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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

Cold Coast, Gentle Town, Third Day

from Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga · host Helena Shipanga

On day three in Swakopmund, Helena settles into a slower rhythm. She wanders the jetty in the fog, explores the weekend market at the Mole, visits the Swakopmund Museum and the old train station, and reflects on the cost of living, the weight of history, and the quiet drama of the town's skyline. She also starts mapping the road north to Sossusvlei and Etosha. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Namibia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Namibia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga. Helena Shipanga is in Swakopmund, Namibia. Places in this episode: Swakopmund Mole, Swakopmund Museum, Swakopmund Brauhaus, Bank Windhoek Swakopmund, Martin Luther Steam Locomotive, Sound Garden. Covered: Swakopmund colonial heritage, Coastal fog and climate, Museum visits, Cost of living on the coast, Local amenities, Road trip planning to Sossusvlei and Etosha. Chapters:00:00 Swakopmund Museum02:07 Swakopmund Mole04:08 Martin Luther Steam Locomotive05:32 Night city06:30 Quiet room07:26 Cliff top08:24 Sound Garden A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Swakopmund #NamibiaTravel #CoastalFog #GermanColonial #SwakopmundMuseum #MoleJetty #NamibDesert #EtoshaPlanning #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #WinterInNamibia #AtlanticCoast #HistoricTown #LocalLife #CostOfLiving #AfricanTravel #WalkableCity #CulturalHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/namibia/

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