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Author: Nanje Lourens

Nanje is from Somerset West and completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Translation at Stellenbosch University. She has a passion for language, especially Afrikaans, and is currently trying to teach herself German and Portuguese. She loves her family and friends, as well as travelling, camping, reading and singing in her car when no one is around to hear. And one day she’ll tick her biggest dream off her bucket list - travelling the European countryside in a campervan.

Away with the Ordinary: The Quirkiest Stays in SA

Sometimes life can get pretty mundane if you’re going through the routined motions, and from time to time we’re all looking for something other than the usual beach holiday or bush getaway to put the spring back in our step. The good news is that we live in a country filled with unique landscapes and […]

Farm Getaways around Gauteng

Whether you’re looking to spend some quality time together as a family with the kids, a couple in need of a tranquil escape from the city, or a group of friends wanting to get away from the city life for the weekend, a farm getaway could be just what you need! Just imagine waking up […]

Quaint cottages in the Natal Midlands

Have you ever been to the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands? This beautiful region is renowned for its stretches of farmland, charming little towns, a wonderful arts and crafts route and picturesque scenery. It is rich with rivers, dams and waterfalls, the landscape boasts green pastures, hills and forests, and the northern part is dominated by the mountains […]

Quirky Container Homes

Turning old shipping containers into luxurious living spaces has become an increasingly popular architectural pursuit for the ecologically minded over the past few years. Ingeniously upcycling worn-out containers into sleek homes offers several advantages: it employs more eco-friendly building methods, is way quicker than brick-and-mortar building, and, since you can connect or combine the containers […]

10 Stunning Seaside Stays in South Africa

What better way to celebrate the height of summer than with a stay on the coastline with your favourite people? It’s time to head out and explore our country’s beautiful beaches. TravelGround rounded up some of the most stunning seaside stays along South Africa’s coast and we’ve even added two places in Namibia. So, grab […]

Escape the city for less

How is it already June? On the one hand it feels like the first part of the year has flown by, and on the other hand it’s been a rough couple of months and we’re all in need of a breather. The summer weather made space for autumn leaves, and now the colder months of […]

Have you heard about these lesser-known attractions in SA?

We all know about South Africa’s most popular destinations ─ places like Table Mountain, the Kruger National Park and Durban’s beachfront ─ and these really do have much to commend them! But it’s the hidden gems and darling details of our country that makes us click our heels together and say, “There’s no place like […]

Escape the City of Gold: 12 Gauteng gems

Finally, some freedom! After almost five months of being cooped up in our houses, not allowed to see friends and family, the president announced that the provincial borders are now open and we’re free to explore our own country again.  But before you head to the Kruger National Park, Garden Route or uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, consider […]

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