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A Sense of Peace in Zululand
Amongst the lush rolling hills where children kick soccer balls over dusty copper-red soil while tending cattle, and poverty is a constant threat, Ishay Govender-Ypma stumbles, unexpectedly, upon a personal sense of peace in Zululand. Sanibona, Siyabonga It’s been thirty minutes since we’ve seen a rondavel or a shed, and on this narrow dirt road […]
Fall in Love at One&Only Cape Town this February
With a string of international accolades to its name – including the Travel+Leisure 2013 Best Hotel Spa in Africa & Middle East – we are proud to welcome One&Only Cape Town to the TravelGround family. We are so in love with this 5-star urban chic resort and couldn’t think of a better time to associate […]
3 Special Events at Maropeng this Month – PLUS a Bonus for the Kids
Maropeng means “returning to the place of origin” – a fitting title for what is believed to be the birthplace of humankind. If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to visit the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, this month Maropeng is inviting you to explore a restricted palaeontological dig, stargaze at the fascinating Taurus-Orion […]
There’s Something New at Constantia Glen
Perched on the sunniest slopes of Cape Town’s Constantia Wine Valley, Constantia Glen is highly acclaimed for its cool climate Sauvignon Blancs and Bordeaux-style reds, as well as its exquisite views. Unfortunately many scratched the estate off their “to do” list in 2013 due to the many months of noisy renovations that left a dull […]
A Restaurant for Every Occasion in Durban
No matter your mood or culinary craving, you will find a fabulous restaurant in Durban. Garden Café: Market Located in a quiet courtyard behind a classic 1930’s colonial building, Market is one of Durban’s best kept secrets. With locally and organically sourced ingredients, their quality cuisine will please even the most devout gourmet greenies. The menu has […]
7 Ways You Can Avoid Annoying Buddhist Monks
Those planning a Buddhist temple visit in the New Year likely envision a decadent and historical place of worship, filled with kindly bald men standing about in orange, yellow, or red robes, quietly talking amongst themselves, or prostrating themselves on the ground. What you don’t want to discover during your temple visit is one of […]
10 Foodie Markets in Joburg
If you enjoy good quality food in a laid-back, everyone’s-welcome kind of atmosphere, check out these top foodie markets in Johannesburg. Fourways Farmers Market Come rain or shine, the Fourways Farmers Market takes place every Sunday from 9am – 3pm at the Earth Outdoor Living Nursery. Come hungry and thirsty, because with over 50 stalls, the […]
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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