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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 9 MIN

Sand, Sea, and a Swakopmund Winter

from Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga · host Helena Shipanga

Helena spends her fourth day in Swakopmund exploring the town's German colonial heritage, from the Martin Luther locomotive to the Jetty 1905 restaurant, and reflects on the cost of living, the upcoming Namib Race, and the quiet rhythm of the cold Atlantic winter. ☕ 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 11 of Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga. Helena Shipanga is in Swakopmund, Namibia. Places in this episode: Martin Luther Steam Locomotive, Swakopmund Museum, Swakopmund Brauhaus, Dune 7, Walvis Bay, Jetty 1905 Restaurant, Hansa Hotel, Altes Gefängnis. Covered: German colonial heritage, Seafood and local cuisine, Coastal economy and port, Adventure sports events, Cost of living, Local history and museums. Chapters:00:00 Cafe01:27 Martin Luther Steam Locomotive03:13 Swakopmund04:57 Dune 707:16 Altes Gefängnis08:01 Hansa Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Swakopmund #NamibiaTravel #CoastalNamibia #GermanColonialHistory #NamibDesert #AtlanticCoast #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #WinterInNamibia #Jetty1905 #Dune7 #WalvisBay #NamibRace #CostOfLiving #TravelGuide #AfricaTravel #SwakopmundHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/namibia/

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