Mossel Bay: Where the Garden Route Begins
Often passed through, Mossel Bay marks the start of the Garden Route and hides Blue Flag beaches, seafaring history, whales, ...
08 Apr 2025
Off the beaten path · since 2022
Honest, first-hand stories from two restless explorers — the hidden corners, the odd detours, and the places worth the long way round.
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Often passed through, Mossel Bay marks the start of the Garden Route and hides Blue Flag beaches, seafaring history, whales, ...
08 Apr 2025
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