EPISODE · Aug 15, 2026 · 9 MIN
The Namib Race and the Quiet Coast
from Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga · host Helena Shipanga
On her eighth day in Swakopmund, Helena observes the final stages of the Namib Race, reflects on the town's history and inequalities, and enjoys a quiet day of coffee, museums, and seafood, all while planning her journey to 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 15 of Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga. Helena Shipanga is in Swakopmund, Namibia. Places in this episode: Swakopmund beachfront, Slowtown Coffee Roasters, Swakopmund Genocide Museum, The Mole, The Tug, Mondesa, Vineta, Democratic Resettlement Community. Covered: Swakopmund day-in-the-life, Namib Race local event, Swakopmund inequality and housing, Mondesa township culture, Swakopmund Genocide Museum, Road trip planning to Etosha. Chapters:00:00 Beach01:33 Slowtown Coffee Roasters03:03 Swakopmund Genocide Museum04:47 The Tug07:24 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NamibiaTravel #Swakopmund #NamibRace #NamibiaHistory #CoastalAfrica #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #AfricanCoast #NamibiaDiaries #ExploreNamibia #FoggyCoast #SwakopmundMuseum #GenocideMemorial #MondesaTownship #HousingCrisis #NamibDesert #AtlanticCoast #TravelWithSoul https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/namibia/
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