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Chasing the New Season ─ 5 Marvellous Autumn Spots in South Africa
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” ─ F. Scott Fitzgerald Crisp morning air, cool breezes, and shorter days ─ to the summer haters: Winter is finally coming. For those of you who, like me, aren’t so keen on the colder days ahead, don’t despair! Autumn also has some pretty […]
Finding our balance at Cederkloof Botanical Retreat
Huddled in a fynbos kloof just 8 kilometers outside of Citrusdal in the Cederberg, Cederkloof Botanical Retreat worked its sweet-smelling magic on us the moment we set foot on the property. By the time we departed, I’d had my first good night’s sleep in weeks, been alone with my thoughts without becoming my usual restless […]
Afribode: 7 Inner-City Apartments in Cape Town
Once you’ve had a taste of Cape Town, you’ll want to return time and time again — no wonder it’s one of the busiest tourist hubs in the world! It’s a bustling city surrounded by some of the most beautiful beaches and world-famous vineyards beneath the shadow of Table Mountain. Despite all of the natural […]
Into the Wild: Tips to Survive the Great Outdoors
The great outdoors has always been humankind’s best friend and, simultaneously, its worst enemy. Starting out as quasi campers, we sat in dark caves around glowing fires, slowly discovering the miracles of Mother Nature that would keep us alive, whilst hiding from the weapons she has so often yielded against us. Over 200 000 years […]
Have you been to the most Instagrammable places in SA?
We love capturing that perfect picture and sharing it on social media, but do you know where the most Instagrammable places in South Africa are? Recently Big 7 Travel investigated the top spots in SA where the most Instagrammed pictures have been taken. Let’s take a look at the top provinces in South Africa and […]
Say Yes To Inner-City Weddings!
Have you ever wondered why we get married in a white dress? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not to symbolise purity (well, not entirely), but rather the fact that Queen Victoria was quite the fashion icon. A white dress was a sign of opulence and wealth in Western cultures. Before 1840, brides would wear different […]
TravelGround’s Guide to a Chocoholic’s Heaven
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ― Charles M. Schulz Valentine’s Day is sneaking its cupid wings around the corner and all you see is white and red decorations, teddy bears and heart-shaped chocolates everywhere you look. Few things go together like chocolate and V’Day. What exactly […]
Getaways in Gorgeous Gardens
The move back to the countryside and towards a more sustainable way of living has become more and more trendy, and recently this started spilling over into the travel industry. Whether you’re on board with this trend, love gardening, food or all of the above, you’ll be glad to hear we have quite a few […]
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