Author: Roseanna McBain

Situated in the Highveld, Gauteng has a lot to offer both locals and tourists. It’s a hub of activity at any given time, which lends to the metropolitan city vibe, although there are plenty of nature reserves and parks to escape to for tranquillity. Below is the first part of our series “Through the Eyes […]

I assume that the majority of people wouldn’t consider a food factory visit as ‘fun’, unless they were sneaking in to visit their partner for lunch. However, many obviously don’t realise that South Africa offers some first-class factory tours. Each of these is a fun way to discover how produce is made from scratch, making […]

Cape Town is known for its Mediterranean climate, beautiful coastlines, and metropolitan city atmosphere, but there is far more to discover here than just the amazing landscapes, and friendly locals. Here, you can experience incredible cuisines from around the world: top notch sushi, authentic Indian restaurants, and even family-friendly pubs. The well-known eateries might be […]

Spring is right around the corner, and with it come all the beautiful blooms that awaken after the cold weather. In fact, spring is the perfect time to practice your flower and nature photography. If you think all that’s involved with shooting flowers is pointing the camera and snapping a pic, then you’re on the […]

For those of us in South Africa, it should be common knowledge that rhinos are in grave danger of extinction, hence “The War on Rhino Poaching” phrase. Numerous organisations, governments, and even individuals are stepping up to raise awareness for the plight of these majestic mammals. This is spurring greater efforts to prevent poaching. Conservation […]

In 1956, a peaceful protest march was organised by the Federation of South African Women and supported by 20,000 women who were against a proposed legislation – one that would force non-white Africans to carry an identity document at all times. The group stood for 30 minutes in silence before taking up the chant – Wathint’ […]

August has rolled around, and it’s been another exciting year thus far for the TravelGround Team. We’ve got plenty of great new additions – from our epic re-branding, to our growing list of fantastic accommodations (we’ve even added a luxury super yacht) right through to our recently finalised accommodation awards for 2011. In fact, early […]

Mother Nature seems to swing between Michelangelo and Pablo Picasso with her creations, take for example the Duck-billed Platypus compared to a Penguin, or a rose compared to a flesh eating plant like the Venus fly trap. Man in his wisdom has also created many things of beauty, but along the way seems to have […]