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Category: Durban
Your Dream Wedding Destinations in Pictures
If there is one day that every little girl dreams of, it’s her wedding day. And after years and years of fantasising, planning, and expectations, there is no reason why this special day should be anything less than exceptional. Scroll down to view our photo essay of the top TravelGround wedding destinations. After all, “a […]
The A-Z of travel in South Africa
We’re always being asked to recommend attractions and activities in South Africa. It’s tough making a “Top 10” or even “Top 20” list, because there are so many fantastic things to do and see in Mzansi. So to shake things up a bit, we decided to bring you an A-Z South African travel guide. A […]
The best organised Easter egg hunts across South Africa
I am beyond eggcited to be heading to Spier for what is promising to be the BIGGEST Easter egg hunt in the Western Cape this year. I may even be more excited than my kids, who are quickly turning into choccie-egg addicts thanks to the mountains of Easter treats that have been littering shop shelves […]
10 Things to do with the kids these school holidays
Millions of children across South Africa are getting ready to kick off their school shoes and cram Phineas and Ferb’s 104 days of summer vacation into their 9-day holiday. Whether you’re going away for the holidays or simply dreading the idea of your home turning into a live aquarium, we suggest you take the kids […]
The South African Bunny Chow 101 & a recipe you won’t be able to resist
I’m sure you’ve all been recommended Bunny Chow when visiting the major cities in South Africa, especially Durbs. But if you don’t know what it is, you’ll be forgiven for being confused by this oddly misleading dish. Despite what its name implies, the Bunny Chow is not made out of or for bunny rabbits. Instead, […]
The World’s Biggest Races in South Africa
As the wheel spins closer to this weekend’s mammoth Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, we look at some of the world’s biggest races that are hosted right here in South Africa. Perfect for anyone who loves extreme travel and tourism! The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour: World’s Largest Individually Timed Cycle […]
Exploring Scenic Southern Africa by Rail
There are plenty of ways to explore South Africa, but none more rewarding than by rail. There are several companies that offer train travel within South Africa, so you can take your pick! Picture the countryside flying past your window, the rattling of wheels on the railway gently rocking you to sleep, and waking up […]
In Pictures: 30 Reasons to Visit South Africa
We could write a 1,000 page book on why you should visit South Africa, but we reckon it’s a little easier just to give you a visual taste… South Africa is home of the Big 5 – the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. But did you know that there is also the Small 5? […]