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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 […]
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 […]
15 Scenic Mountain Passes in South Africa
As South Africans we definitely don’t have a shortage of bragging rights, especially when it comes to scenic routes and epic views. One of our country’s most awe-inspiring features is our vast amount and variety of mountain passes. To pick a few favourites is next to impossible, but we gave it a try and decided […]
25 of the Coolest Seafront Restaurants in South Africa
We’ve rounded up 20 seafront restaurants (and by that we mean you literally cannot get closer to the water without eating on a boat) all over South Africa. These restaurants offer everything we love about a day by the sea ─ the sight, sound and smell of the ocean ─ and delicious food and drinks to top it all off. […]
Celebrate spring with a Bushveld Braai
South Africa is a country steeped in tradition and heritage, not least of which is the traditional braai. And where better to celebrate our heritage than in the bushveld? Nothing beats a lamb chop and boerie sizzling on an open fire and, of course, braaibroodjies and pap and sous on the side. TravelGround offers a […]
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 […]
10 Winter getaways in the Eastern Cape.
It seems as if we celebrated New Year’s only yesterday and yet we somehow suddenly find ourselves in the middle of autumn! The signs of the approaching South African winter is starting to creep into your everyday life. Getting to work gets harder with your car covered in dew and the roads darker and wetter. […]
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