A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Over the years, I have accumulated an extensive collection of entry stamps from South African destinations in my passport. Exploring this varied and striking country is an extraordinary aspect of my role as a travel writer with a focus on Africa. Drawing on considerable practical experience, I am pleased to impart my knowledge with you here.
Bloemfontein’s location in the center of the country makes it a convenient stop for those traveling through South Africa by car and a great base for exploring the wider Free State area. Known colloquially as Bloem and more romantically as the City of Roses, J.R.R. Tolkien’s birthplace is also a worthwhile destination in its own right. It is a center for Afrikaans culture with many attractions relating to Boer and colonial history, offering a diverse array of dining and entertainment options typical of a capital city. Moreover, despite its status as the capital of the Free State and the judicial capital of South Africa, Bloemfontein has the relaxed atmosphere of a provincial town.