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Why every patriotic South African should celebrate St Patrick’s Day

Why every patriotic South African should celebrate St Patrick’s Day

If you have the luck of the Irish, you could win free tickets to St Patrick’s Day at Wild Clover Farm!  “There are only two kinds of people in the world, the Irish and those who wish they were.” While we are very proudly South African and have no desire to actually be Irish, we’ve […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

10 March 2014

Funny signs spotted in South Africa

Funny signs spotted in South Africa

It’s easy to get lost in translation when you live in a country with 11 official languages. That’s what makes funny sign spotting in South Africa a close second to wildlife spotting. We recently stumbled across the Africa, this is why I live here Facebook page where you’ll find collections of hilarious photos submitted from […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

7 March 2014

The World’s Biggest Races in South Africa

The World’s Biggest Races in South Africa

As the wheel spins closer to this weekend’s mammoth Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, we look at some of the world’s biggest races that are hosted right here in South Africa. Perfect for anyone who loves extreme travel and tourism! The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour: World’s Largest Individually Timed Cycle […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

5 March 2014

10 Things Cricket Taught Me about Travel

10 Things Cricket Taught Me about Travel

Sport teaches us many life lessons. Being a team player, rising above challenges, learning how to win and lose with dignity. After spending a day watching the Proteas battle it out against the Aussies at Newlands, I realise there’s a lot that cricket can teach us about travel. 1. Anything can happen. How many times […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

3 March 2014

Learning to Surf at Muizenberg

Learning to Surf at Muizenberg

It was a sunny, windless, bikini-cladding day when I confirmed my first surf lesson at Muizenberg, Cape Town. Lifestyle Surf Shop’s Facebook page even bragged about “golden hours all day”. But when I woke the next morning to the wind punching trees at 40km/hour, I knew Murphy was sniggering behind the scenes. Driving out to […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

28 February 2014

20 Most Beautiful Holiday Pools

20 Most Beautiful Holiday Pools

Can you feel that blazing heat? It’s autumn riding hot on your heels! Enjoy the last summer scorchers around one of these beautiful accommodation pools in South Africa. Rosendal Winery and Wellness Retreat, Robertson JBay Zebra Lodge, Jeffrey’s Bay Angala Boutique Hotel and Guest House, Franschhoek Aquavit Guest House, Plettenberg Bay Boabab Ridge – Greater […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

21 February 2014

A Sense of Peace in Zululand

A Sense of Peace in Zululand

Amongst the lush rolling hills where children kick soccer balls over dusty copper-red soil while tending cattle, and poverty is a constant threat, Ishay Govender-Ypma stumbles, unexpectedly, upon a personal sense of peace in Zululand. Sanibona, Siyabonga It’s been thirty minutes since we’ve seen a rondavel or a shed, and on this narrow dirt road […]

Ishay Govender

Ishay Govender

3 February 2014

Fall in Love at One&Only Cape Town this February

Fall in Love at One&Only Cape Town this February

With a string of international accolades to its name – including the Travel+Leisure 2013 Best Hotel Spa in Africa & Middle East – we are proud to welcome One&Only Cape Town to the TravelGround family. We are so in love with this 5-star urban chic resort and couldn’t think of a better time to associate […]

Desiree Haakonsen

Desiree Haakonsen

31 January 2014

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