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Wildlife Photography Tips from a Pro – Q&A with Andrew Beck
I’m a complete wildlife photographer wannabe, stretching as far as I can out the game drive vehicle without wobbling, with my little “point and shoot” zoom pushed to its pre-pixilation limit. I’m always looking to improve so I decided to ask photographic pro, Andrew Beck of WildEye, to share some of his tips. And he […]
3 Extraordinary Stellenbosch Markets
Stellenbosch offers the perfect outing for city slickers, with plenty to do amongst the vineyards besides wine tasting. If you’re looking to spend the day with friends and family, check out these 3 fantastic markets held at various wine estates in Stellenbosch, come storm or shine! 1. Blaauwklippen Family Market When: Every Sunday, 10h00 […]
AmaZink Live – South Africa’s First Theatrical Township Experience!
Our stomachs dropped to our feet as we drove around the Kayamandi township in Stellenbosch, past corrugated iron shacks and neighbours braaiing together amidst large clouds of smoke as their kids and dogs played happily in the street. We’d forgotten to plan our route beforehand and were unsure of whether we were in the right […]
14 proposal spots your partner won’t say no to
Proposing is one of the most important occasions in your life. Women have dreamed of this day ever since they were little girls, and so it’s only fair that the day match the dream as much as is humanly possible. So if you’re planning on taking your relationship to the next level, check out these […]
30 Photos that will make you want to #discoverOverberg
TravelGround is proud to be regular co-hosts of #discoverOverberg, a monthly Twitter chat that highlights the tourism opportunities of the Overberg region in South Africa. Yesterday we talked Photography, and #discoverOverberg was soon trending with tips and pictures streaming in from photographers, bloggers, travel fundis, tourism operators, accommodations, local residents, and basically anyone who was […]
42 Budget Backpackers in South Africa
We understand that travel can be expensive. But tight budgets don’t have to be the reason you’re stuck at home all year long. Here are some affordable backpackers where you can enjoy a holiday without making a huge dent in your wallet. Now you can spend more time and money on what really matters: quality […]
30 South African adventures shared on #TravelChatSA
#TravelChatSA is a great way to engage with fellow travelers on Twitter. One of the previous topics was #AdventureTravelSA and it was more exciting than ever. Adventure gets my wanderlust ticking and travel bags packed, and thanks to last week’s chat I have a whole new set of destinations and activities scrawled on my to-do […]
Ceres-ly Exciting Zipline Adventures
After weeks of planning, our Tulbagh weekend was finally confirmed, and at the very top of the list was a zipline tour with Ceres Zipline Adventures. We woke up early and braved the cold on our 35 minute drive from Tulbagh to Ceres with our hearts racing with excitement. Situated in the Schurweberg Mountains, Ceres […]
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