Category: Tips and Tricks

We’re not delusional ─ comparing a local road trip to a jam-packed Euro trip, exotic island getaway or boat cruise on the Mediterranean is quite unrealistic, but definitely not because one is less fun than the other! We’re here to prove to you that a proper South African getaway has its own merits and can […]

At first, he was just a nuisance to sailors, but he would soon become one of the most famous dogs in the world ─ this Great Dane hopped on trains, guided his drunken sailor friends back to their base and even got married! Although he never went to sea, Just Nuisance was enlisted into the […]

Okay, so I might be jumping the gun a bit on this one. ‘Feliz Navidad’ is still irritating one and all in a mall near you, and some of us are sitting at work, stressing about the Christmas gifts we haven’t bought yet and secretly searching for holiday accommodation. But just put a hold on […]

Everyone looks forward to the December school holidays. Kids can’t wait to be done with school and parents swop the desk for the beach or a game park. However, there is one thing parents don’t miss about the holiday ─ the tedious trek with the worst back-seat drivers in the world ─ small humans strapped […]

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 […]

Go on an adrenaline-filled adventure! Try something new and see the world from far above the treetops on one of the glorious ziplines our country has to offer. We have great venues where you can zipline in different parts of South Africa. One of these is at Piekenierskloof Mountain Lodge where TravelGround.com was invited to […]

Too broke for a Euro trip? Only a few days leave left for the year? If this is your reality and you’re dreaming of a little taste of Europe without spending those hard-earned savings you’ve slaved away for, we’ve got just the thing. This is your guide to experiencing Italy, France and Switzerland all within […]

The West Coast has always held a fascination for most travellers with its icy water, intense blue skies and enough mussels, lobsters and prawns to keep any seafood-lover satisfied. When imagining the West Coast, one almost immediately envisions a summery, coastal holiday, but the area has more on offer than just sunny days and cool […]