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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2026 · 11 MIN

Fog, Flamingos, and the Working Coast

from Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga · host Helena Shipanga

On day two in Swakopmund, Helena walks the town's colonial streets, visits the Swakopmund Museum and Genocide Museum, and takes in the coastal fog. She also explores the Walvis Bay lagoon's birdlife and considers the town's daily rhythms and costs, from bakeries to guesthouses. ☕ 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 9 of Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga. Helena Shipanga is in Swakopmund, Namibia. Places in this episode: Swakopmund Museum, Swakopmund Genocide Museum, Vineta, Walvis Bay Lagoon, Dune 7, Swakopmund Brauhaus, Slowtown Coffee Roasters, The Tug Restaurant. Covered: Swakopmund colonial heritage and architecture, Swakopmund Genocide Museum and memory, Walvis Bay lagoon birdlife, Cost of living and travel expenses on the coast, Living with coastal fog and desert edge, Planning future road trips to Etosha and Sossusvlei. Chapters:00:00 Slowtown Coffee Roasters00:48 The Tug Restaurant02:32 Swakopmund Genocide Museum04:26 Dune 706:13 Walvis Bay Lagoon07:55 Quiet room10:16 Room tone A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Swakopmund #NamibiaTravel #CoastalFog #WalvisBay #Flamingos #GermanColonialHistory #GenocideMuseum #TravelAfrica #MuseumVisit #DesertCoast #SlowTravel #WinterInNamibia #Dune7 #HistoricalMemory #TravelPodcast #SlowEveryday https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/namibia/

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