South African Travel Digest

View of Mossel Bay from Klein Brakrivier, a nearby coastal town . Life-size replica of Bartolomeu Diaz's caravel in the  Maritime museum. Mossel Bay, a historic coastal town in the Western Cape, is definitely a favourite of mine and also of many South Africans. Not only is it rich in culture, but its more than 60 kilometres of white beaches along the Indian Ocean and its mild climate makes it a sought-after destiny during both summer and winter times.   For the tourist, there are many things to do apart from spending some time at the beach. Known as the historical capital of the Garden route, the town boasts many historical buildings. Its harbour is visited by many pleasure boats and other   international seafarers. It is also an important export harbour for wool, ochre and ostrich feathers. Here is my list of favourite things to do whenever I am in Mossel Bay: Diaz beach is well-known for its white sand and whale spotting. View of the St Blaise Li...

The Free state with its beautiful yellow grasslands, crop fields and sandstone mountains has a special attraction of its own as well as a special place in my heart.   It is a Province in the middle of South Africa with the city Bloemfontein as its capital. What I particular love about this province is what is known as the Friendly N6 Route, which covers the area from Bloemfontein to Aliwal North.   Along this route you will encounter South African hospitality at its best.   Driving on the N6 through Reddersburg, Smithfield and Rouxville will give you a taste of South African countryside where cattle might still cross the road and the possibility exists that you might encounter a donkey car in the middle of town.   The people are friendly and love to share their tales to strangers.    There are several cosy break and breakfast accommodation   available along the route where you can be treated to traditional farm-style food.