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Brush up on your South Africanisms – The Travel Dictionary
Those visiting South Africa for the first time are often left confused when speaking to South Africans for the first time. Plenty of “what did he say?”, blank stares, and a flurry of typing words into Google translate are no way to try and master the language of the Saffa. Brush up on your South […]
5 Tips to Plan a Budget Break This Winter
Many lament the fact that travel is so expensive nowadays and all those wonderful places that you pin, blog about, and have pictures of, appear to be slipping away into the distance – seemingly forever out of reach. Until now that is. The following tips and tricks will help you plan a holiday with some […]
Somerset West – the Best for Lazy Wine Weekends
Somerset West is a beautiful and surprisingly affluent town situated around 45km from Cape Town in the Helderberg region of the Western Cape. I must admit that while I have driven through this town countless times on my trips out of town, I had seldom thought more of it than a simple “30 minutes to […]
Chilli Poppers – the Perfect Winter Starter Recipe
Have you ever gone to your favourite Mexican restaurant and wished that you could get hold of the recipe to make their mouth-watering chilli poppers? Well, today is your lucky day! Follow these easy steps to create your own delicious (and spicy) treats, which are great for any occasion: What are chilli poppers? Only […]
A Tourist Guide to Soweto
The Soweto township in Johannesburg, Gauteng, is one of the most popular and well-known tourist attractions in South Africa. This township may not look like much from the outside, but what it lacks in infrastructure and money, it more than makes up for in charm and a strong sense of community. This township was formed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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