Category: Accommodation

A Street View of Joburg
Experience Johannesburg from a different point of view by taking an inner city walking tour with Past Experiences to get a new and unique glimpse into the heart and soul of this weird and wonderful city. With Past Experiences you can choose to take a public art tour or find out where Johannesburg got its […]
26 October 2016

Your Guide to Cape Town’s Noon Gun
If you’re hiking along one of Table Mountain’s routes around noon, don’t be surprised if your ears are confronted with a loud bang. Fear not, as you have just been introduced to Cape Town’s oldest tradition: Every day at 12:00, a cannon is fired on the slopes of Signal Hill, just as it has been […]
5 October 2016

Still Bay: glorious gin and seaside splendour
Still Bay has been a favourite holiday destination for decades, thanks to its fantastic location, mild climate, and pristine beaches. Also known as the Bay of Sleeping Beauty, Still Bay is surrounded by three nature reserves and the Blombos cave that harbours evidence of a human settlement dating back to the Middle Stone Age – […]
29 September 2016

Celebrate spring with a Bushveld Braai
South Africa is a country steeped in tradition and heritage, not least of which is the traditional braai. And where better to celebrate our heritage than in the bushveld? Nothing beats a lamb chop and boerie sizzling on an open fire and, of course, braaibroodjies and pap and sous on the side. TravelGround offers a […]
20 September 2016

Family-friendly hikes
It seems like only yesterday you sent the kids back to school. Now the end of term is on the horison and you’re already trying to think of ways to keep the youngsters busy. Luckily, warmer weather has graced South Africa with its return and as the sun rises earlier with each passing day, there […]
15 September 2016

Relax in Rhodes: 5 Awesome Accommodations
Rhodes rubs shoulders with the southern edge of Lesotho. For residents of the interior this little town is often just a blur in the windscreen on the way to the coast, but when the icy winds sweep in from the Drakensberg, Rhodes is transformed into a winter wonderland. That being said, snow isn’t the only reason […]
1 September 2016

5 Veld getaways in Limpopo
Wake up to birdsong and enjoy your first cup of coffee as you watch wildlife wander past your doorstep. If this sounds up your alley, then the following 5 veld getaways in Limpopo are what you’ve been dreaming of! 1. Bateleur Nature Reserve Deep gorges and clear rock pools make Bateleur Nature Reserve an all-round winner for families […]
11 August 2016

10 Heavenly Hot Chocolate Spots in Johannesburg
Winter is in full swing and you can’t always stay in bed with a great movie or go away on an exotic holiday. But sometimes you just need a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, even if it is just to fill your tummy with something warm and sweet. To help […]
14 July 2016








