Between lockdown restrictions and civil unrest, travelling safely can be challenging. Mandy Latimore provides tips for remaining safe on the road The civil unrest in June and August, as well as travel restrictions, has made me reconsider the safety measures that we need to put in place to travel safely […]
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Accessible accommodation a click away
MANDY LATIMORE takes a look at the accessible accommodation listed on the Disabled Travel website As a travel columnist, readers contact me regularly to ask for accessible accommodation in various areas that they wish to visit. I have a list of places that I have personally visited and can recommend. […]
Renewing travel documents
After a year in lockdown, there might be some of your important travel documents that have expired. MANDY LATIMORE investigates the renewal process With the current lockdown and travel restrictions we may be remiss in checking the expiry date of various travel documents from passports to vehicle licences. It is […]
Exploring the Durban Promenade
A recent work trip took MANDY LATIMORE to Durban, which gave her an opportunity to explore the longest beachfront promenade in sub-Saharan Africa. She shares her experience Since the lockdown, we have all been focused on COVID-19, and the rules and regulations that restrict our movements. I have been looking […]
Level 1 travel restrictions
Although international travel is open, it is by no means easier to travel. Mandy Latimore takes a look at the rules in place to protect travellers from COVID-19 With the president moving the country to Level 1 of the lockdown, there have been conflicting and confusing reports about travel into […]
Travel during lockdown level 2
As lockdown rules are eased, Mandy Latimore encourages South Africans to support their national parks by booking a holiday With the latest announcement that leisure and interprovincial travel will be allowed, I decided to do a quick survey of Rolling Inspiration readers to see if anyone is currently or plans […]
Travelling amid COVID-19
Mandy Latimore takes a look at what travel after lockdown might look like as the tourism industry takes steps to keep its customers safe You all must be feeling as trapped and hemmed in as myself. This is the most time I’ve spent in my home without a break. It […]
VIP treatment at Ghost Mountain Inn
Ari Seirlis recently visited the Ghost Mountain Inn in KwaZulu-Natal, where he received a warm welcome. He shares his experience Rain was belting down when I arrived at the Ghost Mountain Inn in the northern part of KwaZulu-Natal. I called the reception desk, and the moment the vehicle stopped as...
Getting your holiday on
Some accommodation suggestions for those planning to spend the December holiday season in Cape Town or Durban As we hurtle towards the end of another year, we are all looking forward to some rest and relaxation. Here are some accessible accommodation establishments you may find useful if you have […]
Restore body, mind and soul in the Cape
Whether you are looking for an adventure or a peaceful breakaway, the Overberg is the place to be My latest foray into areas of the Cape that are not that well known – especially to us “wheelies” – led me to an amazing woman, Robyn Simmons, who decided to make […]