Category: Western Cape

Only a few days ago we had some serious snowfall across South Africa, yet people are already venturing out in short sleeves. It’s evidence that, while temperatures may occasionally plummet to freezing point and rain may drown out all hopes of outdoor activities on some days, South Africa is blessed with a mild climate and the […]

South Africans have been prancing excitedly about, building snowmen, making snow angels, and sharing their excitement with us as snow begins to fall around the country. If you were unlucky enough not to be a part of the fun, pull on your mittens, grab a steaming cup of coffee, and check out these chilly images […]

The Bo-Kaap is a quirky suburb of Cape Town, also known as the Cape Malay Quarter. It is quintessentially a township located on the slopes of Signal Hill; rich in both culture and colour, with brightly painted homes and cobble stoned streets.  Walking along the sidewalks, you cannot help but become transfixed by the accepting […]

Viva la France, viva la Franschhoek! If there’s only one 21st you get to this year, make it the 21st celebration of the Franschhoek Bastille Festival on 12 and 13 July 2014. A highlight of the 2014 Franschhoek Bastille Festival will be a troupe of 10 Seychelles dancers and musicians who will take part in […]

No matter how old we get, for most of us, our childhood dreams of staying somewhere that’s fit for a princess never really fades thanks to Disney. And though we may live modestly in real life, enjoying a decadent stay every so often is definitely in order! To honour the just passed International Fairy Day, […]

When winter arrives, the only thing we dream of after waking is the idea of crawling back into bed the moment we step out of it. Luckily, TravelGround has plenty of accommodation with facilities that will ensure you have the best winter holiday yet, filled with lazy lie ins, huddling around the fireplace, and bonding […]

If there is a recipe for creating a lifelong bond between people, it is to ship them off to Swellendam and ply them with copious amounts of decadent food and wine. Although the recent #swellenblog tourism campaign had plenty of adventure and a dash of good natured tomfoolery thrown into the mix, we quickly discovered […]

It is almost time for the annual Knysna Oyster Festival and its medley of marinated, pickled, and spiced molluscs! This year it will take place from 1 – 10 July 2016, and will continue its legacy of being one of the top sporting and lifestyle festivals in South Africa. Tourists and residents who visit the […]