In 1956, a peaceful protest march was organised by the Federation of South African Women and supported by 20,000 women who were against a proposed legislation – one that would force non-white Africans to carry an identity document at all times. The group stood for 30 minutes in silence before taking up the chant – Wathint’ […]

August has rolled around, and it’s been another exciting year thus far for the TravelGround Team. We’ve got plenty of great new additions – from our epic re-branding, to our growing list of fantastic accommodations (we’ve even added a luxury super yacht) right through to our recently finalised accommodation awards for 2011. In fact, early […]

Mother Nature seems to swing between Michelangelo and Pablo Picasso with her creations, take for example the Duck-billed Platypus compared to a Penguin, or a rose compared to a flesh eating plant like the Venus fly trap. Man in his wisdom has also created many things of beauty, but along the way seems to have […]

With the wet weather descending all around us, we’re dreaming of summer sunshine and outdoor activities. Despite this, there are some areas in South Africa which have beautiful winter days, and offer couples the chance to get away from the rains, and just enjoy the chilly air. In that vein, we’ve rounded up five of […]

Nothing beats the winter blues like immersing yourself for an hour (or more) in a therapeutic spa experience.  The wet and cold weather is held at bay by the warm décor, burning incense, and heaters that help to set clients at ease from the get-go. If you think you can’t afford a spa day, think […]

The nippy weather is back in full force this week and many are staying at home by the fireplace/heater. As cold as you may feel, you can be glad that you aren’t stuck in Vostok, Antarctica. Read on for some interesting facts about cold and winter to keep your mind from freezing over. 1. The […]

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 […]

The timeless landscape of the West Coast is one of the most popular draws for tourists, especially over the spring period when the flowers start to bloom – usually between August and September. There are over 4,000 flower species, of which 1,000 are indigenous to this region only. Some of the blooms you’re likely to […]