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Flippin’ good pancake and wine pairings at Delheim
Wine and cheese pairings are so good, but so last year. The Cape Winelands are constantly dishing up fresh nibbles to pair with your wine, from chocolate to biltong, and in keeping with the foodie trend, the legendary Delheim Estate outside Stellenbosch has recently launched their decadent sweet and savoury Pancake & Wine Pairings. Winter […]
Somerset West – the Best for Lazy Wine Weekends
Somerset West is a beautiful and surprisingly affluent town situated around 45km from Cape Town in the Helderberg region of the Western Cape. I must admit that while I have driven through this town countless times on my trips out of town, I had seldom thought more of it than a simple “30 minutes to […]
Chilli Poppers – the Perfect Winter Starter Recipe
Have you ever gone to your favourite Mexican restaurant and wished that you could get hold of the recipe to make their mouth-watering chilli poppers? Well, today is your lucky day! Follow these easy steps to create your own delicious (and spicy) treats, which are great for any occasion: What are chilli poppers? Only […]
Travel bloggers share their favourite holiday spots in South Africa
The more I travel around South Africa, the more I realise just how many beautiful destinations there are yet to discover. Choosing the next new holiday spot can be a little daunting so, instead of pulling names out of a hat, we’ve asked some of South Africa’s travel bloggers to share their favourite adventure, chill, […]
Top 5 Winter Hiking Trails in South Africa
Only a few days ago we had some serious snowfall across South Africa, yet people are already venturing out in short sleeves. It’s evidence that, while temperatures may occasionally plummet to freezing point and rain may drown out all hopes of outdoor activities on some days, South Africa is blessed with a mild climate and the […]
A Tourist Guide to Soweto
The Soweto township in Johannesburg, Gauteng, is one of the most popular and well-known tourist attractions in South Africa. This township may not look like much from the outside, but what it lacks in infrastructure and money, it more than makes up for in charm and a strong sense of community. This township was formed […]
Don’t Miss the Bus – A Half-Day Outing in Cape Town
The TravelGround & LekkeSlaap Team was lucky enough to be invited by Venue & Destinations Options to go on a half-day educational trip, and visit three incredible places between Milnerton, Cape Town, and Franschhoek! It was a fantastic experience which made us realise that there are still plenty of exciting entertainments and hidden gems still […]
Snow has Fallen in South Africa! Snow Report – July 2014
South Africans have been prancing excitedly about, building snowmen, making snow angels, and sharing their excitement with us as snow begins to fall around the country. If you were unlucky enough not to be a part of the fun, pull on your mittens, grab a steaming cup of coffee, and check out these chilly images […]
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