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 […]

Sometimes a weekend break is needed for you to spend some time alone with that special someone in your life. The following accommodations offer varied scenery, intimate quarters, and will fit most budgets, while providing plenty of romance. 1. Rustenburg – Adel-Pragt Guest House Adel-Pragt Guest House is set within Rustenburg, and lies just under […]

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 […]

It seems kind of unfair that Durban should enjoy warm weather AND hot food this winter. Durban is famous for its curries, and thanks to the generous chefs at The Oyster Box hotel in Umhlanga, you can spice up your winter with this mouthwatering lamb curry recipe! But first, some quick fun facts… The Durban […]

If the gloomy weather is getting you down, then right about now you’re probably in need of a pick-me-up. So what better way to warm the cockles of your heart and banish the winter chill, than by enjoying some winter romance? Daytime Dates: Animal lovers will love a trip to theses 15 Animal Sanctuaries around […]

I once thought that Swellendam was just another sleepy little dorpie – one that only woke up once a year for the Berry Festival and barely cranked open an eyelid for the holiday season road trippers that zoomed between Cape Town and the Garden Route. I was wrong! While everyday life in a small town […]