The wanderlust-inducing #Stellenblog campaign commanded the social media spotlight for several days leading up to INDABA 2014, with some of the most influential international and local travel and lifestyle bloggers uncovering and digitally sharing the best of what the Stellenbosch wine tourism region has to offer. #Stellenblog was brilliantly conceptualized and coordinated by Destinate in association […]

South Africa is one of the best countries to enjoy game viewing, with the Big Five and plenty of other plains game to be found in the enchanting bushveld. We could write a thousand words on why a South African safari is such a worthwhile experience, but why use words when pictures will do? These […]

So you’ve scratched your last coins together for the perfect wedding, but you still haven’t planned the honeymoon. Stop. Take a deep breath and relax. There are many ways to plan your romantic escapade without blowing through your lifetime savings. After all, memories are priceless. TravelGround has some exceptional ideas for honeymoons on a budget. […]

“It’s working!” My friend had caught the habitual shift in my eyes. “You’re starting to relax. But you’re so used to being busy that you’re feeling guilty about not doing anything.” I don’t remember her exact words, but I felt the nail punch into my skull. She was right. Between work, marriage, motherhood, friends, social […]

Safaris are intimate experiences that bring you back to nature and allow you to connect with the untamed, primal wildlife that roam the plains, savanna’s, and wetlands. If you’re hoping to safari, then here are some tips on how to safari in South Africa, on a budget! 1. Day Safari If the price tag of […]

Most will have heard all about the Big 5, some will likely know about the Small 5, but not many will be aware that South Africa is also home to the Slow Five, a term coined by the residents of Langebaan. If you’re keen to meet the smaller and less agile counterparts of the Big […]

If there’s one critical piece of advice I can give you for a game drive, it is this: it’s better to be the know-it-all than be subject to one! Arm yourself with these awesome facts about South Africa’s record breaking animals and other fascinating wildlife.   Fastest land animal: In a short burst, the cheetah […]

With the change of season and colder weather afoot, now is the best time to treat yourself to some TLC, in the form of a facial, manicure, massage, or even an entire spa day with the girls! Rouge Day Spa, Kenilworth From your first moment on-site, as you walk past the pool surrounded by ferns, […]