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Winter Snowscapades in the Matroosberg
We’d deliberately planned our #visitWitzenberg trip in the middle of winter in the hope of seeing snow in Ceres. But when we woke up at 6am to heavy rain drops pelting our windows and trees thrashing in the wind, the temptation to burrow deeper under the down duvet was far greater than the desire to […]
Falling in Love with Things I Love
With rumbling tummies we searched through a sleepy Tulbagh for somewhere to have breakfast on Sunday morning. When one of our lovely bloggers recommended Things I Love, we headed over to it, to discover an eclectic and intriguing restaurant, deli, wine and gift shop. The white washed iron wrought lattice, cosy seating, and assortment of […]
Ceres-ly Exciting Zipline Adventures
After weeks of planning, our Tulbagh weekend was finally confirmed, and at the very top of the list was a zipline tour with Ceres Zipline Adventures. We woke up early and braved the cold on our 35 minute drive from Tulbagh to Ceres with our hearts racing with excitement. Situated in the Schurweberg Mountains, Ceres […]
Visit Witzenberg with TravelGround via Instagram
After a fantastic weekend in Tulbagh and Ceres, enjoying wine tasting, gorgeous country scenery, warm service, and adventure activities like hiking in the snow and zip lining, we’ll be giving you a week’s worth of #visitWitzenberg posts, showcasing some of the brilliant and quirky places discovered. Here are 21 of our top #visitWitzenberg Instagrams. Saronsberg […]
Eat, Drink, and Sleep at Vrede en Lust Winery
On previous trips to Franschhoek, the Vrede en Lust sign had practically begged me to take a detour off the road as it peered innocently from the side of the Cape Dutch building, with a backdrop of vineyards and mountains. So this time, we gave in to temptation and visited this beautiful Klapmuts winery, on […]
The Big Tree & Forest Walk in Wilderness
My kids and I are often off on mystical adventures with fairies, dragon birds, and giant grasshopper people. Fairy tales, nature, and creative play are a big part of our life, so we couldn’t pass up an outing to the Big Tree during our holiday in Wilderness. The Woodville Big Tree is a giant old […]
PhotoBlog – 15 Bucket List Spots in South Africa
South Africa is known for having a world within its borders, encompassing seafood, safaris, adventure, leisure, marine experiences, foodie tours, luxury railways, and much, much more. So it’s hardly surprising that visiting South Africa makes it onto many a bucket list, with the 15 spots below, being the most noteworthy: 1. Garden Route With a […]
Don your Dirndls and Lederhosens – it’s Bierfest in SA!
Don your dirndls and lederhosens, plait your pigtails, and line your stomachs because South Africa’s biggest Bierfest is back for the much anticipated 2014 season! With plenty of South African beers (brewed especially for the occasion), delicious Bavarian food, authentic music, and good natured entertainment, event goers will feel as though they have been dropped […]
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