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9 Wintry Austrian Dishes to Warm You
June 10, 2019
If you’re planning a visit to the Austrian capital during the colder months, warm up with these hearty local dishes and enjoying the good life as Europe uncovers all her beauty.
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8 Reasons why we LOVE Japan
February 21, 2019
Just when you thought you knew about all the cool countries in the world Contiki brings you their definitive guide to Japan and eight reasons you’ve got to have the Land of the Rising Sun in your trav...
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5 Things you must do in Vietnam
April 16, 2018
Saigon (or Ho Chi Minh City) is a city that is synonymous with every image you’ve ever had of Vietnam.
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The 3 Happiest Places on Earth to Celebrate International Day of Happiness
March 19, 2018
Luxury Gold aims to put a smile on every traveller’s face.
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50 Shades of Green this St Patrick's Day with Trafalgar
March 14, 2018
Now’s the time to start planning how to enjoy the luck of the Irish and live The Good Life.
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Amadeus compiles first-ever listing of travel movies as selected by African travel consultants
March 07, 2018
Over 1850 travel consultants from across Africa voted for their favourite travel movie in five different categories.
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Your Year of the Dog Travel Horoscope
February 20, 2018
It’s always a bit of fun figuring out which Chinese Zodiac sign you belong to and this year Trafalgar have paired each sign with a travel package designed to suit their innate tendencies and personali...
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Planning for South Africa’s Colourful And Diverse Carnival Parade
January 25, 2018
The Cape Town Carnival, which takes place on 17 March 2018 has become a must-attend event for both locals and out-of-towners.
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Christmas Gift Guide for Tech Savvy Travellers
December 14, 2017
From noise cancelling headphones that are the saviour of long-haul flights to the pen that is (almost) impossible to lose, the latest tech innovations are a match made in traveller heaven.
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Got Leave? Take It. Research Proves Travel Makes You Better at Your Job
December 07, 2017
Travel expert Contiki unveils research proving travel improves attributes including creativity, open-mindedness and the ability to think outside the box, making young people better at their jobs.
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Discovering Scotland ... Och Aye, Did ye Ken that?
November 23, 2017
Busabout brings you ten things you may not have known about this bonny wee land.
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5 Visa-Free Destinations for South Africans … and why you should go there
November 15, 2017
Want to skip the hassle of applying for a visa for your next holiday? Here are 5 great destinations you can visit without a visa.
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10 Cool Flea Markets Around the World
September 01, 2017
Flea-markets are the best place to pick up quirky, creative and exciting wares at great prices. We've rounded up 10 of the coolest from around the world.
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Best Pizza in the World?
August 21, 2017
Craving a pizza? The restaurant with the best pizza in the world has been revealed...
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Must do’s in Sydney, Australia
August 07, 2017
With many man-made and natural wonders to see, here's our list of ‘must-do’s’.
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10 Amazing Castles You Should Visit In Ireland
July 27, 2017
There are hundreds of castles scattered across Ireland's landscape. Here are 10 that should be on your list to visit.
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10 of the Best Celeb-Spotting Hotels
June 20, 2017
Where to stay if you want to live like a star!
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18 Reasons to go up the Cape West Coast
June 06, 2017
The Cape West Coast offers a wide range of diverse experiences that are not to be missed!
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6 Reasons Why People are Choosing the Cruising
April 06, 2017
Ever wonder why Cruise vacations are so popular? Here are 6 reasons to choose a cruise for your next holiday...
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Is Staying in a Capsule on Your Bucket List?
March 17, 2017
They’re unlike any other accommodation: Individual pods, sometimes dozens to a room, each a self-contained mini-hotel room, with a bed, lights, and sometimes even a TV.
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10 Helpful Tips to Plan the Ideal Family Ski Holiday
February 23, 2017
Ten helpful tips to plan the perfect ski trip with children.
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10 Amazing Places You Need to Visit in Italy
February 03, 2017
Going to Italy? Don't miss these 10 amazing places.
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5 GREAT Cities to See in Europe with Kids
January 23, 2017
Our top picks for child-friendly cities in Europe
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Contiki Reveals: Top 5 Experiences for Young Travellers
December 20, 2016
Contiki reveals the Top 5 experiences for Young Travellers (18-35 year olds) and looks into what the motivators behind their travel are.
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N7 Cape to Namibia revitalised with new tourist routes
December 15, 2016
The 7 Stops On The N7 route has just been launched by the Kardoesie N7 Countrystop.
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Top 5 Destinations for Travellers in 2017
November 15, 2016
The top world destinations for 2017 revealed...
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5 Places Around The World That You Didn't Realize Had Great Seafood
October 31, 2016
Our top 5 unexpected seafood destinations...
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10 Unexpected Things To Do On A Cruise
October 27, 2016
Lounging on a deck chair and eating chocolate buffets by moonlight? Please—this is not your mother’s cruise industry any more.
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Do's and Don'ts when hiring a Car
September 15, 2016
Our top tips for hiring a car will make sure that you don't have a car-hire horror story.
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10 Great Things to do in Bangkok
August 30, 2016
Need to know how to spend a few days in Bangkok? Here are a few great things to try.
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9 Great Wine Regions around the World
August 10, 2016
From it’s birth in Europe, wine cultivation has now spread to all 7 continent of the world. South Africans are spoilt for choice, but where else in the world offers top-class wine regions? Here are 9...
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Travel APPS you can use offline
July 25, 2016
No signal? No Problem. We've uncovered the best travel apps to use offline.
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7 of the Biggest Travellers Mistakes
July 20, 2016
The biggest (and most avoidable) mistakes that travellers make.
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Skiing: Zen and Now
July 12, 2016
I’m trying to picture doing the ‘downward dog’ whilst strapped to a ski and going 100km/hr... I could be envisioning this wrong.
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It's a Bleisure
July 05, 2016
What used to be put plain and simply as "a business and pleasure trip” has now been conveniently rolled into one fun word - Bleisure.
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Learn a new thing every day
June 13, 2016
You can guarantee that every trip that you’ve ever booked through a travel agent - The GSA magazine was used as a reference for your holiday.
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