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Category: Holiday
17 photos that will make you want to go hiking
With warm breezes and sunshine once again becoming the ‘norm’ in South Africa, now is a great time to lace up those takkies, fill up your water bottle, and head out the door to explore the beautiful landscapes coming to life around you! Remember not to hike alone, don’t forget these day hike essentials, […]
30 South African adventures shared on #TravelChatSA
#TravelChatSA is a great way to engage with fellow travelers on Twitter. One of the previous topics was #AdventureTravelSA and it was more exciting than ever. Adventure gets my wanderlust ticking and travel bags packed, and thanks to last week’s chat I have a whole new set of destinations and activities scrawled on my to-do […]
3 Great Places to Stay in Tulbagh
After a day of wine tasting, horse riding, ziplining, playing in snow, ambling through curious small town stores, and practicing your photographic skills on the rugged country landscapes of the Witzenberg, there’s nothing better than a cosy spot to put your feet up and soak in the privilege of being “away”. Here are 3 top […]
Bain’s Barn – a Cosy Tulbagh Retreat
Tucked away in Church Street, Bain’s Barn is a cosy home away from home in the countryside town of Tulbagh, approximately an hour and a half’s drive from Cape Town. Bain’s Barn has a real “cottagey” feel to it and a step through the sliding door immediately makes you feel as though you’ve come home, […]
Ceres-ly Exciting Zipline Adventures
After weeks of planning, our Tulbagh weekend was finally confirmed, and at the very top of the list was a zipline tour with Ceres Zipline Adventures. We woke up early and braved the cold on our 35 minute drive from Tulbagh to Ceres with our hearts racing with excitement. Situated in the Schurweberg Mountains, Ceres […]
Visit Witzenberg with TravelGround via Instagram
After a fantastic weekend in Tulbagh and Ceres, enjoying wine tasting, gorgeous country scenery, warm service, and adventure activities like hiking in the snow and zip lining, we’ll be giving you a week’s worth of #visitWitzenberg posts, showcasing some of the brilliant and quirky places discovered. Here are 21 of our top #visitWitzenberg Instagrams. Saronsberg […]
PhotoBlog – 15 Bucket List Spots in South Africa
South Africa is known for having a world within its borders, encompassing seafood, safaris, adventure, leisure, marine experiences, foodie tours, luxury railways, and much, much more. So it’s hardly surprising that visiting South Africa makes it onto many a bucket list, with the 15 spots below, being the most noteworthy: 1. Garden Route With a […]
Marine Walk Misadventures at De Hoop Nature Reserve
“When was the last time you were this cold?” I asked my husband as the open Land Cruiser bounced along the endless dirt road, trying in vain to outrun the rain storm. “When I climbed Kilimanjaro,” he replied. What an adventure that was! I briefly considered an alternative setting of a family movie in a […]
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