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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 9 MIN

Winter Light, Swakopmund's Quiet Corners

from Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga · host Helena Shipanga

Helena spends a foggy winter day in Swakopmund, visiting the Kristall Galerie and the Swakopmund Museum, stopping by the town's German bakeries, and reflecting on the upcoming Namib Race. She shares practical notes on costs, the visa process, and the rhythm of a coastal town in August. ☕ 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 13 of Namibia Travel Podcast with Helena Shipanga. Helena Shipanga is in Swakopmund, Namibia. Places in this episode: Kristall Galerie, Slowtown Coffee Roasters, Swakopmund Museum, Swakopmund Genocide Museum, Cafe Anton, The Tug Restaurant, Sossusvlei (mentioned), Etosha (mentioned). Covered: Swakopmund day-in-the-life, Museums and heritage, Cost of living and travel costs, Fog and coastal season, Road trip planning, Visa and bureaucracy. Chapters:00:00 Kristall Galerie01:08 Slowtown Coffee Roasters02:50 Swakopmund04:34 Cafe Anton06:18 Street07:05 Restaurant interior08:04 The Tug Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Swakopmund #Namibia #NamibiaTravel #TravelAfrica #SwakopmundMuseum #KristallGalerie #GenocideMemorial #CafeAnton #NamibRace #WinterInNamibia #FoggyCoast #SlowTravel #CostOfTravel #VisaOnArrival #NamibianDollar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/namibia/

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