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Author: Nanje Lourens
Nanje is from Somerset West and completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Translation at Stellenbosch University. She has a passion for language, especially Afrikaans, and is currently trying to teach herself German and Portuguese. She loves her family and friends, as well as travelling, camping, reading and singing in her car when no one is around to hear. And one day she’ll tick her biggest dream off her bucket list - travelling the European countryside in a campervan.
Escape the City of Gold: 12 Gauteng gems
Finally, some freedom! After almost five months of being cooped up in our houses, not allowed to see friends and family, the president announced that the provincial borders are now open and we’re free to explore our own country again. But before you head to the Kruger National Park, Garden Route or uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, consider […]
Remote Hideaways on the West Coast
Who doesn’t want a beach house you can escape to when you need a little bit of a breather? Especially during this time, I wish my home was far from everything and everyone with the waves crashing on the beach just a few meters from my front door ─ somewhere I can walk long distances […]
KwaZulu-Natal Coast: 7 Secluded Beach Houses
Imagine waking up to waves crashing on the beach, rolling out of bed to get your hands on that first cup of coffee, and strolling out on the deck to be greeted by a magnificent sunrise and dolphins frolicking in the surf below ─ this is what holiday dreams are made of, isn’t it? Well, […]
Quirky Container Homes
Turning old shipping containers into luxurious living spaces is all the rage at the moment, and it’s easy to understand why. There are several advantages to using them for accommodation purposes: They are quite affordable, employ more eco-friendly building methods, are quicker to build, and, since you can connect or combine them in different ways, […]
Oudtshoorn: An Oasis in the semi-desert Karoo
Everytime I thought about Oudtshoorn, I immediately connected it with the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees (KKNK), and while this festival is still a great reason to visit the Grootvoëlparadys, there are so many reasons for you to travel here any other time of the year as well. With temperatures reaching a high of 36°C during […]
Which Holiday Destination Suits Your Personality Best?
There’s nothing worse than knowing you need a holiday and having enough of those precious leave days, but absolutely no idea where to go to recharge your batteries. Not to worry folks, TravelGround did some research and came up with a great quiz to help you pinpoint your ideal holiday destination. Simply answer these easy […]
Cape Town to Gqeberha: Backpacking the Baz Bus way
Longing for a road trip but not in the mood for counting kilometres, and worrying about petrol prices and falling asleep behind the wheel? Baz Bus will have you leaving all that planning, stress and trouble behind. Forget about a rigid itinerary, booking connecting bus rides and breaking the bank! This guide will help you […]
How to Avoid Family Feuds this Festive Season
‘Can someone pass the salt? This roast is a bit bland.’ Sound familiar? The festive season isn’t always all Christmas carols and golden tinsel ─ a whole lot of family in a confined space makes for irritated family members and snarky comments that could have easily been avoided. So, TravelGround decided to round up some […]
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