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Somerset West – the Best for Lazy Wine Weekends
Somerset West is a beautiful and surprisingly affluent town situated around 45km from Cape Town in the Helderberg region of the Western Cape. I must admit that while I have driven through this town countless times on my trips out of town, I had seldom thought more of it than a simple “30 minutes to […]
Travel bloggers share their favourite holiday spots in South Africa
The more I travel around South Africa, the more I realise just how many beautiful destinations there are yet to discover. Choosing the next new holiday spot can be a little daunting so, instead of pulling names out of a hat, we’ve asked some of South Africa’s travel bloggers to share their favourite adventure, chill, […]
A Tourist Guide to Soweto
The Soweto township in Johannesburg, Gauteng, is one of the most popular and well-known tourist attractions in South Africa. This township may not look like much from the outside, but what it lacks in infrastructure and money, it more than makes up for in charm and a strong sense of community. This township was formed […]
Don’t Miss the Bus – A Half-Day Outing in Cape Town
The TravelGround & LekkeSlaap Team was lucky enough to be invited by Venue & Destinations Options to go on a half-day educational trip, and visit three incredible places between Milnerton, Cape Town, and Franschhoek! It was a fantastic experience which made us realise that there are still plenty of exciting entertainments and hidden gems still […]
Pet-Friendly Retreats in Gauteng
Getting away isn’t the same when you can’t travel with your pets. It is for exactly this reason that TravelGround offers a range of pet-friendly accommodations across Gauteng, where you can get away, furry friend and all: Stone Hill, Magaliesburg Stone Hill is nestled within a 75 hectare private bushveld farm high above Magaliesburg. There […]
Road Trip The Way a Celebrity Would
For those after a cosy stay this winter, look no further than the following places, which were used by the cast and crew of the movie “Pad na jou Hart”. Pad na jou Hart is a romantic road trip adventure across South Africa. The story follows the curious road trip of young business man, Basson van Rensburg (Ivan […]
Get the All-star Experience at Once in Cape Town
Once in Cape Town is an “all-star” hostel for the young at heart. No matter who you are or how you like to travel, if you like a dash of quirk without compromising on comfort then you’ll love creating your own tailor-made experience at this fun-loving backpackers and hostel in the Mother City. If you’re […]
6 Camping Getaways that won’t Cramp your Style
Camping doesn’t have to be a nightmare. There are plenty of ups to camping, such as open campfires, roasted marshmallows, and star gazing in your own piece of secluded paradise. But if you’re not up for the hassle of setting up your own tent and hauling everything but the kitchen sink on holiday with you, then ready-made […]
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