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Category: Tips and Tricks
7 Superb reasons to visit Simon’s Town
At first, he was just a nuisance to sailors, but he would soon become one of the most famous dogs in the world ─ this Great Dane hopped on trains, guided his drunken sailor friends back to their base and even got married! Although he never went to sea, Just Nuisance was enlisted into the […]
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 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 […]
Family-friendly hikes
It seems like only yesterday you sent the kids back to school. Now the end of term is on the horison and you’re already trying to think of ways to keep the youngsters busy. Luckily, warmer weather has graced South Africa with its return and as the sun rises earlier with each passing day, there […]
Ziplining in ZA
Go on an adrenaline-filled adventure! Try something new and see the world from far above the treetops on one of the glorious ziplines our country has to offer. We have great venues where you can zipline in different parts of South Africa. One of these is at Piekenierskloof Mountain Lodge where TravelGround.com was invited to […]
Plan your own Euro trip in SA
Too broke for a Euro trip? Only a few days leave left for the year? If this is your reality and you’re dreaming of a little taste of Europe without spending those hard-earned savings you’ve slaved away for, we’ve got just the thing. This is your guide to experiencing Italy, France and Switzerland all within […]
Discovering the West Coast the Culture Adventure Way
The West Coast has always held a fascination for most travellers with its icy water, intense blue skies and enough mussels, lobsters and prawns to keep any seafood-lover satisfied. When imagining the West Coast, one almost immediately envisions a summery, coastal holiday, but the area has more on offer than just sunny days and cool […]
10 Terrific Travel Apps we just had to share
I have a bad case of FOMO and it gets even worse when I’m travelling. It’s far too easy to miss out on some of the unique opportunities each destination has to offer ─ especially if you’re tied up in the logistics of your trip. Recently, I discovered a myriad of mobile apps that took […]
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