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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 11 MIN

The Showgrounds, the Red Run, and a City Finding Its Rhythm

from Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga · host Helena Shipanga

On day four in Windhoek, Helena navigates a city waking up to a busy week — the Mining Expo at the Showgrounds, the aftermath of the Bank Windhoek Red Run, and the quiet optimism of a capital finding its rhythm. She checks on the housing front, maps her first road trip, and settles into the long game of making Namibia home. ☕ 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 4 of Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga. Helena Shipanga is in Windhoek, Namibia. Places in this episode: Windhoek Showgrounds, Independence Avenue, Klein Windhoek, Shema Coffee, Namibia Craft Centre, Oshetu Market, Khomasdal, Kleine Kuppe. Covered: windhoek city life, housing search, road trip planning, local events, market food. Chapters:00:00 City avenue01:16 Independence Avenue02:46 Khomasdal04:20 Namibia Craft Centre05:09 City street06:58 Oshetu Market08:55 Avis Dam A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Windhoek #Namibia #NamibiaTravel #WindhoekCity #Kapana #Katutura #OshetuMarket #Sossusvlei #Etosha #SkeletonCoast #Damaraland #OverlandingAfrica #SlowTravel #DigitalNomad #AfricaTravel #WindhoekEats #NamibiaLife #RoadTripPlanning https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/namibia/

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