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Category: Food
Piekenierskloof Mountain Lodge – A TravelGround Review
There’s not a lot you can teach me about life in the platteland. I grew up in a little town called Klawer in the Namakwaland, our house was in a cul de sac, called Tuin Street. This was long before the Wimpy popped up next to the highway that skirted our town and before the […]
Top 25 Tours to do in South Africa
South Africa has plenty of fantastic cities to explore, with all sorts of exciting activities and attractions on offer. Whether you’re after cultural, wildlife, recreational, food & wine, or sightseeing tours, you will find all you need and more in the sprawling plains of Mzansi. Read on to find out about the top 25 tours […]
20 of the Best Public Braai Spots in the Western Cape
We all know South Africans love their braais, be it at home, at a friend, or somewhere along the spectacular Cape Peninsula. Here are the best public braai spots in Cape Town, where you can enjoy some boerie with a view. 1. Kogel Bay, False Bay Kogel Bay is set along the coastal road between […]
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 […]
Spend the Day in Kalk Bay – Here’s what to do
Kalk Bay is a charming fishing village wedged between the aquamarine ocean and sandstone mountains along the False Bay seaboard. With countless boutique shops, restaurants, and eateries, there is plenty to do in Kalk Bay. Here are some of our favourite activities to enjoy in this charismatic fishing village: Go Cuban at Cape to Cuba […]
What’s on in Cape Town – an Event for Every Day of the Week
Cape Town is one of the liveliest cities to live in, with something happening at any time of the day. If you’re looking for something to do from Monday through to Sunday, be sure to check out these not-to-be-missed activities: MONDAY Eat: The Odyssey Gastropub in Bree Street makes Mondays worthwhile with their not-to-be-missed burger […]
Top 3 Family-Friendly Wine Farms
If you’re looking for a fun family outing in the Western Cape, then rest assured your little one(s) can frolic to their hearts content at the below wine farms. Leaving you time to savour, in moderation, the variety of vintages along Cape Route 62. Apart from each of the below wine estates offering wine tastings, […]
Cape Town Markets in a Photographic Nutshell
Cape Town is brimming with fresh, authentic food and boutique markets. Whether you’re after some organic fruit and vegetables for the kitchen or unique clothing items, check out these not-to-be-missed markets in the Mother City: V&A Market on the Wharf, CBD When: Monday to Sunday from 09h30 – 18h00 Noordhoek Community Market When: Thursday from […]