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    Driving to nearby countries from south africa

    Hi .I am a foreigner staying in south Africa and want to go to nearby countries (Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia and botswana) through my rented car...can anyone who has recently done any of the trips reply to these pointwise : For the docs required, I read that they are: A. my docs passport...
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    Digital Nomading/Remote working

    Hi all, I've seen some posts showing interest in this topic on the forum. I think most have seen the famous @RMTaylor thread here: Digital Nomad in South East Asia I would like to know who has been doing this and what their experiences have been. Where have you been? For how long? Did you...
  4. Shahil

    Has anyone booked a flight on Turkish Airlines recently?

    I ask this question pertaining to flights out of Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Turkish currently serves these airports. I've seen the planes at all three. But...I've tried to book a flight on Turkish website but it seems to be impossible to do this from their online site. Seeing that I...
  5. AmutovSaydalim

    5 African destinations that made Time’s 2022 Top 50 list of World’s Greatest Places

    https://www.iol.co.za/travel/africa/5-african-destinations-that-made-times-2022-top-50-list-of-worlds-greatest-places-744890bf-50ab-4f5b-99ac-54c315d52e07 Oh, It's really cool to be able to travel around the world.
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    Best and most affordable way to send money from a ZA bank account into a UK bank account?

    Hello! I'm traveling to the UK quite soon for a few months and was wondering what would be the best method to send Rand (ZAR) from my ABSA bank account into a UK account into Pounds (GBP)? I will be receiving funds during my stay there each month, so a it will be a regular thing to transfer...
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    Using card from overseas, pin must be max 4 digits?

    Hello, I am planning to work from overseas (europe) and found that to use a card the pin must be 4 digits max (in some countries there). I have a FNB account & card which uses 4 pins so all good there.......problem is I get paid in my Standard Bank account and today they told me one can use...
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    [SALE] Petmate Dog Travel Kennels (used for relocation)

    For Sale Item name: 2 X Dog Travel Kennels (PetMate). They come with their treat and water dispensers. One is a Vari-Ultra Kennel, and the other a Sky Ultra Kennel, basically the same thing. Age and condition: 1 year, condition like new Do you include packaging: NA Warranty: Nope Reason for...
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    Question for seasoned travellers

    Hello A newbie in this forum and in travelling. So my best friend and I have been planning on travelling overseas next year, either to the UK or Italy. We currently work part-time and we've been saving, also both our parents have agreed to give us whichever amount we're short of for the trip...
  10. N

    Holiday destination recommendations

    Hello Like the title says. What are some good visa-free locations for a first time international traveler like myself to go to? The reason why I'm thinking of visa-free is because I want something hassle free, similar to local traveling, where I can just book flights, accommodation then pack...
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    Traveling on a budget.

    Hello. So I'm in my 20s and I feel like this is the perfect chance for me to get myself out there and explore the world a bit and have some cool stories for when I become an uncle one day(probably.) Anyway, I'm not really what you'd call a rich guy but I'm curious if it's possible to travel on...
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    Travel with Redmi 4A

    Hi Hoping this is the right place to post this. Have a Redmi 4A with dual Sim, presently using Vodacom prepaid. Am planning a trip to Madagascar and seems my phone is not currently supported/enabled for use there. (under Additional settings, Region tab, Madagascar not listed) My query is: Is...
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    Travelling to Thailand

    Hi guys, I am leaving for Thailand in 2 weeks, could you please advise which would be the cheapest option travelling abroad. I have an account with FNB and would like to know which route is the most affordable to use? I am considering Capitec bank as an option as well - Bidvest is a bit...
  14. Rouxenator

    The French and their love of smoking

    One would think people are starting to smoke less since the health risks of smoking are being shown more publicly over the last decade. Smokers have been consigned designated areas and some establishments do not even allow for smoking at all. Currently I am spending a week on Mauritius and the...
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    Best way to paying for things overseas

    Hi. I'll be travelling to Dubai soon for work for a few months. What's the cheapest and/or easiest way to pay for stuff abroad. I have a standard bank credit card but i heard the fees are high when swiping overseas. Are there any other international credit cards or payment facilities that would...
  16. Rouxenator

    Travelling to Mauritius - what booze/food can I take with?

    Total noob here when it comes to international travel... Our family of 3 has been given the chance to go to Mauritius for a week in November. We already sorted out passports and un-abridged birth certificate and our accommodation and transport that side is sorted out. However I have a few...
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    Sim Card for travel

    Hi! Just a bit of advice needed. I'm going to be travelling to Ireland in a few days but am still stuck deciding between roaming with a prepaid vodacom sim, or getting a sim card/data package when I land. Experienced travelers, what worked out best for you?
  18. Espee

    How to travel overseas with an engagement ring

    My girlfriend and I are going overseas with friends at the end of March. I plan on asking her to marry me. I have an engagement ring with a certificate and invoice. Do I have to declare the ring before going overseas or can I just leave it in my carry on luggage and take it without declaring...
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    Backpacking in Europe - Visa Advice

    I have sort of made a spur of the moment decision to go backpacking in europe from the end of May/ beginning of June and need some advice in terms of the visa. I plan to go for about a month and don't want to tie myself down on any specific itinerary but for the Schengen visa application they...
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    Travel

    How often do you use a travel agent when making vacation plans?or do you plan and book by yourself?
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    International Roaming

    Hi there, I have a voice and Data package with Afrihost. Does this mean I am considered a Prepaid customer on the MTN Network? I am travelling to Saudi Arabia and according to their website there is no SMS Roaming option for Prepaid customers.
    • travcaine
    • Thread
    • afri host mtn roaming saudi arabia sms roaming travel travel advice
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    • Forum: MTN Mobile Data
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