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Category: Holiday
Snow has Fallen in South Africa! Snow Report – July 2014
South Africans have been prancing excitedly about, building snowmen, making snow angels, and sharing their excitement with us as snow begins to fall around the country. If you were unlucky enough not to be a part of the fun, pull on your mittens, grab a steaming cup of coffee, and check out these chilly images […]
Pet-Friendly Retreats in Gauteng
Getting away isn’t the same when you can’t travel with your pets. It is for exactly this reason that TravelGround offers a range of pet-friendly accommodations across Gauteng, where you can get away, furry friend and all: Stone Hill, Magaliesburg Stone Hill is nestled within a 75 hectare private bushveld farm high above Magaliesburg. There […]
Road Trip The Way a Celebrity Would
For those after a cosy stay this winter, look no further than the following places, which were used by the cast and crew of the movie “Pad na jou Hart”. Pad na jou Hart is a romantic road trip adventure across South Africa. The story follows the curious road trip of young business man, Basson van Rensburg (Ivan […]
Get the All-star Experience at Once in Cape Town
Once in Cape Town is an “all-star” hostel for the young at heart. No matter who you are or how you like to travel, if you like a dash of quirk without compromising on comfort then you’ll love creating your own tailor-made experience at this fun-loving backpackers and hostel in the Mother City. If you’re […]
6 Camping Getaways that won’t Cramp your Style
Camping doesn’t have to be a nightmare. There are plenty of ups to camping, such as open campfires, roasted marshmallows, and star gazing in your own piece of secluded paradise. But if you’re not up for the hassle of setting up your own tent and hauling everything but the kitchen sink on holiday with you, then ready-made […]
Top 5 school holiday outings in Joburg
While many Joburgers head straight to the beach, bush, or berg these school holidays, you’ll find plenty of exciting things to do with the kids in the city. Africa’s First Nile Crocodile FlyOver As if holding a baby crocodile or bristly tarantula isn’t hair-raising enough, Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park near Fourways has […]
A Splash of Colour – The Bo-Kaap in Pictures
The Bo-Kaap is a quirky suburb of Cape Town, also known as the Cape Malay Quarter. It is quintessentially a township located on the slopes of Signal Hill; rich in both culture and colour, with brightly painted homes and cobble stoned streets. Walking along the sidewalks, you cannot help but become transfixed by the accepting […]
14 Winter Getaways for YOUR Family
When winter arrives, the only thing we dream of after waking is the idea of crawling back into bed the moment we step out of it. Luckily, TravelGround has plenty of accommodation with facilities that will ensure you have the best winter holiday yet, filled with lazy lie ins, huddling around the fireplace, and bonding […]
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