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Your Guide to the South African Spring Wildflowers
They say the earth laughs in flowers. This is why the spring season is one of the most beautiful and happiest times of the year; a time when not a day should pass when you don’t return home covered in grass and smelling like the earth. Whether you’re looking for a day hike or a […]
4 Wine estates to visit on the Swellendam Wine Route
There is no actual Swellendam Wine Route, but in the rebellious nature of a little town that has the guts to call itself a Republic, I’m going to go ahead and group the vineyards around the Greater Swellendam region into a virtual wine route. After all, Swellendam Wine Route sounds far sexier than Swellendam Municipality. […]
Brush up on your South Africanisms – The Travel Dictionary
Those visiting South Africa for the first time are often left confused when speaking to South Africans for the first time. Plenty of “what did he say?”, blank stares, and a flurry of typing words into Google translate are no way to try and master the language of the Saffa. Brush up on your South […]
3 Upcoming Seafood Festivals in South Africa
Don’t fret if you missed out on the Knysna Oyster Festival. The following ocean and seafood inspired festivals will provide you with plenty of fun, sun, sand, and fresh seafood! The Oceana Hout Bay Seafood Festival – Hout Bay Where: The Republic of Hout Bay, Cape Town When: 24 – 28 September 2014 Contact: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Snow has Fallen in South Africa! Snow Report – July 2014
South Africans have been prancing excitedly about, building snowmen, making snow angels, and sharing their excitement with us as snow begins to fall around the country. If you were unlucky enough not to be a part of the fun, pull on your mittens, grab a steaming cup of coffee, and check out these chilly images […]
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