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Visit These Game of Thrones Film Locations
Having been a long-time fan of the book series “A Song of Ice and Fire” by George R.R. Martin (and impatiently awaiting his 6th book, Winds of Winter), I was understandably enthralled by the Game of Thrones television series, which brought these beautifully written, complex characters to life on screen. The television series also brought […]
14 Things to Add to Your 2014 Travel Bucket List
As a travel writer, I’m constantly on the lookout for exciting things to do and see in South Africa, and my travel bucket list grows almost daily. Here are 14 things that I’ve either done (and highly recommend) or would still love to do: Walk with a Cheetah I’m a bit of a wildlife and […]
New Year’s Travel Resolutions for 2014
Happy 2014, TravelGrounders! Welcome to a year full of new experiences, fresh opportunities, and prosperity in every aspect of your lives. The New Year is a time for setting new goals, so why not apply that to the traveller in you too? Here are some travel resolutions for the year ahead: Travel more Travel as […]
The Hunger Games Fitness – Training like Your Life Depends on it
With the New Year fast approaching, now is an ideal time to start reviewing your goals for 2014. If one of them is fitness, then keep reading to get some motivation! As is the case with most things in life: you have to work hard to achieve anything, which is more often than not, easier […]
22 Spontaneous Things to do before Summer is Over
Summer time: when our hair lightens, our skin darkens, the water gets warmer, our drinks get colder, music gets louder, days get longer, and life gets better. A time when we need to cut ties and sail away from the safe harbour, try new things, and be a little more spontaneous! 1. Jump in a […]
Top Travel Quotes
If, like me, you’re already exhausted from the streams of family, food, and frenzied rushing around gearing up for Christmas, travel is likely the last thing on your mind, and a soft, cosy bed is all you’re dreaming of. But don’t give up on travelling just yet. Instead, browse these quotes, pin them, and when […]
The Incredible Insider’s Guide to Cape Town
There are plenty of guides to Cape Town that beckon visitors to the main tourist attractions, but if you’re visiting during peak season, these are some of the places you may wish to avoid. After all, some of the most worthwhile places are the ones that not many people know about. So if you’re looking […]
Exclusive Interview with The Ultimate Braai Master Finalist Jonno Proudfoot
When I switched on the first episode of The Ultimate Braai Master Season 2, I was ecstatic to see an old friend grinning back at me. It actually came as little surprise that Jonno Proudfoot had made it onto the reality cooking show. One of my fondest memories of him was playing a game of […]
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