers who can explore and even camp out on the centuries-old fortification.Full Story...
How to do a worthy job and earn well too... 2005-09-12 04:46:39
If you are keen to live in the United Kingdom and earn good money, but also want to make a difference in the world, then you should consider signing up to help a Britain-based charity organisation.Full Story...
The definitive gap-year guide book 2005-09-03 05:01:06
This book discusses comprehensively everything that you might wish to know about the gap year, giving invaluable information - from how to discuss the issue and break the news to your apprehensive parents to how to choose the best possible way to utilise your gap year...Full Story...
South Africa's rich past cemented in science 2005-09-04 03:33:08
Travel Editor Carol Lazar has reviewed a stunning new series of themed travel books by university professor Philip Harrison, a South African travel guide writer with a difference...Full Story...
Stargazing in Sutherland 2005-08-30 04:10:44
Sue Olswang takes a quick detour from her Cape Town trip and heads for Sutherland for an out-of-this-world experience...Full Story...
There's a gold rush in Pilgrim's Rest 2005-08-27 05:57:26
Gold fever is raging in Pilgrim's Rest in Mpumalanga, says Lindsey Sanderson, so if you dream about striking it rich, this is definitely the place to be.Full Story...
Watching the Knysna Heads from your armchair 2005-08-29 00:24:52
Chef and artist Andrew Watts has come up with a luxury concept that combines the exclusivity of a boutique hotel with the privacy of a comfortable family home.Full Story...
Wildlife on Jozi industrial hub's doorstep 2005-08-29 00:32:19
Dinokeng, a tourism-led development programme in Gauteng, is fast becoming home to wild animals and bird species, as farmers move towards conservationist farming.Full Story...
Affordable trips for travellers 2005-08-27 05:53:14
ATO tours are offering travellers an experience of a lifetime to tour the magical gems of India and any one of South Africa's wildlife reserves.Full Story...
A to Z of a country of wonders 2005-08-31 03:36:32
Travel Editor Carol Lazar gives you the A to Z of a small part of South Africa. And the good news is that there's still a lot more out there...Full Story...
Ten things to do along the Garden Route 2005-08-28 03:23:21
The Garden Route is a great place to park off and do nothing - perhaps playing the odd game of golf, or working on your suntan - but it's a waste not to make better use of your time. So here are 10 of the best things to do. Be warned, though, there's more, so plan a long trip, says Jennifer Stern.Full Story...
It helps to travel lightly 2005-08-31 03:40:09
Travel Editor Carol Lazar suggests a few things you should definitely leave at home when travelling long distances.Full Story...
SA's Irish connection 2005-08-30 04:13:48
SA Student Travel Services are offering students the chance of a lifetime to work and travel in Ireland for up to six months.Full Story...
Playing with elephants in Hartebeespoort 2005-08-22 05:06:07
The Elephant Sanctuary in Hartebeespoort offers curious wildlife lovers the chance to get up close and personal with the giant king of the jungle. Arja Salafranca reports...Full Story...
Feeling your way through Cali's winelands 2005-08-25 06:02:59
Anne Stevens takes a wine-tasting tour through California's Napa and Sonoma Valleys, where she had a bit more than just wine.Full Story...
Breathing the clean air in refreshing Taiwan 2005-08-22 05:38:59
Thousands of tourists are being drawn to a mountain retreat in Taiwan. Peter Enav reports.Full Story...
Air travel a hit in Iraq 2005-08-19 03:01:01
Since resuming flights a year ago after being grounded by sanctions, Iraqi Airways has once again taken to the skies, and now operates twenty flights a week to Middle East destinations.Full Story...
Quirky Cape hotel awarded top spot 2005-08-24 03:41:26
A United States travel magazine has voted the Cape Cadogan boutique hotel in Cape Town as one of the world's hottest, most promising new hotels.Full Story...
Gulf Air takes to SA skies 2005-08-25 06:07:14
Gulf Air will be resuming trips to South Africa after an absence of more than eight years, with non-stop flights between Bahrain and Johannesburg.Full Story...
Over the Swazi hills and far away 2005-08-25 06:14:02
Zingisa Mkhuma visits Piggs Peak in Swaziland, and finds a place where time has stood still, where you can relax body and soul.Full Story...
Plan your New Zealand trip online 2005-08-15 03:53:43
With a population of just four million, New Zealand is a great destination for the independent traveller and backpacker.Full Story...
Find out more about working holidays in US 2005-08-15 03:59:47
Going on a working holiday in the United States gives you the opportunity to become truly independent and make new friends. Now SASTS can make that possible without breaking the bank.Full Story...
Nothing like being free... 2005-08-12 03:44:16
Somewhere in a valley tucked away in the Boland mountains lie forested peaks and kloofs where humans can interact with nature - and drink tea.Full Story...
Trailing through the Kleinmond Nature Reserve 2005-08-12 03:38:00
Peter Slingsby goes meandering through the famous Kleinmond trails, renowned for its wonderful flora and breathtaking view.Full Story...
Thailand, Cambodia strengthen tourism link 2005-08-08 04:48:32
Thailand and Cambodia plan to offer a single tourist visa for both countries in hopes of boosting tourism in Southeast Asia.Full Story...
Sidestepping mainstream Portugal for pousadas 2005-08-07 10:01:32
Portugal has to be one of the best destinations for South Africans and, what's more, it can be explored in a most affordable way, as Errol Friedmann discovers...Full Story...
Now you can see South Africa in real style... 2005-08-07 10:02:32
New Frontiers Tours is offering packages with a unique South African experience - and you can choose between four-day and 18-day tours of some of the country's best destinations.Full Story...
Testing your abilities on Namibia's terrain 2005-08-08 04:56:38
Asked to chart some unexplored terrain for a 4x4 rally, Francois Smit took his trusty vehicle across the Namibian border to a relatively unknown nature reserve called Aussenkehr.Full Story...
Eateries to drool for, doll 2005-08-06 05:09:38
If you're a high-flying business executive travelling overseas, here's a choice list of the world's finest restaurants. And if you're an ordinary mortal, you can just dream and drool.Full Story...
Roaming with elephants in wild Kenya 2005-08-06 05:17:57
Daphne Sheldrick's elephant orphanage just outside Nairobi is a must-see experience as first-time visitor Susan Stos discovers.Full Story...
Following in the footsteps of Mormon pioneers 2005-08-04 03:43:07
The Mormon trail marks the toil and struggles of thousands of pioneers who settled in the West. Today this trail has become a type of pilgrimage for many Christians.Full Story...
Black Americans going back to their roots 2005-08-04 04:01:46
Heritage tourism - the trend of transforming the annual family trip into a cultural experience - has taken off in Virginia. Dionne Walker reports...Full Story...
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