Category: Travel

With the change of season and colder weather afoot, now is the best time to treat yourself to some TLC, in the form of a facial, manicure, massage, or even an entire spa day with the girls! Rouge Day Spa, Kenilworth From your first moment on-site, as you walk past the pool surrounded by ferns, […]

The Highlands in Scotland have to be, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful places on earth. Characterised by happily grazing sheep, cascading waterfalls, and avid hikers, the Highlands are always alive with a magical cheer. There are so many things to do, from exploring the areas behind Celtic myth and legend, to visiting […]

If you’re planning a trip to South Africa, make sure you add these small towns to your bucket list as they offer a unique charm, away from the busy freeways and the honking of car horns… WESTERN CAPE Knysna Knysna lies along the Garden Route and offers spectacular lagoon and ocean views. Enjoy snorkelling to […]

There is no better way to spend an evening than with a glass of warming wine as the rain pours down outside. Here are the best pubs in Cape Town to enjoy a tasty meal along with a winter warmer of your choosing. 1. Dizzy’s Pub and Cigar Bar, Camps Bay Dizzy’s is the spot […]

In celebration of Family Day, we asked some of the TravelGround and LekkeSlaap team to share memories of their favourite childhood hangouts. It may just inspire a special family outing or two… Annelene, Establishment Support We went to a farm in the Namaqualand every year. My grandfather taught us random facts about nature as there […]

Gauteng is known for its winter safari options, and Cape Town offers wonderful wine farms, which means KwaZulu-Natal is often neglected in the cooler months … but with 320 days of sunshine a year on average, KZN is actually a fantastic destination all year round! If you’re heading there this autumn, and wondering what on […]

The air is thick and warm, like honey, stirring the cicada’s shrill summer song that rises with the flickering waves of heat through the parched yellow grass. The distinct smell of wood that is only seconds away from catching alight lurks on the furnace breeze. It’s mid-summer in the Cape Winelands and the temperature is […]

There’s not a lot you can teach me about life in the platteland. I grew up in a little town called Klawer in the Namakwaland, our house was in a cul de sac, called Tuin Street. This was long before the Wimpy popped up next to the highway that skirted our town and before the […]