Author: Lauren Morling

Happy 2014, TravelGrounders! Welcome to a year full of new experiences, fresh opportunities, and prosperity in every aspect of your lives. The New Year is a time for setting new goals, so why not apply that to the traveller in you too? Here are some travel resolutions for the year ahead: Travel more Travel as […]

Summer time: when our hair lightens, our skin darkens, the water gets warmer, our drinks get colder, music gets louder, days get longer, and life gets better. A time when we need to cut ties and sail away from the safe harbour, try new things, and be a little more spontaneous! 1. Jump in a […]

When Christmas comes along with its glittering lights, tasty treats, and beautifully wrapped gifts, it’s easy to forget the real meaning of Christmas. And here’s a tip: it really isn’t about any of those things. It is about celebrating Jesus Christ and the gifts he has bestowed on us in the form of our family, […]

There are plenty of guides to Cape Town that beckon visitors to the main tourist attractions, but if you’re visiting during peak season, these are some of the places you may wish to avoid. After all, some of the most worthwhile places are the ones that not many people know about. So if you’re looking […]

Imagine a week spent relaxing on your own deck, elevated high above the forest floor, surrounded by your loved ones, chirping birds, and luxurious dwellings. No honkering car horns, no impossible deadlines, and no crowds to disturb your inner peace. Swap the stress and noise of the city for a peaceful stay in the trees […]

There comes a time in our lives when words are no longer enough to express the emotions we feel. And when that time comes, we rely on pictures. In keeping with the worldwide #WordlessWednesday theme, we have compiled some photographs that speak enough for themselves through their own images than words ever could, and are […]

A New Walking Tour has launched in the Mother City! The nation mourns a leader, a father, and an inspiration to many upon the loss of Nelson Mandela. We seek ways to celebrate him, to continue his legacy, and to learn more about the man who fought for so many. The man who created the […]

When budgets are tight, we often aren’t able to plan a getaway in a 5-star hotel. So when you find yourself eager to get out of the city on short notice, why not look into camping? There is nothing quite like spending a weekend “roughing it” under the starry skies, huddling around open campfires, and […]