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Category: Holiday
No Fear the New Year
Okay, so I might be jumping the gun a bit on this one. ‘Feliz Navidad’ is still irritating one and all in a mall near you, and some of us are sitting at work, stressing about the Christmas gifts we haven’t bought yet and secretly searching for holiday accommodation. But just put a hold on […]
10 Tidal Pools for Serious Summer Fun!
The sizzling summer is here, the masses are migrating to the coast, the waves are rolling in, but you’re no surfer ─ there might even be a fear-inducing fin on the horizon … Not to worry, TravelGround to the rescue! We compiled a list of 10 family-friendly tidal pools along South Africa’s vast coastline that […]
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 […]
Affordable glamping getaways across SA!
Glamping is an exciting new trend that combines the luxuries of staying in a hotel while being close to Mother Nature without having to pitch a tent yourself. If this sounds like your type of getaway, look no further. TravelGround’s glamping stays offer the absolute best of both worlds ─ comfort and affordability! AfriCamps Forest […]
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 […]
15 Scenic Mountain Passes in South Africa
As South Africans we definitely don’t have a shortage of bragging rights, especially when it comes to scenic routes and epic views. One of our country’s most awe-inspiring features is our vast amount and variety of mountain passes. To pick a few favourites is next to impossible, but we gave it a try and decided […]
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 […]
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