Author: Adriëtte le Roux
Adriëtte is an old soul. She adores her friends and family, cannot pass a dog or cat without striking up a chat with it, loves painting and cooking and gladly works in the garden until dark. After a brief stint in teaching and publishing, she joined the team to allow for more creative expression and because she loves to travel locally. As a lover of languages she believes that a harsh truth can always be said in a kinder way and that there is something to be learned from every person we meet ─ if we just care to ask.
Secluded Bushveld Stays for Couples
To make your romantic Bushveld escape a reality, TravelGround has compiled a list of secluded bush stays, perfect for a couple, that will have you dreaming of your future stay in just a few scrolls.
16 May 2023
Affordable, Romantic Weekend Escapes
It is well known that one of the best ways to keep your romance alive is through quality time. If you have tried the date night strategy, why not up your game with a romantic weekend away? With this list of weekend escapes for couples, you have no excuse! TravelGround has hand-picked stays across the […]
26 October 2022
Johannesburg to Cape Town: Have Some Fun Along the N1
The N1 between Johannesburg and Cape Town is by far the fastest way to get from the Golden City to the Mother City if you’re travelling by car. Have a look at TravelGround’s recommendations for stops along the N1 that could just make the trip that much more of a jol.
16 November 2021
Have You Visited These South African World Heritage Sites?
Do you know what South Africa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites are? Have you visited them? Read along to learn more about these marvels and where to stay when visiting them.
31 May 2021
10 Charming Country Hotels
There is something disarming about a country hotel. Steeped in the history and character of the town or region they are situated in, these rich, often quirky refuges pack a cultural punch and are a trip in their own right. TravelGround has compiled a list of ten such charming countryside stays where you can dine […]
25 June 2020
A River and its Stories: Kayaking on the Umtata
The morning mist starts to recede as we head to the car park to meet our lift. Just minutes earlier a proper bacon, eggs and toast breakfast, accompanied by strong coffee, was duly enjoyed in the Ocean View Hotel’s dining room. While stirring a dollop of sugar into the warm, aromatic whirlpool, I’d wondered whether […]
4 June 2020
10 SANParks Finds to Feast Your Eyes on
With the much welcomed announcement that SANParks is opening its gates to the public once again, TravelGround is proud to share these ten beauties — just a small selection of the SANParks stays you can choose from! SANParks Augrabies Rest Camp Augrabies, Northern Cape When the summer flood season arrives, visitors flock to this arid […]
20 May 2020
The Unique Creatures of the Garden Route
The early earth advocate, John Muir, is known to have said, “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” Nowhere is this more apparent than on our most beloved Garden Route. Here are some of its unique inhabitants.
7 May 2020
