Category: Unusual

On the 18th of July South Africans celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day, or 67 Minutes for Mandela as it is also known. Most of us have heard about Mandela Day after its inception in 2009 and many individuals and organisations try to spend at least 67 minutes making the world a better place on 18 […]

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 […]

Have you ever wondered which city in South Africa was the first to have street lights? Or which pub is the oldest in our country? Well, stop wondering! Here is a little selection of some of the firsts in SA.   Feature image: nicka81 (Flickr)

Most girls have, at some point in their lives, wanted to be a Disney princess. So TravelGround thought it a rather fine idea to source some princess-perfect places for holidays that would encapsulate the style of a Disney© fairy tale for the everyday princess making waves in our world today. That’s right, we’re talking about […]

With golden rays painting the scenery and bathing forests, deserts, wildlife, and those early morning farmers in light, South Africa is a land of multi-coloured beauty, from the oceans to escarpments, and cities to the veld. So as you can imagine, it really wasn’t hard to round up 100 reasons to love South Africa! Sunny summers and […]

We think South Africa is pretty darn cool. I mean, did you know that we have our very own tea, record breaking wildlife, and have appeared in the Guinness Book of Records? Check out these interesting facts that will make you mad about Mzansi:   Did you know? 1. The world’s largest diamond, the Cullinan […]

There’s no better way to savour the old world charm of the Karoo than by departing on an overnight train trip along the Forgotten Route. The Train to Karoo will transport you back in time along a dusty route into the world of early explorers, while still managing to blur the line between the fascinating […]

South Africa is known for its iconic tourist attractions. Table Mountain. Robben Island. Sun City. But Mzansi has some of the weirdest and wackiest attractions you may never have heard of. These unusual attractions will have you itching to explore:   EASTERN CAPE 1. Eco Shrine, Hogsback Nestled in the Amatola Mountains, the Eco Shrine […]