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South Africa’s winter (June to August) isn’t a shutdown season, it’s a heat-hunt! If you’re Googling “warmest places in South Africa in winter,” you’ve just landed on your hot list. Whether you’re planning a cheap bush break, a romantic escape or a family-friendly getaway from the cold, here’s the lowdown on where to go in […]

You are dreaming of travelling, bags packed… but your visa is flirting with its expiry date. The big question becomes: Can I travel if my visa is expiring soon? The answer: sometimes yes, sometimes a very hard no! Here’s the real, fact-checked guide to travel with an expiring visa or permit and not get travel […]

So, you’ve booked your dream trip. Passport? Check. Boarding pass? Check. Dramatic airport selfie? Of course. But there’s one thing too many South Africans leave until the last minute, or skip altogether: travel insurance. Think of it as the invisible bodyguard of your holiday. You hope you’ll never need it, but when life throws curveballs […]

Searching “how to apply for passport in South Africa,”or even “what to do if my passport is lost or stolen”? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a South African getting your very first passport, renewing an old one, or a foreigner living in South Africa needing the right travel papers, this guide covers everything you need […]

Let’s get straight to it. Is Travelstart legit? Yes. We’ve been around since 1999, helping millions of travellers book flights, hotels and packages with zero drama and maximum savings. We’re Africa’s leading online travel agency: safe, secure, and trusted by airlines worldwide. So if you’ve been searching is Travelstart safe to book or scrolling through […]

Dubai, the land of glittering skyscrapers, airport shopping malls the size of small cities and a stopover hotspot for South Africans flying just about anywhere. But here’s the question that South Africans transiting through always ask: Do I need a visa to transit through Dubai? Let’s break down everything you need to know about the […]

Visas used to mean queues, stamps and enough paperwork to kill a forest. Now? You can get one while sipping coffee in your pajamas. That’s the magic of the eVisa. Let’s break down exactly how to apply for an eVisa, which countries offer eVisas, and clear up any immigration questions you have. This is your […]

The Cape Town Marathon 2025 was cancelled. Yep, the wind had other plans. But if you came all the way to the Mother City, don’t even think about sulking in your hotel room. Cape Town doesn’t stop when the race does. Lucky for you, October and November are packed with things to do, sip, and […]

Looking to work abroad from South Africa? Discover visa options, CV tips, top countries hiring South Africans, and how to safely land your overseas job in 2025 & 2026. Working abroad is more possible than ever. Whether you want career growth, better pay or a new adventure, opportunities exist worldwide. This guide shows South Africans […]

The world’s going AI. So is travel. AI isn’t just writing poems and solving maths anymore. It’s booking flights, planning trips and making travel way less admin. In 2025, travellers don’t want just websites; they want instant answers, personalised routes and a digital wingman who gets them. This is the age of the AI travel […]