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Cape Town: SA’s Chocolatier Capital
It isn’t just a coincidence that both chocolate and Cape Town begin with the letter ‘C’. This beloved city should definitely tickle your taste buds as you could, in fact, call it the Chocolate Capital of South Africa. That’s why TravelGround decided to round up 4 of the top chocolatiers in Cape Town where you can not only buy […]
10 ways to keep the kids happy on a roadtrip
Everyone looks forward to the December school holidays. Kids can’t wait to be done with school and parents swop the desk for the beach or a game park. However, there is one thing parents don’t miss about the holiday ─ the tedious trek with the worst back-seat drivers in the world ─ small humans strapped […]
5 Reasons to go to Wine on the River
Have you heard? It’s almost time for the annual Wine on the River event in the Robertson Wine Valley! It’s got everything you could possibly want from a wine festival ─ more than 250 wines to taste, gourmet cuisine, family fun, wine paraphernalia, river cruises and most importantly, a touch of class. After experiencing all of it ourselves last year, […]
A Street View of Joburg
Experience Johannesburg from a different point of view by taking an inner city walking tour with Past Experiences to get a new and unique glimpse into the heart and soul of this weird and wonderful city. With Past Experiences you can choose to take a public art tour or find out where Johannesburg got its […]
Your Guide to Cape Town’s Noon Gun
If you’re hiking along one of Table Mountain’s routes around noon, don’t be surprised if your ears are confronted with a loud bang. Fear not, as you have just been introduced to Cape Town’s oldest tradition: Every day at 12:00, a cannon is fired on the slopes of Signal Hill, just as it has been […]
Celebrate spring with a Bushveld Braai
South Africa is a country steeped in tradition and heritage, not least of which is the traditional braai. And where better to celebrate our heritage than in the bushveld? Nothing beats a lamb chop and boerie sizzling on an open fire and, of course, braaibroodjies and pap and sous on the side. TravelGround offers a […]
Family-friendly hikes
It seems like only yesterday you sent the kids back to school. Now the end of term is on the horison and you’re already trying to think of ways to keep the youngsters busy. Luckily, warmer weather has graced South Africa with its return and as the sun rises earlier with each passing day, there […]
5 Veld getaways in Limpopo
Wake up to birdsong and enjoy your first cup of coffee as you watch wildlife wander past your doorstep. If this sounds up your alley, then the following 5 veld getaways in Limpopo are what you’ve been dreaming of! 1. Bateleur Nature Reserve Deep gorges and clear rock pools make Bateleur Nature Reserve an all-round winner for families […]
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