Tag: Travel

What you need to know about travelling in SA following Transport Minister’s latest briefing

With the country now at alert level 1 lockdown, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula details the finer elements for travelling in SA.

Google adds COVID-19-related travel info for countries across the globe

It’s unclear why someone would travel at this stage, but if they do, Google has the relevant COVID-19 information for their desired destination.

SAA suspends flights, will only operate JHB to CPT route

International and regional SAA flights have been cancelled until at least 31st May 2020.

You can get priority booking for Virgin Galactic’s space flights at $1k a pop

Tickets for would-be astronauts are expected to go on sale later this year, and cost upwards of $250 000.

Elon Musk wants to put the SpaceX Starship into orbit within six months

The SpaceX CEO is nothing if not ambitious.

FNB banking app users can now book flights with their eBucks

Book your flight online with eBucks via the FNB banking app.

When South Africans travel overseas, it’s for sporting events says PayPal

The company says 79 percent of those in SA will only leave the country to travel for sports.

Airbnb reportedly working on its own original travel shows

The shows could be used to sell travellers on specific destinations.

Research reveals how tech savvy South African travellers are

Research from Travelport reveals South African travellers love apps, biometrics and voice search.

Targus CitySmart Professional Laptop Backpack – Deep pockets

The Targus CitySmart Pro Laptop Backpack won’t fit every budget, but for those who can afford it, it’s near perfect.

New York to Shanghai in 39 minutes? Space X wants to make that a reality

High powered rockets could make world travel a lot faster.

This audio memory chest marries an Arduino and a card catalogue

Arduino around the world through audio.

Map Monday: How powerful is your SA passport?

South Africa dropped one place after New Zealand introduced a via requirements for citizens entering the country.

Cape Town among first cities with new Airbnb experience-based features

Airbnb has launched Trips, to enhance travelers’ overall holiday experiences.

Meet Tour2.0, the company taking authentic SA to the world at JoziConnect

Meet the CEO and founder of one of SA’s most intrepid tour firms at JoziHub next week.

Cape Town made it onto the new Monopoly board

Celebrations in store for Mother City as it’s honoured in a new version of the popular board game.

Awesome South Africa to tempt consumers into boosting local business

Awesome South Africa recently launched in Cape Town.

Visiting the UK? MasterCard wants to give you free WiFi while you’re in Blighty

More than 22 000 hotspots available for travellers heading to the British Isles this Christmas.