Get trendy while travelling with the new Osmo Pocket 3, iPad Air, and Samsonite Upscape spinners. Plus check out the Galaxy A55 with eSIM and the Mophie 3-in-1 travel charger.
By: Nafisa Akabor
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is the perfect palm-sized travel gadget. It has a 2-inch rotating touchscreen that shoots in 4K with a built-in stabilisation. It shoots stills and has Active Track for centre framing for both horizontal and vertical shots. The creator combo includes a mic, carry case, mini tripod, filters and more. Price: R16 999.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A55 is the first budget Android with eSIM support, making it ideal for travellers. You can load multiple eSIM profiles for low data costs while abroad and have two networks active. The A55 has a 6.6-inch display, NFC for Tap to Pay, a 50MP triple rear camera, 1TB expandable storage and a 5000mAh battery. Price: R10 999.
Apple iPad Air M2
Apple’s new 11-inch iPad Air with M2 chip is suited for working from anywhere while travelling. It has AI features for gaming, a 12MP front and rear cameras with Centre Stage for video calls, and shoots 4K videos. It supports the Apple Pencil, 5G and eSIM. It is available in blue, pink, gold and grey. Price: From R13 999.
Mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger
The Mophie -3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe is made for the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods that all support wireless charging. Using one cable, it charges three devices simultaneously. It folds compactly to fit into a travel case, including the USB-C cable and wall plug. It weighs a mere 281g, making it perfect for hand luggage. Price: R3 499.
Samsonite Upscape 55cm Spinner
Samsonite’s Upscape 55cm spinner will suit any tech-savvy traveller, thanks to its integrated USB-C and A ports. You can link a powerbank from the inside and charge from the outside while on-the-move. This hard-shell cabin trolley holds up to 45L, has washable interiors, 360° wheels and a built-in TSA combination lock. Price: R4 899.
Wandering in Windhoek
With 13 flights a week on SAA between Johannesburg and Windhoek, Namibia should be on your bucket list. It is centrally located for road trips and safaris, especially if you’re into off-the-beaten path adventures.
For a Windhoek getaway, visit its most iconic landmark, the Christuskirche German church, the Independence Memorial Museum with a stop for a drink at the Balcony of Love, and the botanical gardens. Don’t pass up on a Katutura township tour, lunch with giraffes at Voigtland Guesthouse, or a cooking class. Also check out Am Weinberg for hipster coffee shops, bakeries, and galleries.
If your adventure continues, you will be spoilt for choice with these destinations: Sossusvlei for sand dunes in the Namib Desert, Etosha National Park for a safari, the Skeleton Coast for shipwrecks, and the Caprivi for water-based safaris. The seaside holiday town of Swakopmund is also a must, with its German heritage that makes for a great stopover at these destinations.