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Category: Holiday
12 Honeymoon Hideaways on a Budget
So you’ve scratched your last coins together for the perfect wedding, but you still haven’t planned the honeymoon. Stop. Take a deep breath and relax. There are many ways to plan your romantic escapade without blowing through your lifetime savings. After all, memories are priceless. TravelGround has some exceptional ideas for honeymoons on a budget. […]
Finding my Hakuna Matata in Yzerfontein
“It’s working!” My friend had caught the habitual shift in my eyes. “You’re starting to relax. But you’re so used to being busy that you’re feeling guilty about not doing anything.” I don’t remember her exact words, but I felt the nail punch into my skull. She was right. Between work, marriage, motherhood, friends, social […]
How to Safari on a Budget
Safaris are intimate experiences that bring you back to nature and allow you to connect with the untamed, primal wildlife that roam the plains, savanna’s, and wetlands. If you’re hoping to safari, then here are some tips on how to safari in South Africa, on a budget! 1. Day Safari If the price tag of […]
My 3 Day Tour of the Isle of Skye – Why you should Explore the Scotland Highlands Today
The Highlands in Scotland have to be, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Characterised by happily grazing sheep, cascading waterfalls, and avid hikers, the Highlands are always alive with a magical cheer. There are so many things to do, from exploring the areas behind Celtic myth and legend, to visiting […]
Top 20 Small Towns to Visit in South Africa
If you’re planning a trip to South Africa, make sure you add these small towns to your bucket list as they offer a unique charm, away from the busy freeways and the honking of car horns… WESTERN CAPE Knysna Knysna lies along the Garden Route and offers spectacular lagoon and ocean views. Enjoy snorkelling to […]
TravelGrounders share their favourite childhood spots
In celebration of Family Day, we asked some of the TravelGround and LekkeSlaap team to share memories of their favourite childhood hangouts. It may just inspire a special family outing or two… Annelene, Establishment Support We went to a farm in the Namaqualand every year. My grandfather taught us random facts about nature as there […]
9 Reasons to Visit KwaZulu-Natal this Autumn
Gauteng is known for its winter safari options, and Cape Town offers wonderful wine farms, which means KwaZulu-Natal is often neglected in the cooler months … but with 320 days of sunshine a year on average, KZN is actually a fantastic destination all year round! If you’re heading there this autumn, and wondering what on […]
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 […]
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