South Africa
- ★★★½
- Airline reviews
Cabin crew on this Qantas superjumbo deliver less-than-super service
My choice of meal has run out and one of the crew is so indifferent that she makes no acknowledgement nor eye contact when serving me.
- Jenny Hewett
Club Med isn’t what it used to be and Australians are loving it
After being taken over by a Chinese tourism firm in 2015, Club Med began moving away from its more basic roots of kids’ clubs and buffets.
- Julietta Jameson
Infamous former prison island is a must-see attraction
Robben Island’s 500-year history reads like a depraved thriller, but it’s well worth a visit.
- Jenny Hewett
Budget or luxury? Two ways to do a safari, put to the test
Safaris don’t all follow one playbook, which is why you can combine an affordable self-drive package with a splurge at a luxury camp.
- Belinda Jackson
My childhood bestie was a reluctant traveller. Until now
“Which station should I get off at?” she texts en route. “You’re well-versed, not like your anxious non-traveller friend.”
- Catherine Marshall
Long an Aussie favourite, this African city is in for a big year
With more routes from Australia and the launch of new international and design-led hotels, all eyes are on Cape Town.
- Julietta Jameson
- Opinion
- My happy place
This world-famous national park is my cure for modern stresses
One of the world’s greatest national parks turns 100 this year. I’ve been visiting it for almost half its life.
- Catherine Marshall
South Africa’s ‘French corner’ is the ultimate gourmet escape
An hour from Cape Town, the Franschhoek wine valley’s reputation as the country’s food capital is well earned, but it’s not the only reason you should go.
- Kerry van der Jagt
‘If you run, you become prey’: In this camp, not all guests are human
“Where can I go for a jog?” I ask naively. “You can’t jog here,” the ranger says.
- Steve Jacobs
- Opinion
- South America
Authentic insight or voyeurism? My struggle with slum tourism
I saw a colourful, poor neighbourhood from a distance and wanted to visit it. But I learnt just how thorny, divisive and nuanced the issue is.
- Gary Nunn