“Like I’m in California”: American Man’s Review of Mossel Bay Has Mzansi Beaming With Pride
- An American tourist shared a video praising Mossel Bay's beauty, comparing the Garden Route coastal town to Southern California
- The young man highlighted how peaceful and tranquil the area is, noting the sunny weather and surfing opportunities
- His glowing review sparked pride among some South Africans in the comments, while some were confused about his choice of words regarding the area's weather
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An American tourist has left South Africans feeling proud after sharing his incredible experience visiting Mossel Bay and giving the country a glowing review.
The young man posted a video on the @pvhmosselbay Facebook page at the end of July, showing himself walking around the beautiful coastal town on the Garden Route.
The post was shared with the caption:
"Have you visited Mossel Bay?🌍🇿🇦" and included detailed information about why Mossel Bay is one of South Africa's hidden coastal gems that deserves more international recognition.
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In the video, the American tourist records himself exploring the area and shares his honest thoughts about what he's experiencing. He says,
"So I honestly feel like I'm in California right now, but no, this is South Africa, so we're here in Mossel Bay, which is this little beach town on the Garden Route, maybe like a 4-hour drive from Cape Town, and it's just beautiful ocean right here."
He goes on to praise the surfing opportunities, RV camps, and tent camps where people stay for months during winter, noting how the sunny weather makes it feel perfect even during the colder season. The tourist explains that while South Africa is internationally known for safaris, there's so much more to discover, including beautiful beaches, coastlines, mountains, and different terrains.
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SA reacts to positive American review
South Africans responded with a mix of pride and humour to the American's positive review:
@Gareth Swemmer joked:
"You're lucky no one snatched your phone while making this video🤭😅"
@Wendy Smith Adendorff Byland playfully said:
"Don't tell anyone, it's a secret."
@Andrea Bevilacqua encouraged more exploration:
"You should take a trip along the Garden Route, George, Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna and so forth...each little place has its tranquillity and beauty, must see!"
@Dominique Gilbert Viller agreed:
"I agree with you, Mossel Bay is an awesome place to visit. Next time, go to Gauteng or Free State, or KwaZulu-Natal. You will be shocked by high crimes and violence."
@Maryka Weyers commented:
"Country within a country 🤦♀️ aibo!"
@David Dee showed love:
"Love Mazzel Bay!😊 That's the best name for this most beautiful area! ❤️"
Mossel Bay's rich history and attractions
According to Wikipedia, Mossel Bay is a harbour town of about 170,000 people located 400 kilometres east of Cape Town. The town has incredible historical significance as the place where Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias first landed in 1488, making it where the first Europeans set foot in South Africa.
The area is famous for its mild climate, boasting over 320 days of sunshine per year. Mossel Bay holds a special place in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the second mildest all-year-round climate in the world, second only to a small town in Hawaii. The town also features the only north-facing beach in Southern Africa, called Santos Beach.
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Other stories of international visitors
- Briefly News recently reported on an American tourist who raved about a R13,000 Cape Town apartment, but his comments about the value sparked frustration among locals for a surprising reason.
- A man suggested turning Robben Island into a party destination like Ibiza, but South Africans' unexpected agreement to this controversial idea left many shocked.
- A British traveller tried to buy a naartjie in Cape Town, but his hilarious mispronunciation of the South African fruit had locals in stitches.
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