by Shamima A | Mar 24, 2026
For many South Africans, a cruise still feels like one of the last “all-in” holidays. You board, unpack once, and let the ocean do the rest. But behind the scenes, the maths of making those floating cities run is shifting, and fuel is at the centre of it. Source:...
by Shamima A | Mar 24, 2026
Travel is changing and if you look closely, it is being driven by a younger, more digitally connected generation, writes Miriam Kimvangu. Image used for illustrative purposes/Mark Harpur/Unsplash Youth culture is quietly but decisively reshaping not only where people...
by Shamima A | Feb 11, 2026
Not every Winelands trip needs a long tasting menu, a booked-out lunch, or a full day on the road. Some wine farms can still fulfill you despite limited time and plans. Image used for illustrative purposes/Kelsey Knight/Unsplash These are the estates that reward a...
by Shamima A | Feb 11, 2026
Living in Cape Town has a way of making you complacent, writes Zoë Erasmus. The mountain becomes background noise. The ocean is something you drive past on your way to errands. You tell visitors you’ll “do that hike soon” or “finally go wine tasting one day”, and...
by Shamima A | Feb 11, 2026
Cape Town’s vibrant tourism scene is no stranger to headlines and recently, buzz has been growing around rumours of a new “Airbnb tax” in the Mother City. Tomas Wells / Pexels But here’s the real story for travellers and hosts alike: there’s no entirely new tax on...
