After our two-day stay in Walvis Bay, we drove a short distance to Swakopmund, which would serve as our home base for the next leg of our Namibian adventure. Swakopmund instantly felt like the kind of place we could easily envision calling home. It boasted all the allure and charm […]
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After an incredible 2-night stay in Sesriem and the Sossusvlei area, we hit the road for Walvis Bay and Swakopmund on Namibia’s coast. These cities are just 30 minutes apart, so most travellers base themselves in one (usually Swakopmund) and visit the other as a day trip or tour starting […]
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At 9 a.m. on a beautiful Tuesday morning, Mark and I started the 5-hour drive from Windhoek to Sossusvlei via Sesriem. The morning had already been quite eventful, with us having breakfast with giraffes at a most charming guesthouse while being serenaded by a happy birthday song from the staff. Our time […]
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While planning our Namibian adventure, I stumbled upon a hidden gem nestled on the outskirts of Windhoek, the country’s vibrant capital. This charming guesthouse instantly captured my imagination. Eager to secure our stay for our May trip, I fired off an email inquiry, my fingers crossed for good news. To […]
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The first time I visited Namibia, I travelled there for work, spending an exciting month aboard the Rowan Renaissance, which was stationed offshore Walvis Bay. Once I got off, I spent a day in Walvis Bay before transferring to Windhoek for my flight home. A few years later, I would […]
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