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Category: Food
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 […]
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 […]
Food and Wine Pairings in the Western Cape
There is nothing quite like spending a lazy day wine tasting in the summer sun. And in the Western Cape, you can enjoy a variety of tasty food to pair with your wine! Read on to find out about some of our favourite wineries to wine and dine in a town near you! Waterford […]
3 Special Events at Maropeng this Month – PLUS a Bonus for the Kids
Maropeng means “returning to the place of origin” – a fitting title for what is believed to be the birthplace of humankind. If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to visit the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, this month Maropeng is inviting you to explore a restricted palaeontological dig, stargaze at the fascinating Taurus-Orion […]
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? […]
There’s Something New at Constantia Glen
Perched on the sunniest slopes of Cape Town’s Constantia Wine Valley, Constantia Glen is highly acclaimed for its cool climate Sauvignon Blancs and Bordeaux-style reds, as well as its exquisite views. Unfortunately many scratched the estate off their “to do” list in 2013 due to the many months of noisy renovations that left a dull […]
A Restaurant for Every Occasion in Durban
No matter your mood or culinary craving, you will find a fabulous restaurant in Durban. Garden Café: Market Located in a quiet courtyard behind a classic 1930’s colonial building, Market is one of Durban’s best kept secrets. With locally and organically sourced ingredients, their quality cuisine will please even the most devout gourmet greenies. The menu has […]