Category: Unusual

If you haven’t heard about the popular game Angry Birds, then you’re missing out on hours of mindlessly entertaining fun. The free Facebook game, Angry Birds Friends, was voted the most popular game of 2012 thus far. The aim of the game is to shoot different types of birds at the “pigs”, who have stolen […]

Would you ever be tempted to enjoy a nice side of bullfrog with your veggies like the Namibians do?  How about a tender giant worm from Botswana? Not your thing? Not a problem, have a swig out of the calabash to wash away the foreign tastes with some fresh, warm blood like the Masai warriors […]

In my mind, there’s nothing quite as sweet or well-remembered as the day you receive or give a marriage proposal. The surprise, happiness and general “Yes, yes!” response is the norm to a slightly nervous smile, bent knee, and the ring. There are those out there who have an entirely different idea of what a […]

With the upcoming anniversary of the tragic Titanic sinking this weekend, 14 April, we’ve compiled a list of alternative theories and conspiracy theories, which go against the mainstream media’s account of what really happened. Do any of these theories hold so much as a grain of truth, or are they all pure fiction? Read on […]

South Africa is full of beauty. The diverse and stunning scenic landscapes, the wonderful weather, the friendly locals and the vibrant cities. There are also many well known locations which draw tourists such as the awe-inspiring Cango Caves, the Valley of Desolation and of course the lush Garden Route. But South Africa also has its […]

This is a round up of some of our favourite Travel Blogs here in the TravelGround Office. These aren’t necessarily Travel Blogs that promote South Africa, but all of them are by South African’s and written from a South African reference point. Read on to become addicted… Britain and Beyond:  Anneliese offers some fantastic anecdotes […]