Hotazel, Pofadder and Die Hel: the stories behind South Africa's strangest place names
Why Hotazel really is hot as hell, who Pofadder was, and how Die Hel got its name — the stories behind South A...
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Mount Nimba: the West African mountain where forests, grasslands and rare wildlife collide
Mount Nimba, a UNESCO site spanning Guinea, Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire, hosts tool-using chimps, a toad that gi...
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Airbnb is scrapping checkout chore lists — what the new rules mean for your next stay
Airbnb's new checkout rules ban heavy chores like stripping beds and washing dishes for bookings after 20 Nov...
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How much time do you actually need to self-drive Addo Elephant National Park?
Self-driving Addo Elephant National Park? Route times, speed advice, gate hours and how long to plan for a pro...
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Seven fossil sites in South Africa where kids can dig into deep time
Seven family-friendly fossil sites across South Africa, from West Coast sabre-toothed cats to the Cradle of Hu...
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Olivia Dean to headline Milk + Cookies Festival in Cape Town and Johannesburg in 2027
Grammy winner Olivia Dean headlines Milk + Cookies Festival 2027 in Cape Town on 29 January and Johannesburg o...
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Seychelles underwater: what's really beneath those postcard beaches
Snorkelling and diving across the Seychelles: Mahé's granite reefs, Sainte Anne Marine Park, Aldabra's remote...
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US Dollar Tops 55 Egyptian Pounds: What a Weaker EGP Means for Your Egypt Trip
The US dollar has passed 55 Egyptian pounds for the first time. Here's what the weaker EGP means for costs on...
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Wildekrans: a 200-year-old Elgin garden opens its gates this spring
Wildekrans Country House in the Elgin Valley opens for Elgin Open Gardens 2026: 200-year-old trees, garden scu...
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Johannesburg plants 120 indigenous trees in its fight against invasive species
Johannesburg clears 103,506m² of invasive plants and plants 120 indigenous trees donated by the SA Reserve Ban...
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Dollar Hits EGP 55 for the First Time: What It Means for Your Egypt Trip
The US dollar has topped EGP 55 for the first time. Here's what Egypt's weak pound means for travellers — chea...
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Twice a year the sun lights up Ramses II's temple at Abu Simbel — and travellers camp overnight for it
Twice a year the sun lights up Ramses II's statues at Abu Simbel. Here's how Egypt's famous solar alignment wo...
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Where to Stay in Chefchaouen: The Three Areas That Actually Matter
The three best areas to stay in Chefchaouen, Morocco — plus hotel picks from $60 to $250 and tips on luggage,...
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