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Author: Daleen Venter
Daleen Venter is a Pretorian who swopped the Jacaranda city for charming Stellenbosch in 2013. She recently bid farewell to an exciting student life and now looks forward to new challenges. When she is not indulging in a thriller novel or a dictionary, she enjoys browsing antique shops, always in search of more eclectic items for her little flat. Chic shoes, pearls and pretty words put a smile on her face. She loves spur-of-the-moment adventures, the people near to heart and her friendly ginger cat, Tobie.
The Wandering Woman: 6 Spots for Women who Travel Solo
“The woman who walks alone is likely to find herself in places no one has ever been before.” – Albert Einstein You’ve travelled with friends, family or the kids, but now you’re looking for something completely different. Have you ever considered travelling by yourself? Imagine heading to the destination of your choice, doing exactly what […]
Fall in Love with Pretoria: 15 Awesome Reasons
Planning a trip to Pretoria in the near future? The Jacaranda City is bustling with quaint coffee shops, cool shopping experiences, fabulous foodie attractions, vintage markets and of course, jaw-dropping accommodation. TravelGround has scoured this city for 15 awesome reasons to make you fall in love with Pretoria! 1. Have a cup of fine coffee at […]
6 Stylish Apartments for Your Next Bleisure Trip
Bleisure — the trend of adding blissful leisure activities to your business trip — is the new buzzword taking the travel industry by storm. Dozens of savvy corporate travellers are extending their business trips to do some sightseeing after clinching a business deal and to experience the culture of their business destination. Offering slick city […]
The Ultimate Guys’ Getaway Guide in South Africa
When it comes to bonding with the blokes, an occasional drink after work or a quick game of squash between meetings sometimes doesn’t seem to cut it. What you need is an adrenaline-filled weekend alongside your best mates, away from your gruelling day job and tedious routine. Whether you’re planning a prenuptial escape for the […]
The ultimate girls-only getaway guide to the Overberg
There’s nothing quite like a group of girls travelling together. Whether it’s for a bachelorette trip, a catch-up with old school friends or a book-club gathering, a girls-only getaway is the perfect chance to kick off your heels and make some amazing memories. If you’re planning a weekend away from the hustle and bustle, the […]