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Local Tweeters Share 33 Reasons to Diet before Visiting the Overberg
Having spent the odd weekend in spots like Hermanus, Onrus, Kleinmond, and Elgin, I thought I had a fair idea of what the Overberg had to offer. That was until I joined the #discoverOverberg chat on Twitter (every Wednesday at 12pm SAST) and realised that I knew as little about this Western Cape treasure as […]
Fall in Love at One&Only Cape Town this February
With a string of international accolades to its name – including the Travel+Leisure 2013 Best Hotel Spa in Africa & Middle East – we are proud to welcome One&Only Cape Town to the TravelGround family. We are so in love with this 5-star urban chic resort and couldn’t think of a better time to associate […]
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 […]
Not so Irresponsible Full Moon Hikes up Lions Head
“My friends would call this irresponsible!” The nervous excitement reverberated off this poshly-accented mantra as our British friend clambered her way down the rocky slope of Lions Head during a visit to Cape Town. It might sound crazy to some that we were hiking in the dark, by the faint glow of the not-so-full moon, […]
Experience a True African Getaway with TravelGround.com!
If you’re interested in experiencing some of the century-old traditions cultivated by local cultures, the following establishments will give you the chance to not only observe but participate in the rituals of everyday life. !Xaus Lodge, Northern Cape !Xaus Lodge is an authentic luxury lodge owned by the Khomani San and Mier communities in […]
5 Ideas for a Happy Valentine’s Day
Plastic roses and “PS. I love you” chocolates won’t earn you any brownie points on Valentine’s Day, but these 5 suggestions will… V is for Valentine’s Week at Nederburg If you’re in the camp that believes love should be celebrated every day – not only a “Hallmark Day” – head to Nederburg wine estate in Paarl for […]
Adventure Tourism in the Enchanting Tsitsikamma Region
The Tsitsikamma region, known as the place of abundant waters, is set along the captivating Garden Route in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces. Here the mountains stretch to the heavens, the gorges run deep with rough river waters leading into the indigo ocean, the sands are bleached white, and the forests and fynbos creep […]
The J&B Met: What to Expect & Where to Stay
Acclaimed as South Africa’s most prestigious horse racing event and the largest annual outdoor social event in Cape Town, the J&B Met will once again provide a dazzling display of the fast and the fabulous at the Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town on Saturday, 1 February 2014. The J&B Met, more fondly known as “The […]
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