Category: Holiday

Many lament the fact that travel is so expensive nowadays and all those wonderful places that you pin, blog about, and have pictures of, appear to be slipping away into the distance – seemingly forever out of reach. Until now that is. The following tips and tricks will help you plan a holiday with some […]

Somerset West is a beautiful and surprisingly affluent town situated around 45km from Cape Town in the Helderberg region of the Western Cape. I must admit that while I have driven through this town countless times on my trips out of town, I had seldom thought more of it than a simple “30 minutes to […]

The more I travel around South Africa, the more I realise just how many beautiful destinations there are yet to discover. Choosing the next new holiday spot can be a little daunting so, instead of pulling names out of a hat, we’ve asked some of South Africa’s travel bloggers to share their favourite adventure, chill, […]

The Soweto township in Johannesburg, Gauteng, is one of the most popular and well-known tourist attractions in South Africa. This township may not look like much from the outside, but what it lacks in infrastructure and money, it more than makes up for in charm and a strong sense of community. This township was formed […]

South Africans have been prancing excitedly about, building snowmen, making snow angels, and sharing their excitement with us as snow begins to fall around the country. If you were unlucky enough not to be a part of the fun, pull on your mittens, grab a steaming cup of coffee, and check out these chilly images […]

Getting away isn’t the same when you can’t travel with your pets. It is for exactly this reason that TravelGround offers a range of pet-friendly accommodations across Gauteng, where you can get away, furry friend and all: Stone Hill, Magaliesburg Stone Hill is nestled within a 75 hectare private bushveld farm high above Magaliesburg. There […]

For those after a cosy stay this winter, look no further than the following places, which were used by the cast and crew of the movie “Pad na jou Hart”. Pad na jou Hart is a romantic road trip adventure across South Africa. The story follows the curious road trip of young business man, Basson van Rensburg (Ivan […]

Camping doesn’t have to be a nightmare. There are plenty of ups to camping, such as open campfires, roasted marshmallows, and star gazing in your own piece of secluded paradise. But if you’re not up for the hassle of setting up your own tent and hauling everything but the kitchen sink on holiday with you, then ready-made […]