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Author: Desiree Haakonsen
Cape Town Art Fair: Is This Really Art?
“Is this really art?” I had been anticipating this sort of question from my husband, who had eventually conceded to join me at the Cape Town Art Fair this weekend (on condition that it did not interfere with the Currie Cup rugby final). As a newbie to the art scene, he was my guinea pig […]
TravelGround Supports the Santa Shoebox Project
It’s been a festive week in the TravelGround and LekkeSlaap office as we’ve gathered together as a team to support the Santa Shoebox Project. Together we’ve packed, wrapped, and adorned 30 gift boxes for some of the underprivileged children in our society, proving that the Christmas joy of giving doesn’t only happen one day of […]
6 Unique Dining Experiences in Johannesburg
With all the cosmopolitan razzle dazzle that the City of Gold has to offer, it can be tough choosing one restaurant over another. That’s why we’ve brought you 6 Johannesburg restaurants that serve as much entertainment as food. Tanz Café Voted Joburg’s number one live music venue for the third year in a row, Tanz […]
5-Star Golf Lodges in South Africa
Imagine wild animals looking on as you attempt a perfect chip shot, or walking from the golf course to the beach, where only sand and foam are standard footwear. These are just some of the experiences you can expect when you visit these 5-star golf lodges in South Africa. Leriba Coastal Golf Lodge If you’re […]
4 Favourite Seafood Spots in Cape Town
One question I’m often asked is, “What restaurant do you recommend in Cape Town?” While the options are virtually endless, I’ve rounded up some of my personal favourite seafood restaurants, because if you’re in the Cape, you can’t leave without some lekke fis ‘n tjips! Family-friendly: Dunes Dunes is a great family spot in Hout […]
Adventure Motorcycling in the Northern Cape
Breakfast runs on the open road are great, but if you’re looking for true adventure motorcycling – the kind that involves risks, hazards, and life-changing undertakings – then take a turn off the highway to the tortuous mountain folds, wildflower flatlands, and rippling ochre dunes of the Northern Cape. The contrasting landscapes of the Northern […]
4 Romantic & Affordable Minimoons near Johannesburg
Time and money play a huge role in our lives, and there are a lot of us who don’t have much of either to spare. As opposed to one expensive romantic holiday a year, couples today are seeking shorter, more frequent, and more affordable “minimoons” that are closer to home. When it comes to minimoons, […]
We’ve Got the Line-up for the Old Mutual Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts
Nothing says summer in Cape Town quite like a Sunday sunset jol on the grassy slopes of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Pack a picnic, pop open a bottle of wine, let the kids run wild, and enjoy live performances from South Africa’s most talented musicians (as well as a few international guests). From rock, jazz, R&B, […]
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