Bucket Seat: Traveler Tips with HONOR 200 Series

Travelling, whether it be within the country or abroad, is on almost everyone’s bucket list. From exploring the natural beauty of the Devil’s Pool in Victoria Falls, to exploring the hidden historical beauty of the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng – the travel bug is sure to catch us at some point or the other.

But once the planning, booking, and packing are behind us — what really happens during the trip? Is it a day packed with scheduled activities, or do we venture out and explore the wonders on our own without the guidance of a local tour?

HONOR knows travelling can be as confusing as it is exciting, which is why the brand curated the ultimate travel guide for the most memorable trip. The must-pack item, though? The HONOR 200 Series, which features the HONOR 200 Pro and HONOR 200.

Here’s what every traveller should try out on their trip:

Ditch the Tour: Become a Wanderlust

Travel is about discovering the unexpected. Putting away the map and simply wanders gives travellers to open themselves up to serendipitous moments and hidden gems that aren’t in any guidebook.

And with the HONOR 200 Series, which is embedded with Google Mobile Services, travellers will always have access to Google Maps to make sure they’re going the right way.

Wandering without a plan will get travellers to experience a destination in its most authentic form – whether it be a charming café tucked away in a quiet alley, a local artisan shop, or breathtaking views stumbled on by chance.

Be a Tourist: Get Immersed in Those Iconic Sites

There’s a reason why certain landmarks and attractions draw travellers from all over the world – these attractions are awe-inspiring. So, embrace that inner tourist and take the time to visit those iconic sites.

And of course, take pictures. As many as needed because with the HONOR 200 Series ample storage capacity of 512GB, travellers will have enough space to keep their favourite memories stored safely without ever having to delete any.

Whether it’s standing in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower or driving through the open plains of Kruger National Park to see the Big 5, these experiences create lasting memories.

Snap Every Moment: Pictures Last a Lifetime

Moments of the trip can be fleeting, but pictures allow travellers to relive those moments forever.

The HONOR 200 Pro and HONOR 200feature an impressive camera system. Equipped with a 50MP Main Portrait Camera, an impressive 50MP Telephoto Camera, and large sensors, it captures every detail, from the vibrant hues of a bustling city to the subtle nuances of a serene landscape. The devices further impresses with its 50MP Portrait Selfie Camera, crafted to enhance travel and vacation photography with exceptional detail.

With the HONOR AI Portrait Engine, tourists can effortlessly capture the perfect shot while the AI handles the technical aspects. It automatically optimises settings, recognises scenes, and enhances photos so users can focus on enjoying their travels and creating memorable personal portraits that highlight both their experiences and surroundings.

Be the Last One Awake: Witness the City Go to Sleep

There’s something magical about being awake when the rest of the world is winding down. As the hustle and bustle of the day fades, cities reveal a quieter, more intimate side. Stroll through the empty streets, listen to the echoes of distant conversations, and watch as the city transitions into slumber.

After a full day of exploring, city gazing at night can still be on the books with the HONOR 200 Series. Featuring a 5200mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery built to last all day on a single charge, the smartphone becomes the ultimate travel companion – ensuring travellers are connected any time of the day.

With all-day battery life, being the last one awake lets explorers experience the serenity of a destination that most travellers miss.

Travelling is more than just checking off destinations on a map – it’s about embracing and immersing oneself in new experiences and creating memories that will last a lifetime. And with the HONOR 200 Pro as the perfect travel companion, explorers can rest assured they’ll be able to get the most out of their trip.

Pricing and Availability

The HONOR 200 Pro and HONOR 200 are available at the nearest retailer or network provider for the recommended retail price of R19 999 and R15 999, respectively.

The purchase of the HONOR 200 Pro and HONOR 200 will include free gifts to the value of R6 999, including an HONOR SuperCharge plus the cable, a screen protector, free postal repair with pickup and delivery service, a 3-year battery health protection warranty, and a 180-day screen accident warranty, which excludes labour fees.

For more information, please visit HONOR.

Bucket Seat: 2017 BMW X3

When the BMW X3 was first launched back in 2003, it was a bit of a misfit for many, at the time the need for a mid sized SUV, wasn't that popular simply because there was very little that the market offered. But then people slowly started warming to the idea and actually began appreciating what the X3 was and realised it was more of a SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) and since the demand for this sort of vehicle has grown in leaps and bounds with many manufacturers taking to it and offering models of their own. 

This week BMW lifted the covers of their new X3 which is due to hit local shores by November this year, albeit not a very close kept secret as leaked images hit the internet a few hours before the live launch. I think BMW need to invest in better security but I suppose it creates hype for their product in it's own way. Getting back to the car, design wise, BMW have continued with the trend set by the 7 Series with hexagonal lights with sharp edges, bring in the X line, the iconic kidney grilles are large and prominent on the front and below finishing of the front end is a mean diffuser with LED fog lamps and large air intakes. 

The rest of the car is sculpted very similar to that of the smaller X1 and bigger X5 with it rounded of at the rear with larger tail lights that look quite cool with the inner LED pattern. The new X3 will be made available in three packages, the base xLine, Luxury Line and M Sport package. As customer preferences go, its obvious that the M Sport package would be the favourite for the lot, but for me I'm liking the Luxury line, with its chrome finishing and the multi-spoke rims and interior trimmings of dark oak wood and light leather seats options. 

Speaking of the interior, as per the exterior design, a lot of the elements from the 7 series can be found inside, most notably the previous in-dash infotainment screen now protrudes from the dash and is a large 10.2-inch touchscreen display with the added option for gesture control. Also offered as an optional extra in the interior is a 12.3-inch instrument  cluster and a full-colour heads up display. Storage areas in the cabin have increased in size and with the ergonomic design, general space in the cabin has increased for the passengers. 

 Seeing that the X3 is derived directly from it's sedan counter-part, the 3 Series, I expect this SAV to do quite well when it goes on sale later this year. What makes this new X3 even more special is that from April next year, it will be built and made in South Africa at BMW's Rosslyn plant which will stop production of the 3 Series and begin manufacturing of the new X3. It's a bitter-sweet moment for BMW SA as the 3 Series has been so long synonymous with the Rosslyn plant but as I said in the beginning, SAV's are becoming more and more the sort after vehicle for the consumer, be it a secondary car, a moms car or a general all rounder, more often than not you will find one in the garage of every 3rd or 4th house hold in a street.