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Category: Western Cape
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 […]
Majeka House – My 5-Star Experience in Stellenbosch
The fact that we had upgraded to 5-star residence was evident as we drove through the gates of Majeka House. It had a slight “Santorini” air about it with large white apartment blocks and splashes of blue brought about by sun loungers and garden furniture. Owned by the French Dequeker family, Marie-Paule, Jean-Claude, and their daughter, […]
Langebaan – far more than just a Lagoon Town
Langebaan is an ideal spot to head to, regardless of season, as it experiences temperate weather all year round. Though the town’s defining lagoon is remarkable in its own right, it’s not the only reason for you to head to this coastal gem. Due to numerous unique ecosystems at play in the area, there are […]
35 Spring Events & Festivals in South Africa
We’ve already given you 20 reasons to love spring, so now we’re giving you 35 events and festivals across South Africa where you can celebrate the new season! COUNTRYWIDE 1. SANParks Week: 8 – 12* September 2014 The annual SANParks Week gives South African citizens free entry into almost all of the national parks. […]
Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa – Where the Familiar is Made Remarkable
Built in 1713, the spectacular 5-star Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa is a National Monument in Church Street. After consistently ranking as the #1 hotel in Stellenbosch on TripAdvisor, I knew I had to plan a stay at this luxury boutique hotel. And well, was it worth it! The exterior of Coopmanhuijs has a Parisian feel to […]
20 Reasons to Love Spring in South Africa
Now that the warmer weather is taking hold of our beautiful country, and providing bright colourful hues across the landscape, TravelGround thought to share our top 20 reasons for absolutely loving spring! A wonderful season full of light, colour and new life – what’s not to love? 1. Wildlife Spring is known as the season of […]
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 […]
Weekend Indulgences at WedgeView Country House and Spa
Tucked away down a Stellenbosch country lane is WedgeView Country House and Spa, a 5-star rated property with a beautiful garden and luxurious, yet homey, ambience. After arriving and admiring the beautiful 3-acre garden that comes complete with rose bushes, lavender bushes, succulents, local trees, and lovely wrought iron statues, we were warmly welcomed […]
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