Journal
Notes from the water and the road.
Seasons, winds, places and the people who run them.
Qantas will fly Sydney to Cape Town non-stop from October 2027
Qantas will fly non-stop between Sydney and Cape Town from 19 October 2027, three times a week. Here are the schedule, the caveats and what it changes.
Before you fly: the SARS traveller declaration
Since 1 July 2026, everyone entering or leaving South Africa completes an online declaration first. Here is who, when, how and what to declare.
Mauritians can now stay 90 days in South Africa without a visa
South Africa has raised the visa-free stay for Mauritians from 30 to 90 days per visit. Here is what changed and what to check before you book.
Five lines every proposal should show
A good travel proposal fits on a page. Before you pay for any trip, check that it shows these five things.