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Author: Danielle Terblanche
Daniëlle is a Cape Town girl who likes laughing, drinking coffee and taking pictures of pretty things. Anything in nature is an adventure for her, especially the beach and mountains. She enjoys exploring new places and sharing them with people. Travelling is food to her soul and she will spend her last cents on it. Danielle feels life is too short to drink bad coffee and red wine and that is why she's constantly searching for places where she can drink good coffee and red wine. She loves Afrikaans and can spend her days reading a book.
Sedgefield: The Slow Town with Big Charm
The renowned Garden Route is packed with many fascinating towns and magical attractions, but one town that has always stood out to us is Sedgefield. Situated between George and Knysna on the N2, it’s a town you often pass through on your way to another destination. But it’s time for you to slow down and […]
10 Glamping Getaways across SA
Is pitching a tent not your idea of having a good time? Would you rather arrive at a destination where you can simply relax on the patio and admire the view? And do you want most of the creature comforts from home? Then glamping sounds like your ideal vacation! These structured tents are perfect for […]
Natural Hot Springs in South Africa
Have you ever experienced the calming sensation of a natural hot spring? Hot springs are formed by groundwater being heated by shallow bodies of magma or water running through faults deep in the earth’s crust. These pockets of natural water are believed to have healing benefits because of the high sulfur content and the heat […]
Discover the Durbanville Wine Valley
The vibrant Durbanville Wine Valley is nestled in the Tygerberg Hills, just a short drive from Cape Town, and offers a fantastic array of wine farms to explore. The valley boasts fourteen wineries and there is something for every wine lover — from traditional Dutch bitterballen at Maastricht, Durbanville Hills’ sweeping views and wine-tasting caves […]
Group stays on the West Coast
Are you and your mates dreaming of a group getaway where you can spend a couple of days relaxing on the coast or do you want to spend some quality time with family near Cape Town? Then you are in the right place, because TravelGround has rounded up some of the most beautiful beach houses […]
15 Forest Stays For You
There is something magical about spending time in a forest and we can’t think of a better place to escape the crowds and reconnect with nature for a couple of days. Shut down completely in the quiet between the towering trees, breathe in fresh air and enjoy adventurous activities in some of the most beautiful […]
Wood-fired hot tubs in the Western Cape
What is better than soaking in a self-prepared wood-fired hot tub with your mates and admiring the breathtaking environment around you? Wood-fired hot tubs are one of the most popular amenities nowadays and we can see why! TravelGround has rounded up twenty gorgeous stays in the Western Cape where you can escape the city and […]
5 Hikes in the Drakensberg Mountains
Being cooped up at home can only go on for so long and many South Africans are looking for safe ways to spend some time in the great outdoors. Hiking is just one such a pastime and we cannot think of a better place than the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains to get going. This mountain range […]