• Best Romantic Destinations in the Western Cape

    16 February 2020 - By 

    Whether you are in the young stages of love; rekindling things with an old flame; or have been soulmates through decades, exploring a romantic destination is always good idea. And what better time to do it than during February, so famously hailed as the month of love? What’s more, with Travelstart, you can fly to your destination, ensuring added relaxation and bonding time. With all this in mind, I have put together a shortlist of the romantic destinations in the Western Cape, for you and your love to enjoy… 1) A Couples’ Getaway in the Cape Winelands: Dunstone Country Estate (Wellington)…

  • Productive Ways to Pass the Time at Cape Town International Airport

    24 April 2018 - By 

    Whether you are waiting to embark on an exciting life journey, jet set across the globe to study abroad or envelope a loved one into your open arms… Let’s face it: airports can be pretty tedious places. There’s a lot of hurry up and wait, last minute scrambles and delayed flights (usually at the eleventh hour). And as much as I wish I could change that for you – I can’t… Instead, I have devised some handy tips for travellers looking to productively pass the time at Cape Town International Airport. Arrive well before the time Even if you’re just…

  • Spread Your Wings with Travelstart’s Cheap Domestic Flights

    11 January 2018 - By 

    For South African travellers, particularly those with a penchant for flying, it is surely music to your ears any time you stumble across an affordable local service… Fortunately – while I have yet to fly myself (though it’s definitely on my travel bucket list!) – I know that, through African travel industry leader, Travelstart, both local travellers, like myself, and international visitors to SA shores can enjoy securing affordable domestic flights on Travelstart. Thanks to Africa’s pioneering online travel agency. So, while the lingering, almost unanimous feeling across South Africa remains that access to low-cost flights is simply wishful thinking,…

  • Guests’ Corner: Chandré Botha, City Chronicles

    11 October 2017 - By 

    As part of the next instalment in my Guests’ Corner, a new travel interview segment on Tamlyn Amber Wanderlust, I chatted to fellow SA travel blogger, Chandré Botha. Chandré of City Chronicles is a former small town girl turned performer and writer. In between work, she’s also a dedicated wife and ‘mother’ to two Boston Terrier puppies. She loves seeing as much of the world as she can – and through her blog, she hopes to inspire people to see the world or try something new, as she gives advice on topics valuable her readers. On City Chronicles, Chandre will provide…