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Category: Winelands
10 Victorian Houses in the Western Cape
In South Africa, many Victorian style houses were erected from 1850 to 1910 during the days of the British Empire. Most of these houses have been restored beautifully with original pieces to relive the charm and ambience of a bygone era. They are prominent in any town because of their distinct architecture and lavish trimmings. […]
14 Romantic Picnic Spots in the Western Cape
Love is in the air, everywhere I look around … Yes, it’s the month of love and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. But the pressure is mounting: Will she like roses or Ferrero Rocher? What should I buy my new boyfriend? Will he take me to a fancy French restaurant? Luckily TravelGround is […]
5 Water-Saving Travel Tips!
It should come as absolutely no surprise that South Africa is lacking some water (gigantic understatement). Our dam levels are well below 40% across the board, and dropping fast. Water restrictions have been put in place in all the major metropolitan areas and everyone everywhere is whispering about the neighbour hosing down his Audi every […]
10 ways to keep the kids happy on a roadtrip
Everyone looks forward to the December school holidays. Kids can’t wait to be done with school and parents swop the desk for the beach or a game park. However, there is one thing parents don’t miss about the holiday ─ the tedious trek with the worst back-seat drivers in the world ─ small humans strapped […]
5 Reasons to go to Wine on the River
Have you heard? It’s almost time for the annual Wine on the River event in the Robertson Wine Valley! It’s got everything you could possibly want from a wine festival ─ more than 250 wines to taste, gourmet cuisine, family fun, wine paraphernalia, river cruises and most importantly, a touch of class. After experiencing all of it ourselves last year, […]
Waterford’s Perfect Mix: wine, chocolate & live music
Friday is arguably everyone’s favourite day of the week. However, planning an exciting weekend can sometimes prove a bit tricky, especially when you have so much to do and so little time. To help you out, TravelGround has found a great solution to kickstart your weekend in the best possible way: Music Fridays at Waterford […]
Weekend Festivities at Vrede en Lust Estate
At the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains you will find the magnificent 320 year-old estate, Vrede en Lust. The name “Vrede en Lust” is derived from the Dutch meaning “Peace and Eagerness”. The Buys family bought the estate in 1996 and it has been nothing short of a great success as one of South Africa’s […]
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