Author: Roseanna McBain

From the very first glance we had of Firefly, my husband and I knew we were in for something extraordinary, and I’m happy to say our first instincts about this incredible restaurant were spot on. Parking around the back, and walking up to the impressive garden gate, we wandered through the softly lit outdoor area, […]

A heartfelt chorus of ‘welcome to Monkeyland’ was given to us by a group of international volunteers who were waiting outdoors for our group. Though we’d been there for less than a minute, they made us feel instantly at home with their warm smiles, guiding us past stone water features and indoors to the reception […]

The beautiful Knysna lagoon, featured on almost every Garden Route postcard, is a truly fascinating place, and I’m not just talking about what can be seen above the water. As is the case with most beautiful things, Knysna lagoon has hidden depths and is considered to be one of the most dangerous harbours in the […]

The TravelGround Content and Marketing team recently went on a weekend trip to Knysna, in order to experience some of the beauty and thrills that the Garden Route has to offer. In tribute to our fantastic weekend, this entire week will be dedicated to the sights and sounds that the lush coastal areas of Knysna […]

It was still dark and gloomy, and we’d just passed through a hair-raising fog-belt with rain shooting down at a 45° angle; the traffic at this time of the morning was crawling along at 20km an hour and everyone’s hazards were blinking furiously as we descended Sir Louwry’s Pass, leading us into Grabouw. After several […]

If you’ve chosen your pet-friendly accommodation and are excited to get out and away so your holiday can begin, scan over this list to ensure your pet will fare just as well as you will, in the coming cooler months. Clothing Those with smaller pets already know that one of the most important things to […]

Sharks, out of all the various strange and surreal marine creatures, have the worst reputation with humans. This is partially due to the media over sensationalising shark attacks, along with films portraying them as ferocious, terrifying beasts. Just think of movies such as Jaws and its ominous theme song, or the shark tank in the […]

If you’ve ever dreamt of being surrounded by sumptuous luxury but have found that unfortunately the budget does not allow this on a daily basis, you should definitely book a weekend away at an estate. While there you will discover all the hidden comforts offered, and may even become inspired by the décor and pampering […]