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Author: Desiree Haakonsen
TravelGround’s Top 5 Blog Posts of 2014
2014 was a busy year on the TravelGround blog. We shared almost 300 stories, reviews, news items, photo blogs, and quizzes covering everything from foodie festivals and secret spots to adventure, leisure, romance, and family getaways. Here are the TravelGround blog posts you loved most in 2014! 1. 10 Ridiculous Commonly Asked Questions about South […]
10 Destinations to sigh for in KZN
It’s the end of another long, yet fleeting year and we know that you’d like nothing more than to sit back and look at pretty pictures. So take a deep breath and prepare to give 10 great sighs for these beautiful destinations in KwaZulu-Natal. Elephant Rock Private Safari Lodge, Ladysmith Thonga Beach Lodge, […]
Photos of Elgin to fuel your weekend wanderlust
It may sound mean to lure you into a photoblog that will leave you lusting after a weekend getaway, but we couldn’t resist sharing our favourite photos from our weekend of fast zipping and slow sipping in Elgin. Elgin Grabouw Country Club Highlands Road Estate Windermere Cider Hope @ Paul Cluver Summer […]
Tips for surviving load shedding on holiday
With the recent bout of load shedding leaving South Africans in the dark, we thought it would be a good idea to share some tips on what to pack and how to prepare for power outages on your next holiday. Be prepared Print out load shedding schedules from Eskom or the local municipalities like City […]
A Family Holiday Guide to Gordon’s Bay
Gordon’s Bay is one of our fastest growing destinations for family holidays. Sheltered at the foot of the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland mountain ranges, with sea views over False Bay, Gordon’s Bay is a friendly seaside town with plenty of reasons to visit all year round. From animal encounters and adventure activities, to lazy days […]
Insider tips for an ultimate Summer Holiday in the Overberg
The monthly #discoverOverberg Twitter chat is a highlight on our social calendar and yesterday’s summer holiday tips once again inspired us to head over the mountains and road trip through the Western Cape’s beautiful Overberg region. Top tips for a summer holiday in the Overberg A1. The Klein River in @stanfordvillage allows for endless […]
5 Ways for Accommodations to Bank on Return Visitors
I recently won a 2 night stay in one of Cape Town’s most affluent suburbs – 2 nights that would have cost more than my monthly salary. Maybe it was my fault for having high expectations (isn’t that the normal response for this situation?), or maybe I’ve just been spoilt by exceptional stays at less […]
Sinnfully Good Wine Inspired Ice-Cream at Lanzerac
Ice-creams are synonymous with hot summer days on the beach, but it appears the Stellenbosch Winelands is now the place to head to for your fix of frozen goodness. Especially if you’re an adventurous wine enthusiast! Together with the team of ice-cream fundis at Sinnfull (known for their creative assortment of ice-creams from Pistachio & […]
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