Podcasts about Skeleton Coast

Drie Namibiese films, naamlik Lukas deur Dr. Philippe Talavera, Walvis Tale deur Tim Hübschle, en Skeleton Coast deur Mondjila Studios, is genomineer vir die gesogte Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards 2025 in Nigerië. Die jaarlikse toekennings, aangebied deur MultiChoice, vier uitstekende prestasies in televisie en film van regoor die kontinent. Vanjaar se prysuitdeling vind op 10 Mei plaas. Aanhangers kan tot 4 Mei vir hul keuses stem op die Africa Magic-webwerf. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het gesels met Philippe Talavera.

Drie Namibiese films, naamlik Lukas deur Dr. Philippe Talavera, Walvis Tale deur Tim Hübschle, en Skeleton Coast deur Mondjila Studios, is genomineer vir die gesogte Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards 2025 in Nigerië. Die jaarlikse toekennings, aangebied deur MultiChoice, vier uitstekende prestasies in televisie en film van regoor die kontinent. Vanjaar se prysuitdeling vind op 10 Mei plaas. Aanhangers kan tot 4 Mei vir hul keuses stem op die Africa Magic-webwerf. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het gesels met Philippe Talavera.

The names conjure romantic images: The Sahara. The Namib. The Kalahari. Africa is home to three of the largest and most diverse deserts on our planet. Safaris that include the Namib and the Kalahari in Namibia, Botswana and South Africa reveal not only unbelievable formations, landscapes and flora, but also unique animal sightings, like the desert-adapted Elephant; the Cheetah (Namibia has the largest population of them in Africa); the Oryx, a master of thermo-regulation, and very rare sightings of the elusive Aardvark and Pangolin. The Skeleton Coast in Namibia, the Okavango Delta in Botswana - it's all about the desert. Enjoy! www.tintrunksafari.com Instagram: @tintrunksafari

Send us a textDr. Laurie Marker, the founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, shares her mission to save one of the world's most endangered big cats. Dr. Marker offers insights into the delicate balance of arid grassland ecosystems and the critical role these majestic creatures play. In a world where cheetah populations are declining, learn how innovative models in Namibia are empowering communities to live in harmony with their natural surroundings and actively participate in conservation efforts.We also embark on a sensory journey through Namibia's unique culinary scene and awe-inspiring landscapes, indulging in the country's fresh seafood, including famous oysters, or experiencing the traditional Mahongo soup. We feel the rugged beauty of the Skeleton Coast where towering dunes meet the ocean, and the vibrant wildlife in Swakopmund and Etosha National Park. Immerse yourself in the haunting beauty of Kolmanskop's ghost town and the grandeur of Fish River Canyon, the continent's largest. Throughout, Dr. Marker calls for global action, urging us all to play a role in preserving these irreplaceable natural wonders._____Dr. Laurie Marker is the founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Go to cheetah.org._____Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has dropped over 100 travel episodes! New podcast episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen. _____Travel vlogs of our featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now drop on YouTube in the middle of every month! Please subscribe, like, and comment. ****************************************Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.com X (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea LaneYouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane

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The Skeleton Coast of Namibia is infamous for the countless shipwrecks scattered along its shores, a haunting reminder of the treacherous conditions mariners have faced for centuries. Thick, unpredictable fogs, strong Atlantic currents, and hidden sandbars have made navigating this coastline perilous, often leading ships to run aground. Some of the wrecks, dating as far back as the early Portuguese explorers, remain visible today, slowly being reclaimed by the sands. The coast earned its name because of these wrecks and the skeletal remains of whales, seals, elephants, and even humans found on its shores. Notable shipwrecks, like the Dunedin Star and Eduard Bohlen, offer a glimpse into the tragic history of those who sailed too close to the Skeleton Coast. The Dunedin Star ran aground in 1942, prompting a dramatic rescue operation, while the Eduard Bohlen, stranded in 1909, now rests eerily in the middle of the desert due to shifting sands. These wrecks, partially buried and weathered by time, have become iconic landmarks, drawing adventurers and history enthusiasts alike to this isolated coastline. The haunting presence of these wrecks is a stark reminder of the unpredictable power of nature in this remote and desolate region. For images, sources, and a list of the Ocean Ranger's crew, please visit https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog/2024/10/06/the-skeleton-coast/. For ad-free listening to Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and many other fantastic history podcasts, subscribe to Into History, at IntoHistory.com/shipwreckspod. You can support the podcast in multiple ways! Make a one-time donation at buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod Subscribe to Into History at IntoHistory.com/shipwreckspod Buy some Merch! Follow on Social Media @shipwreckspod Tell a friend! Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bienvenue dans ce 15ème épisode d'Aventure Epique !J'ai le plaisir d'y recevoir Anouche et Tom, qui partagent plus particulièrement avec nous aujourd'hui, leur traversée à vélo de la Namibie, du sud au nord, à travers le désert du Namib, le plus vieux désert au monde. En avril 2023, Anouche et Tom ont parcouru en vélo la route des diamants, tracée des millions d'années auparavant dans les profondeurs de la terre au Botswana. Ces précieux joyaux ont été transportés par la rivière Orange, franchissant la frontière avec l'Afrique du Sud. Puis, portés par le courant de Benguela, ils ont été guidés vers le nord du pays, jusqu'à la célèbre Skeleton Coast, où leur périple a pris fin.Ils nous racontent tous deux aujourd'hui cette aventure d'ultra-cyclisme de 2200 km à travers les paysages mystiques du "Land of the Braves" (surnom namibien), une épopée de 2 semaines et 2200km, dans un cadre certes extraordinaire mais aussi dans des conditions loin d'être évidentes.Cet épisode d'Aventure Epique été réalisé en collaboration avec Škoda.***Aventure Epique c'est le podcast qui vous fait vivre dans chaque épisode une aventure en pleine nature hors du commun.Explorateur illustre, sportif renommé ou encore simple amateur, aventurier du quotidien, Aventure Epique est une plongée en apnée le temps d'une aventure qui va vous tenir en haleine, vous émouvoir et vous inspirer.Les disciplines que vous pourrez retrouver dans Aventure Épique : l'alpinisme, l'exploration, l'escalade, le parapente, le vélo, la natation, la voile, le ski et bien d'autres encore…Aventure Épique c'est un nouvel épisode un jeudi sur 2, et le mardi qui précède un extrait de l'épisode à venir, pour bien démarrer la semaine ensemble. Si vous souhaitez suivre notre actualité au jour le jour, et découvrir les coulisses du podcast, rendez-vous dès maintenant sur notre compte Instagram @aventureepique.podcastAventure Epique, des aventures en plein air, à couper le souffle.Un podcast imaginé et animé par Guillaume Lalu et produit par Sportcast Studios Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Bienvenue dans ce 15ème épisode d'Aventure Epique !J'ai le plaisir d'y recevoir Anouche et Tom, qui partagent plus particulièrement avec nous aujourd'hui, leur traversée à vélo de la Namibie, du sud au nord, à travers le désert du Namib, le plus vieux désert au monde. En avril 2023, Anouche et Tom ont parcouru en vélo la route des diamants, tracée des millions d'années auparavant dans les profondeurs de la terre au Botswana. Ces précieux joyaux ont été transportés par la rivière Orange, franchissant la frontière avec l'Afrique du Sud. Puis, portés par le courant de Benguela, ils ont été guidés vers le nord du pays, jusqu'à la célèbre Skeleton Coast, où leur périple a pris fin.Ils nous racontent tous deux aujourd'hui cette aventure d'ultra-cyclisme de 2200 km à travers les paysages mystiques du "Land of the Braves" (surnom namibien), une épopée de 2 semaines et 2200km, dans un cadre certes extraordinaire mais aussi dans des conditions loin d'être évidentes.Découvrez dès maintenant le 1er extrait de cette exceptionnelle aventure, en attendant la sortie de l'épisode intégral le jeudi 18 avril.Cet épisode d'Aventure Epique été réalisé en collaboration avec Škoda.***Aventure Epique c'est le podcast qui vous fait vivre dans chaque épisode une aventure en pleine nature hors du commun.Explorateur illustre, sportif renommé ou encore simple amateur, aventurier du quotidien, Aventure Epique est une plongée en apnée le temps d'une aventure qui va vous tenir en haleine, vous émouvoir et vous inspirer.Les disciplines que vous pourrez retrouver dans Aventure Épique : l'alpinisme, l'exploration, l'escalade, le parapente, le vélo, la natation, la voile, le ski et bien d'autres encore…Aventure Épique c'est un nouvel épisode un jeudi sur 2, et le mardi qui précède un extrait de l'épisode à venir, pour bien démarrer la semaine ensemble. Si vous souhaitez suivre notre actualité au jour le jour, et découvrir les coulisses du podcast, rendez-vous dès maintenant sur notre compte Instagram @aventureepique.podcastAventure Epique, des aventures en plein air, à couper le souffle.Un podcast imaginé et animé par Guillaume Lalu et produit par Sportcast Studios Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Otherworldly: Relating to an imaginary or spiritual world. One of the many, many benefits of being a digital nomad is that you sometimes end up in places that look like a completely different planet. These are places where you have to pinch yourself, because you're looking at landscapes that you have only seen in movies, or your dreams. These locations aren't often the places where people live and work as digital nomads, but rather nearby destinations that you travel through on mini adventures. They're usually so far off the beaten path that you'll never be able to access them with the typical two week travel vacation. Marisa, Jeff and Diego have been to dozens of otherworldly places in their travels as digital nomads. In this episode they share their top 10 locations. Some of the locations they discuss are: The Skeleton Coast in Namibia. The Rainbow Mountains in Peru. The salt flats in Bolivia. The Wahiba desert in Oman If you're an adventurer at heart, this episode is the ultimate bucket list guide for you. We help people like you find legitimate remote jobs every day! Join our email list and get remote jobs sent directly to your inbox. https://beachcommute.com/email

Kyle Kinane is an American stand-up comedian and actor from Addison, Illinois. Since his debut he's done a shit ton with Comedy Central and released a bunch of specials. I reached out to Kyle because he grew up in the Chicago punk scene and I've heard his name mentioned a few times on other podcasts including Brendan Kelly's Road to the Skeleton Coast. It just so happened that I was following his Instagram account when I found all of this out and figured it would be awesome to get his perspective of the scene. I asked Kyle to be on the podcast, he said yes, and this is what we chat about: Chris Gethard Brendan Kelly Brian Peterson Nike Park Getting started in comedy Jawbreaker Tiltwheel Getting robbed at gun point And a ton more Check out his podcast No Accounting for Taste and his website www.kylekinane.com. Feel free to support  the podcast for as little as $1 a month through Patreon

In this captivating podcast episode, Brian engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the exceptionally gifted musician, Swimmer, shedding light on the intricacies of his highly anticipated debut album, "Sirens and Cathedrals." With an air of excitement, Swimmer delves into the creative process behind the album, revealing that he single-handedly played all the instruments, showcasing his remarkable versatility and musical prowess.As the interview unfolds, Swimmer passionately shares the arduous yet rewarding journey that led to the creation of "Sirens and Cathedrals." He opens up about his personal experience of rediscovering his love for the guitar and drums, which ultimately served as the driving force behind the album's conception. With each track, Swimmer's dedication and commitment to his craft shine through, as he meticulously crafted a collection of songs that encapsulate his artistic evolution.Moreover, Swimmer delves into the collaborative aspect of his album, highlighting the diverse range of talented individuals he had the pleasure of working with. He reflects on the unique dynamics that each collaboration brought to the table, emphasizing how these interactions played a pivotal role in shaping the final outcome of his songs. It becomes evident that Swimmer's ability to adapt and embrace different perspectives has allowed his music to transcend boundaries, resulting in a truly captivating and dynamic album.Beyond the music itself, Swimmer takes a moment to share his personal background and upbringing in the enigmatic Skeleton Coast. He recounts the transformative experiences he had while exploring the vastness of the desert, which served as a wellspring of inspiration for his creative process. Swimmer's connection to nature and the profound impact it has had on his music adds a layer of depth and authenticity to his artistry.Throughout the interview, Swimmer's unwavering passion for his craft shines through, leaving no doubt about his dedication to making music leaving the audience eagerly anticipating the release of his debut album.Find Swimmer here:https://swimmer-music.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/swimmer_music/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093376131126https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSbWCYq4Xv3qaM4p9JVLfaQFind CTMU here:https://linktr.ee/ConcertsthatmadeusNewsletter: https://concertsthatmadeus.aweb.page/p/f065707b-2e34-4268-8e73-94f12bd2e938If you would like to support the show you can do so by rating/reviewing us on Itunes and Spotify or by signing up at https://www.patreon.com/ConcertsthatmadeusSave 10% on Band Builder Academy membership by following this link https://bandbuilderacademy.com/Brian_Concerts/join and using promo code "concerts" at signup. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/concerts-that-made-us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Domestic travel to rural places can be as important as international travel that is more obviously cross-cultural.”  –Rolf Potts In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Marci talk about how the best trips are guided by curiosity about eight key things, rather than checklists (2:00); what Marci has learned from several decades of writing guidebooks to rural and small-town Kansas, and how these places are worth fighting for (10:30); how urban people can better experience rural places (17:00); using your five senses as a traveler, and other strategies for exploring the nuances of new places (26:30); and seeing places as "mysteries to be solved" (37:30). Marci Penner (@GetRuralKansas) is the executive director of the Kansas Sampler Foundation, which preserves and sustains rural culture by educating Kansans about Kansas and networking and supporting rural communities. She is involved with the PowerUp Movement (empowerment of those 21-39 who are rural by choice), the Big Rural Brainstorm, and the We Kan! Conference. Notable Links: Kansas Guidebook for Explorers, by Marci Penner and Wendee Rowe (guidebook) Physiographic Regions of Kansas (map) 8 Wonders of Kansas (travel destinations) Skeleton Coast (coast area of Namibia) Sterling (town in Kansas) Microaggressions (accidental verbal slights) Big Kansas Road Trip (rural tourism event) Daniel Boone (American frontiersman) New Almelo, Kansas (community in Norton County) Nicodemus, Kansas (town founded in 1871 by formerly enslaved Americans) Damar, Kansas (town founded in 1888 by French Canadians) Exodusters (movement of African-Americans to Kansas in 19th century) Boot Hill (cemetery in Dodge City, Kansas) Fencepost limestone (stone bed in the Great Plains) Cuba, Kansas (Czech-American rural community) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

Originally aired August 9th, 2021Imagine the endless desolation and sand dunes of the Sahara Desert abruptly falling into the ocean. That's Namibia's Skeleton Coast. It's a brutally punishing environment with the only water being cruelly limitless and ironically undrinkable as it's filled with salt. The other challenges include dodging the African lions that walk up and down the shore, hoping to snag a meal via a seal lion, the only place on earth that lions actually hunt by entering the ocean. Kate is back today to tell us about cycling the length of this incredibly unique place.Enjoy!Learn more about Kate and her upcoming film(s):www.kateleeming.comwww.Breakingthecycle.educationFacebook: @kate.m.leemingInstagram: @Leeming_KateSupport Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here.Got an idea for a guest for the show? Have them fill out our “suggest a guest” form here. Fill out our Listener Spotlight form here.Sponsor messages:Outdoor VitalsCheck out the high-quality gear from Outdoor Vitals that Mason knows and trusts at outdoorvitals.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Green Chef and use my code asp250 for a great deal: https://www.greenchef.com/asp250* Check out Oris Watches: https://www.oris.ch* Check out Roark and use my code ASP15 for a great deal: https://roark.com/* Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Not everyone was lucky enough to escape the attacks of infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar. Fortunately, Benedict Allen - one of the world's most daring adventurers – survived for many years in the most dangerous parts of the world, enabling him to escape this life-threatening situation. Benedict is an English explorer, filmmaker, and writer who's travelled to some of the most remote and dangerous places on earth including West Papua, the Amazon Basin, and the Skeleton Coast in Namibia. With 10 books and six TV series that document his explorations and unique experiences, he has made a name for himself as one of the leading modern-day explorers. In this captivating episode, we discuss some of Benedict's most thrilling expeditions, how his experiences have shaped his motivational talks, and his latest book which details what he's learnt from isolated communities. Listening to this gentleman's stories was like embarking on an adventure, and I'm excited for you to share in the thrill of his experiences, too. Discussion points: 01:04 Benedict's stance on technology 12:00 His unique expeditions 16:30 Why people rarely explore 24:04 Figuring out where he belonged 27:10 What Benedict treasures most 30:57 The help of camels in the Namib Desert 36:41 How his experiences have shaped his motivational talks 40:35 His latest book “Explorer" Show Sponsors: Najahi Events: The UAE's leading event promoter: https://www.instagram.com/najahievents/?hl=en   Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV   Benedict Allen https://www.instagram.com/benedictallenexplorer/ https://www.facebook.com/BenedictAllenExplorer https://twitter.com/benedictallen https://www.youtube.com/user/benedictallenvids

The second half of our African adventure in 2004 took us to the Skeleton Coast and the crazy landscape of Namibia. It was a landscape you might see in a Star Wars movie. I am also announcing that this will be the next to last episode. I am moving on to other projects and I tell you a bit about that in this episode too. Thank you for all your support and love!

VISIT OUR WEBSITE to check out The Bob Mehr Board, our ‘Mats playlist, and to watch the “For Today” music video by The Lost Days!!You can find every episode of Better Yet, Road to the Skeleton Coast w/ Brendan Kelly, and As You Were: A Podcast About Alkaline Trio w/ David Anthony there too!https://www.betteryetpod.com/Buy ‘Trouble Boys: The True Story of The Replacements' online!! http://www.replacementsbook.com/ Listen to ‘In The Store' by The Lost Days!!https://thelostdays.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-store FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@betteryetpodMy name is Tim Crisp and I'm really happy you listened to Better Yet this week! You can listen to every episode of Better Yet on our website betteryetpod.com!!!email: betteryetpodcast@gmail.comNeed a web developer? I am a full stack software engineer, too!Contact me here: betteryetpodcast@gmail.comHere's my web portfolio, github, and LinkedInCheck out my newest development project riffin.io - a guitar tablature sketchpad our team built using React, JavaScript, AWS, and MongoDB :)Thanks bubbas.xo Tim & Chloe

VISIT OUR WEBSITE to listen to this and every episode of Better Yet, Road to the Skeleton Coast with Brendan Kelly, and As You Were: A Podcast About Alkaline Trio with David Anthonyhttps://www.betteryetpod.com/‘my field recording kit' - a 7 track mixtape by Tim Crisp is now available on bandcamp!https://betteryetpodcast.bandcamp.com/FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBEBetter Yet LIVE! is a Spotify Playlist featuring this episode of Better Yet plus all the album-versions of the songs performed on this episode https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3RbGPAEj93b6MncF4mIozm?si=e14f1047fa1141d3SUPPORT ALL OF OUR GUESTS ON BANDCAMP: ratboys.bandcamp.com melkbelly.bandcamp.com meatwavechicago.bandcamp.com sincereengineer.bandcamp.com email: betteryetpodcast@gmail.comNeed a web developer? I am a full stack software engineer, too!Contact me here: betteryetpodcast@gmail.comHere's my web portfolio, github, and LinkedInCheck out my newest development project riffin.io - a guitar tablature sketchpad our team built using React, JavaScript, AWS, and MongoDB :)Thanks bubbas.xo Tim & Chloe

VISIT OUR WEBSITE to watch the music videos for “Black Earth, WI” by Ratboys and “my field recording kit” by Tim Crisp! You can find every episode of Better Yet, Road to the Skeleton Coast w/ Brendan Kelly, and As You Were: A Podcast About Alkaline Trio w/ David Anthony there too!https://www.betteryetpod.com/‘my field recording kit' - a 7 track mixtape by Tim Crisp is now available on bandcamp!https://betteryetpodcast.bandcamp.com/FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@betteryetpodBetter Yet w/ Patrick Kindlon is a Spotify Playlist featuring this episode of Better Yet and my original conversation with Patrick from Nov. 2018, along with the most recent releases from Self Defense Family and Drug Church, plus the latest episodes of Axe To Grind and Worst Possible Timeline! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ExKLDmWVvS27gwXbDwU0J?si=fc715d2afe644665CHECK OUT ALL OF PATRICK KINDLON'S WORK ONLINE: https://www.patrickkindlon.comhttps://selfdefensefamily.bandcamp.com/http://drugchurch.net/https://www.soundtalentmedia.com/show/axe-to-grind-podcast/https://www.soundtalentmedia.com/show/worst-possible-timeline/LISTEN TO “BLACK EARTH, WI” by RATBOYS ON BANDCAMP!!https://ratboys.bandcamp.com/album/black-earth-wihttps://www.ratboysband.com/My name is Tim Crisp and I'm really happy you listened to Better Yet this week! You can listen to every episode of Better Yet on our website betteryetpod.com!!!email: betteryetpodcast@gmail.comNeed a web developer? I am a full stack software engineer, too!Contact me here: betteryetpodcast@gmail.comHere's my web portfolio, github, and LinkedInCheck out my newest development project riffin.io - a guitar tablature sketchpad our team built using React, JavaScript, AWS, and MongoDB :)Thanks bubbas.xo Tim & Chloe

This week on your favourite adventure podcast we're traveling to Africa, to a huge country called Namibia. Seemingly no one lives in Namibia, as it is home to the oldest desert in the world.Join us in South West Africa as the Routing Around Podcast hosts talk about wildlife, interesting foods and why ships go missing along the Skeleton Coast! Many people have wondered why ships disappear on Namibia's skeleton coast.Find out all about Namibia in this week's episode, as well as why our Nerpa Travel hosts went to Wales!If you enjoy this travel podcast episode make sure to leave a comment and tell us your own travel stories! Don't forget to subscribe and follow us on socials! The Routing Around travel and adventure podcast is produced by Next Stop Adventures in collaboration with Nerpa Travel.Nerpa are setting out on the mission to electrify travel and adventure. Creating sustainable, ecologically responsible and beneficial events and projects all over the world. You can find out more here: https://www.nerpatravel.com/Instagram: @nextstop_adventures / @nerpatravelTikTok: @nextstop_adventuresThis podcast is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BYjGR3jNF4iyty2HdmGrs?si=ht6w3ffpSo2-PAG6l8ER3wApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/routing-around/id1602918179Join us on our journey to become one of the best travel podcasts on Spotify and all other podcast platforms!Intro music by Rohan Bishop & Ollie Beard#podcast #travelpodcast #adventure #africa #namibia #desert Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Skeleton Coast, The Namibia Desert, and The Land God Made in Anger, are all titles given to this ;and. Despite the dreary names this country has a lot more to tell about its people than the geography of the land. This is Namibia.

The skeleton coast of Namibia is one of the most iconic maritime locations on earth. Here the fearsome Namib desert runs right to the sea. Over the centuries the sand dunes have grown and the shoreline has moved further away as the desert reclaims the sea. The coastline itself is formidably dangerous. Plagued by shallow sandbars, fog and treacherous currents, thousands of ships are known to have wrecked here from the earliest period of European exploration of the African coast. The result is an extraordinary collection of shipwrecks surrounded by desert. To help understand the rich history of this extraordinary place Dr Sam Willis spoke with Eliot Mowa, a lecturer at the University of Namibia with an expertise in maritime history and the maritime culture of Namibia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Kate Leeming is an explorer and adventurer who has biked tens of thousands of miles around the world, including 15,000 miles around the Australian continent in 2004 and 2005 and 22,000km across Africa from Sengal to Somalia. In 2019 she became the first person to cycle 1600km through the sands of the Namibian coast and is working toward the first-ever Antarctic bicycle crossing via the South Pole for her educational outreach organization, Breaking the Cycle. In May of this year Leeming completed her latest expedition, The Andes, the Altiplano & the Atacama. The 4,400km adventure began just as Covid-19 hit, forcing her to end her trip after 1,100km of riding. She returned earlier this year to successfully complete the trip. In this episode, we ask: What is your first memory of going on an adventure? Were you a good student in school? Did you enjoy learning? Have you always considered yourself an explorer? How does Breaking the Cycle: Education connect with your expeditions? What is the goal? What got you interested in the traversing the Skeleton Coast in Namibia by bike? Tell us about the all-wheel-drive fat bike you used. Was this a custom set up, or something you were able to find off the shelf? How did the bike perform? Were there any surprises along the way? How do you prepare for such massive expeditions, especially ones that no one else has completed before? How much of the preparation involves physical training versus research and logistics? How do you prepare yourself mentally? What are the challenges that women continue to face in the world of adventuring and exploring today? Are there ways we can be “explorers” in our day-to-day lives? What is the value of staying curious? Learn more and connect with Kate at KateLeeming.com and BreakingTheCycle.Education. ✏️ A written transcript of this conversation is available at singletracks.com. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

This destination we wander along the coast of one of the largest ship graveyards, aptly named ‘Skeleton Coast'. Make sure you check out the wonderful Jenny over on her podcast, Australian Histories Podcast, you'll definitely learn a lot.As always check us out on Medium. And don't forget to have a look at all the good stuff on the Destination: History website.

Brown hyenas are valuable, social animals. But they are being hunted relentlessly. Now, there are more and more protected zones and wildlife reserves where they can live in safety.

Join Scott and me as we talk about Namibia. Even more so than other African safari destinations, Namibia is a photographer's dream. We take you to the desolate beauty of Deadvlei, the shipwrecks on the Skeleton Coast, and kayaking with seals in Walvis Bay.   We touch on the culture and history of the local tribes and the ancient cave paintings that have survived centuries. And of course, we'll talk about the best luxury lodges like Serra Cafema, &Beyond Sossusvlei, and the very unique Shipwreck Lodge.   Visit truvaytravel.com/36 for a video of today's show and additional resources.

Brown hyenas are valuable, social animals. But they are being hunted relentlessly. Now, there are more and more protected zones and wildlife reserves where they can live in safety.

In this episode of the podcast, Jackie and Jonny are back in the studio for a solo cast! In the comfort of their cave they talk about two things that keep getting better with time: vintage porn and The Lawrence Arms. A surprising amount of crossover there, despite our best efforts. This is a music podcast, sorta.    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/showmeyourspodcast/ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/showmeyourspod FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/showmeyourspod   Jackie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackieagnew/ Jackie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackdoorgirl   Jonny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnydivito/ Jonny's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonnydivito  

Imagine the endless desolation and sand dunes of the Sahara Desert abruptly falling into the ocean. That's Namibia's Skeleton Coast. It's a brutally punishing environment with the only water being cruelly limitless and ironically undrinkable as it's filled with salt. The other challenges include dodging the African lions that walk up and down the shore, hoping to snag a meal via a seal lion, the only place on earth that lions actually hunt by entering the ocean. Kate is back today to tell us about cycling the length of this incredibly unique place.Enjoy!Learn more about Kate and her upcoming film(s):www.kateleeming.comwww.Breakingthecycle.educationFacebook: @kate.m.leemingInstagram: @Leeming_KateSupport Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are wolves Homework: Listen to “Tawk Tomahawk” by Hiatus Kaiyote (Apple Music | Spotify) Buy (or stream) “Skeleton Coast” by The Lawrence Arms: (Epitaph store | Apple Music | Spotify) Miscellanea: Road to the Skeleton Coast podcast The real Skeleton Coast Peter, Paula & Murray Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) Our things: Contact: upnextspam@gmail.com Follow: Instagram - upnext.pod Listen: Our Playlists (Apple Music | Spotify) View: Official historical record Click: anchor.fm/upnextmusic Andy's things: www.andrewbaldwinpercussion.com Twitter @andrew_on_drums Instagram @andrew_on_drums We Die First podcast Excuse Me, I Have a Masters podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upnextmusic/message

Homework: Listen to “Skeleton Coast” by The Lawrence Arms (Apple Music | Spotify) Buy (or stream) “IGOR” by Tyler, the Creator: (iTunes | Apple Music | Spotify) Miscellanea: Tyler, the Creator's Grammy performance Skate 4 dev assures everyone it's still making Skate 4 Our things: Contact: upnextspam@gmail.com Follow: Instagram - upnext.pod Listen: Our Playlists (Apple Music | Spotify) View: Official historical record Click: anchor.fm/upnextmusic Andy's things: www.andrewbaldwinpercussion.com Twitter @andrew_on_drums Instagram @andrew_on_drums We Die First podcast Excuse Me, I Have a Masters podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/upnextmusic/message

Dr. Kate Leeming is an explorer and adventurer who has biked tens of thousands of miles around the world, including 15,000 miles around the Australian continent in 2004 and 2005 and 22,000km across Africa from Senegal to Somalia. In 2019 she became the first person to cycle 1600km through the sands of the Namibian coast and is working toward the first-ever Antarctic bicycle crossing via the South Pole for her educational outreach organization, Breaking the Cycle. In this episode, we ask Kate: What is your first memory of going on an adventure? Were you a good student in school? Did you enjoy learning? Have you always considered yourself an explorer? How does Breaking the Cycle: Education connect with your expeditions? What is the goal? What got you interested in the traversing the Skeleton Coast in Namibia by bike? Tell us about the all-wheel-drive fat bike you used. Was this a custom set up, or something you were able to find off the shelf? How did the bike perform? Were there any surprises along the way? How do you prepare for such massive expeditions, especially ones that no one else has completed before? How much of the preparation involves physical training versus research and logistics? How do you prepare yourself mentally? What are the challenges that women continue to face in the world of adventuring and exploring today? Are there ways we can be “explorers” in our day-to-day lives? What is the value of staying curious? Learn more and connect with Kate at KateLeeming.com and BreakingTheCycle.Education. Diamonds in the Sand will air on Outside TV this summer. Cover photo: Simon Wearne. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

In this episode Zack will be joined filmmaker and Troma Team member (Return to Nuke 'Em High Series, Occupy Cannes, #ShakespearesShitstorm, Rednecks) Bjarni Gautur to talk about Troma's film from 1988 Skeleton Coast, starring Ernest Borgnine, Robert Vaughn, and Oliver Reed. Directed by John 'Bud' Cardos You can follow Bjarni on Twitter @BjarniGauturand on Instagram @bjarnigmmSubscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.comYou can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarryYou can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on Instagram @bizjack_flemcoYou can follow the podcast Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma

In this episode Zack will be joined filmmaker and Troma Team member (Return to Nuke 'Em High Series, Occupy Cannes, #ShakespearesShitstorm, Rednecks) Bjarni Gautur to talk about Troma's film from 1988 Skeleton Coast, starring Ernest Borgnine, Robert Vaughn, and Oliver Reed.  Directed by John 'Bud' Cardos  You can follow Bjarni on Twitter @BjarniGauturand on Instagram @bjarnigmmSubscribe to Troma Now! watch.troma.comYou can follow Zack on insta and twitter @legolarryYou can follow Bizjack FlemCo Productions on Instagram @bizjack_flemcoYou can follow the podcast  Talkin' Troma on twitter @talkintroma

Hello and welcome to REPLY ALT, the greatest newsletter about music, ever. Sometimes I put text into these things and sometimes I put audio conversations. Today is a convo for your listening pleasure!Hm. Do I, of all people, need to sit here and type an introduction for today’s guest, Brendan Kelly? [my producers are yelling in my earpiece that yes, in fact, I do.] OK, OK, fine, I will introduce Brendan even though I’m positive most people who are familiar with my work will also be familiar with him. He is the bassist of The Lawrence Arms. He is the mastermind behind The Falcon. He is a solo artist. He does several podcasts. He has a newsletter. He is Brendan Kelly.Brendan’s most musical recent output was Skeleton Coast, The Lawrence Arms’ seventh record, which falls into the category of Albums I’ve Been Itching to See Performed Live but Haven’t Been Able to Due to This Fucking Pandemic. We didn’t talk about the album, though. That would’ve been smart. Instead, we somehow got sidetracked talking about The Lawrence Arms’ lifetime ban from the Warped Tour, and eventually we went down a wormhole about our favorite Simpsons episodes. Look, I don’t profess to understand how or why these conversations turn out the way they do. We just start talking and 60 or so minutes later, we stop.So please, enjoy this 60 or so-minute conversation with Brendan Kelly! Get full access to REPLY ALT at danozzi.substack.com/subscribe

This week's guest is podcaster, Tim Crisp, the host of Better Yet Pod. He also is the co-host of As You Were and Road to the Skeleton Coast. Big fan of all his projects and it's an honor to spend time with him. http://www.betteryetpod.com/ Today we're talking about "John Wesley Harding" by Bob Dylan (1967). We chat about Dylan's Christian era, which leads to deep dives into JFK conspiracy theories and how that weaves its way into the fabric of everything Bob Dylan, even up into the present. We also chat about having our young minds blown by classic rock, punk, Behind the Music and maybe even the Zapruder film. Have you subscribed yet to our Patreon? Find us on twitter, instagram and simply tell a friend about the pod. https://www.patreon.com/spinningoutpod Episode edited/produced by Sarah Blumenthal Theme song performed by Pretty Matty

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With very little on the agenda, podcast superstar Tim Crisp (Better Yet, As You Were, Road to Skeleton Coast, Life's Work) joins us to talk political doom, his relationship with emo + DIY, podcast longevity, music industry facades, and lots more.

The Lawrence Arms' new record Skeleton Coast is out now, and I think it's their best yet. Brendan tells me all about that album after I quizzed him on The Greatest Story Ever Told / Oh! Calcutta! , plus how he became domesticated midway through their career before working at an ad agency/The Onion/Nihilist Arby's.Order Skeleton Coast through your local record storeGet your beers delivered! 101 Part Time Jobs is supported by Signature Brew: listeners can get 10% off all their beers by visiting signaturebrew.co.uk and using the code '101PODCAST'Photo: Ben PeirSongs: The Lawrence Arms 'Belly of the Whale', Cock Sparrer 'Working' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you're reading this, chances are you know Chris McCaughan from his work in The Lawrence Arms. Over the course of more than 20 years singing and playing guitar in the iconic Chicago punk band, McCaughan has shared the stage with some of his favorite musicians, performed throughout the world, contributed to a number of celebrated records and has earned the affection of countless diehard fans all over the globe. Prior to his unlikely beginning with The Lawrence Arms and well before he started his beloved Sundowner side project, McCaughan was just a kid taking piano lessons, teaching himself to play guitar and falling in love with punk rock. A few weeks after The Lawrence Arms released its seventh studio album, the wonderful Skeleton Coast, the band's guitarist and co-vocalist told My First Band host Tyler Maas about the process of writing the record remotely, the decision to release it during a pandemic and how comparing songs with longtime bandmate/lifelong friend Brendan Kelly breeds healthy competition and makes for great material. Over the course of the interview, McCaughan also spoke about middle school "bands" like Vegetable Train and Glad Hand (both of which also featured Kelly), his stints in Tricky Dick and The Broadways, the unexpected origin of The Lawrence Arms, his decision to start Sundowner, and the unforgettable experiences music has given him through the years. My First Band is sponsored by Mystery Room Mastering and Lakefront Brewery. The show is edited by Jared Blohm. You can listen to My First Band on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and wherever else you get podcasts. Music used in this show comes courtesy of Devils Teeth ("The Junction Street Eight Tigers") and The Lawrence Arms ("Ghostwriter").

SKELETON COAST IS OUT NOW! BUT TECHNICALLY OUR PATREON WAS OUT FIRST!https://www.patreon.com/bettersandwichThank you and FUCK THE POLICE(skeleton coast.)

Still collecting ourselves from last week’s big release, Episode 16 of the Road to the Skeleton Coast Podcast. Superfans of the podcast will tell you that listening to the new Lawrence Arms album SKELETON COAST greatly enhances your listening experience for the Road to the Skeleton Coast PODCAST! OUR PATREON IS CALLED BETTER SANDWICH AND IT ROCKS! Go to Patreon.com/bettersandwich to join the Sandwich Club!

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In this episode of "Between Two Todds," Todd Jones discusses his songwriting process for Nails and why he thinks of himself more as a "music fan" than a "musician." Todd has a public perception that is often totally out of alignment with his actual personality. Some of this is likely a side effect of being the front man of one of the most aggressive bands currently playing in metal and hardcore. However, we get to see Todd as an introspective and curious fan of music on his new podcast called Unsilent Death. He interviews other musicians and producers, and digs into all of the aspects of the craft of making music - from songwriting, to production, to touring. After you listen to this episode, check out a few episodes of Unsilent Death as well. Check out more from Todd, Nails, and the Unsilent Death podcast here: Website: www.unsilentdeathpodcast.com Podcast: Unsilent Death Instagram: @nailstyrrany | @unsilentdeathpodcast If you're enjoying the show, the best way to support it is by sharing with your friends. If you don't have any friends, why not a leave a review? It makes a difference in terms of other people finding the show. You can also subscribe to receive my e-mail newsletter at www.toddnief.com. Most of my writing never makes it to the blog, so get on that list. Show Notes: [00:57] The dynamics of first discovering subcultures — and why Todd resonated so much with hardcore [11:15] Music as a vehicle for delivering emotion to listeners — and why Todd thinks of himself more as a "music fan" than a "musician" [17:14] The different roles that a musician needs to play in order to bring music into the world: actually composing the music, doing promotion in the press or in music videos, and project managing behind-the-scenes. [28:30] Using the The Unsilent Death podcast as an opportunity to dig into the craft of creating music with other musicians — rather than just asking the same standard interview questions [41:14] Todd’s songwriting process: playing punk and hardcore with tight musicianship, obsessing over the finished product, and finding ways to be creative with the framework that Nails has established [51:24] Writing songs based upon specific riffs — or writing songs based upon a big picture "idea" or theoretical song structure [01:03:07] Learn more about The Unsilent Death podcast and Nails Links and Resources Mentioned Brendan Kelly Road to the Skeleton Coast podcast with Brendan Kelly Mastering (audio) Joe Rogan Feedly Google Reader Sepultura (Cavalera's Return To Roots) - Ambush & Drum Jam Solo Deicide "Dead by Dawn" live - with the Hoffman brothers looking jacked Music Mentioned The Mighty Mighty Bosstones "Someday I Suppose" The Offspring "Smash" Minor Threat "In My Eyes" Youth Of Today "No More" The Lawrence Arms "Quincentuple Your Money" Slapstick "Cheat to Win" The Broadways "15 Minutes" Mother Love Bone "Stargazer" Operation Ivy "Sound System" Less Than Jake "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts" The Honor System "Nails" Alkaline Trio "Bleeder" Converge "Concubine" The Dillinger Escape Plan "43% Burnt" Iron Maiden "The Trooper" Blink-182 "First Date" New Found Glory "Hit Or Miss" Slint "Spiderland" Rancid "Ruby Soho" NOFX "Linoleum" Good Riddance "One for the Braves" Black Flag "My War" Ulthar "Providence" Averse Sefira "Deathymn" Deathspell Omega "Paracletus" Deicide "Once Upon the Cross" Deicide "Legion" The Damned "Love Song" Antidote "Real Deal" Urban Waste "Ignorant" Chain of Strength "True Till Death" Gorilla Biscuits "Start Today" Jerry's Kids "Is This My World" Sepultura "Roots Bloody Roots" Deicide "Lunatic Of God's Creation" Obituary "Slowly We Rot" Cannibal Corpse "Hammer Smashed Face" Morbid Angel "Rapture" Deicide "Insineratehymn"

Of course Brendan did make it to Epitaph one day. Pre-order Skeleton Coast! Out July 17th on Epitaph Records!!We have a Patreon! It’s the cool new place to hang out, everybody’s talking. FUCK 5-0

SKELETON COAST is out on JULY 17 and you can pre-order it HERE WE have a Patreon and it only costs $7 a month. Matt Allison and Chris No. 2 talked with us and it rocked! I mean, it rocked! Follow Tim on Twitter @badsandwich but don’t forget about Brendan @betteryetpodEmail us if you’d like to complain about Brendan leaving the drier on during the second half of this episode brendankellypodcast@gmail.com FUCK THA POLICE

I know I don’t have to tell you to pre-order SKELETON COAST https://thelawrencearms.ffm.to/skeletoncoastWe are on Patreon and it is the coolest hang zone https://www.patreon.com/bettersandwich We’d love to hear from you…really!!brendankellypodcast@gmail.com cc: sting27@aol.com

Pre-order SKELETON COAST and hear first single “PTA” here https://thelawrencearms.ffm.to/skeletoncoast We are on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bettersandwich Email us! brendankellypodcast@gmail.comTell Brendan (@badsandwich) to follow Tim (@betteryetpod) on twitterThat song at the end? Hickey baby, long live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZepXS0jJQqU

This week's episode features everyone's favorite eclectically creative punk, Brendan Kelly. From the growth of the beloved Lawrences Arms to his most recent solo work with the Wandering Birds, we dive into Beex's maniacal musical mind, the city of Chicago, his writing career path (with stops at the Onion and the Hard Times) to the utmost importance of being a family man. Give him a follow on IG (dr_beexo) and Twitter (@badsandwich). Read his blog https://badsandwich.substack.com and listen to his podcast labeled Road to the Skeleton Coast. 

Hello travelers, I’m Jo Frances Penn and in today’s episode, I talk to Angelina Kalahari about Namibia in southwest Africa. We recorded the interview a few months back as I tend to batch my interviews and so it was well before the coronavirus changed our perspective on world travel. But perhaps in difficult times, it’s […] The post Desert Nights, The Skeleton Coast And The Cry Of The Fish Eagle. Namibia With Angelina Kalahari appeared first on Books And Travel.

In this episode we hear about Namibia's iconic Himba Tribe, surf the Skeleton Coast, drive the remote area of Damaraland where desert elephants roam and beware the jumping spider.Explore your boundaries and discover your next adventure with The World Nomads Podcast. Hosted by Podcast Producer Kim Napier and World Nomads Phil Sylvester, each episode will take you around the world with insights into destinations from travelers and experts. They'll share the latest in travel news, answer your travel questions and fill you in on what World Nomads is up to, including the latest scholarships and guides.World Nomads is a fast-growing online travel company that provides inspiration, advice, safety tips and specialized travel insurance for independent, volunteer and student travelers, traveling and studying most anywhere in the world. Our online global travel insurance covers travelers from more than 135 countries and allows you to buy and claim online, 24/7, even while already traveling.The World Nomads Podcast is not your usual travel Podcast. It's everything for the adventurous, independent traveler.

In this episode, travel expert Jill Paider takes us through Namibia.

Overlanding Africa with kids: would you do it? This week's guest just finished an amazing trip through six African countries — all in a Land Rover. If you're interested in what it's like to drive across the African continent, listen in! Overlanding Africa with Kids If you've ever thought about driving across Africa, then this is an interview for you. Jenny Lynn and her family have just returned from overlanding Africa for months. They started in South Africa. Then they drove through Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Namibia. ::: Like what you’re hearing? Then please subscribe, rate & review Epic Education Radio. We would be extremely grateful! iTunes is a search engine as well, and so when you rate and review us, you help others find us. Thank you! ::: Land Rovers, Camping, Self-Drive Safaris & More In today's episode of Epic Education Radio, we talk to Jenny about shipwrecks, self-drive safaris, sand traps and more. We talk planning, budgeting and the on-the-ground experience of overlanding Africa. If you're interested in exploring places like Mozambique, Tanzania, and Namibia with kids, then listen in. Or look for more overland travel stories The last time we spoke to Jenny, she and her family were living in India. As we catch up, she tells me about the changes since we last talked. Her husband decided to take a voluntary redundancy package so they could plan an overland trip in Africa with their two young boys. IN THIS EPISODE 03:29 Leaving India for Africa 09:25 Planning no Planning 13:36 Land Rover 16:02 Budget 18:47 Tanzania 24:39 food & cooking 29:33 Health & Safety 34:45 Africa bad rap 40:11 Country by country   ABOUT Names: Jenny Lyn, her husband, and their two young boys Hold passports from: the UK Type of travel: Overland travel A few places they've been: India, Nepal and many countries. On this trip, South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Namibia. LINKS & RESOURCES Tracks4Africa Books & Maps Drive Moz   FIND THEM ON TraveLynn Family | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest What is Overlanding? The term "overlanding" is the idea of driving yourself from country to country. No planes. The term is often used when talking about driving across continents like Africa, Australia or South America. However, I consider any long-term, multi-country trip where you drive yourself the entire way to be overlanding, or overland travel. That could be by car, train, boat or bicycle. It could be on foot. As long as you stay on the ground and cross over the land that way, let's call that overlanding.  How to Plan an Overland Trip  One of the trickiest parts of the planning became an act of pure luck and serendipity. A South African friend rented them their own Land Rover, complete with stove, fridge, and tents that pop up on the top. They camped their way through Mozambique, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Namibia, stocking up at local markets along the way. She describes their ride and the patterns of life in more detail in the podcast. Did they have any experience overlanding in Africa? Not really. They had backpacked in various African destinations before kids. They had also had driven a 2-wheel-drive car there. That said, they learned that overlanding Africa is a completely different thing. Did they have any 4-wheel-drive training? Not before they left. They learned along the way. It was a challenge but worth it, she said. There were roads turned to slush because of massive rains. There were sandtraps where local kids helped them push the landrover out. Overlanding in Africa is not for the faint of heart, but at the same time, it's not as hard as one might think. Is Overlanding Africa Safe? Many of you are probably asking yourself: is overlanding Africa safe? According to Jenny, absolutely yes. Sure, there are hazards to navigate: wildlife, bad roads, and the corrupt police are a few. That said, Jenny says that it was much easier than you might expect. As for health and safety, we discuss immunizations and first aid. Aside from a few scrape and bruises (kids are kids after all), they had no incidents. As for food, Jenny says that they could always find things some of their staples. Things like eggs, potatoes, and bananas were common, with other things available in different places. We also talk malaria: a genuine concern in many countries in Africa. She talks about the medicine they took and her reasoning behind it. Overlanding Mozambique with Kids According to Jenny, many had warned them that Mozambique would be a challenge. That they would be stopped frequently by local police and other irritations. However, this turned out not to be the case for them at all. They had no issues overlanding in Mozambique and enjoyed some of its amazing beaches. In fact, Jenny says that they rival the beaches of Australia — a bold statement to be sure. Overlanding Tanzania with Kids For the Lynn family, it turns out, overlanding in Tanzania was the real challenge. For one thing, there are political changes happening in the country. This made some interactions with police and government officials more awkward. Then there were the prices. For example, everyone wants to see the Serengeti, right? So did Jenny and family. However, the prices and paperwork made it a no-go. However, they chose a lesser-known National Park (Tangiri) for a self-drive safari. The result: it was a 10th of the price but with plenty of wildlife. Another challenge in Tanzania was the weather: the country was having the worst rains in a decade. This made overlanding Tanzania even more of a struggle. They ended up speeding through the country and leaving earlier than they planned. But not before seeing Mount Kilimanjaro, which made the visit all worth it. Overlanding Malawi with Kids Jenny says that despite some initial issues with their entry visa, they loved their time in overlanding Malawi. The people were warm and welcoming, she says and there are some great hikes that even little kids can do. The country is dense, so it's easy to get from one place to the next without long drives. Of course, Lake Malawi is another highlight. Overlanding Namibia with Kids Out of all the African countries they visited on this trip, Namibia is where she recommends to first-time visitors to the continent. Overlanding Namibia is easier, she says. There are better roads, good medical care, and affordable self-drive safaris. What's more, Namibia has some of the most unique and otherworldly landscapes in the world. There are deserts and jaw-dropping landscapes. Then there is the Skeleton Coast, with its many shipwrecks just off of the beach. Have You Been Overlanding in Africa? I'd love to hear your stories, tips, and advice for overlanding Africa. Let us know! It's definitely on our list. How about you? Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. This means, at no extra cost to you,  we might receive a small commission if you make a purchase or book using those links. My opinions are my own and I only recommend places/services that I believe will genuinely help your travel. If you're really considering overlanding in Africa I hope this helps! I'm also always looking for more tips and info on Mozambique with kids, Namibia with kids, Malawi with kids, Zambia with kids, and Tanzania with kids. Help us make overlanding Africa with kids better for other traveling families! Full-on family travel fundamentals. Epic Education Radio is interviews, stories and advice for people who decide to make travel a priority in their family's life...and for those who want to. Tune in each week to hear stories and advice from new traveling families, and hear how they've handled various family travel-related issues like education, socialization, working, budgeting, accommodation, road-parenting, safety, technology and more. We talk gear, websites, apps and other resources for traveling & nomadic families, and answer questions from those who would like to do something similar.

We continue our Complete Namibia Tour travelogue as we relax with the Flamingoes in Walvis Bay, photograph a shipwreck on the Skeleton Coast, then spend some time with the incredibly charming Himba People. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/624 Music by Martin Bailey.

We continue our Complete Namibia Tour travelogue as we relax with the Flamingoes in Walvis Bay, photograph a shipwreck on the Skeleton Coast, then spend some time with the incredibly charming Himba People. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/624 Music by Martin Bailey.

One of the planet's oldest, driest, and least explored deserts lines Africa's southeast Atlantic coast.  A unique outpost offers the chance to explore this harsh, but starkly beautiful realm firsthand.

Namibian-born, German-speaking, ostrich-riding Sebastian Gerber sits down with your host over a glass of bourbon and a softpack of Chesterfields to talk all things Namibia, from yanking tigerfish out of the Zambezi River to the super secret, super spooky reason why the Skeleton Coast is called the Skeleton Coast (hint: it has to do with skeletons). Other matters of note addressed during the course of this convo: the KFC® Double Down™ sandwich, why at least one Namibian finds Americans lovable, why honey badgers are not to be trifled with, and how diplomacy might finally lead to peace (albeit, perhaps, an uneasy one) between humans and baboons.

How do you become the traveler you know you can be? What is the first step on the road to travel? Rolf Potts has the answers to these questions in his back pocket, and he’s more than willing to share; in fact, he’s been giving people this advice for years. Rolf is also one of the reasons Hayden himself got into travel, as Rolf and his book, Vagabonding , crystallized what Hayden had been thinking about travel for his whole life until that point. It gave him the push to become the traveler he knew that he could be all along. Rolf Potts - travel writer, adventurer, teacher, vagabonder, and legend - is the one you want to be at your side when you need that push into travel. He knows that vital first step to becoming the traveler. The Gates of Hell Rolf Potts revisits us to tell a story about the people you meet when you travel - both those you want to meet, and those you dread meeting. Rolf traveled to Namibia, which he had heard was quite isolated and severe. What was most famous was the sand dunes, of course, but Rolf was intrigued by the Skeleton Coast, also commonly referred to as the Gates of Hell or the Land God Made in Anger. The road basically disappears, so it is pretty much impossible to drive the entire way along the Skeleton Coast to the border, and, as such, Rolf didn’t expect to see many people in this place. The coast is lined with shipwrecks, each of which has its own turnout off the highway. Ruin after ruin, all the way up the coast, giving a haunted, romantic feel to those who view the rotted ships and those very human feelings. Rolf visited one of these particular ships and encountered Namibian guys who wanted to sell him souvenirs, tribesmen who sell polished rocks to tourists to make a living. He had a great conversation with a group of them that granted him an even deeper human feeling than the ships had, through the grace of human connection. He had never dreamed of this part of Namibia, this very real village life, until he turned away from the shipwreck and started talking to people. Rolf Potts, Vagabonding, and Saying Yes to Adventures Rolf Potts, author of Vagabonding , the book that helps you along your path, doesn’t want to tell you who to be. Like travel, he doesn’t try to change you; he just wants to help you be a more authentic you. When you’re around people, you’re not your authentic self. If you go somewhere you’ve never been before, however, without anybody you’ve ever met before, you can get out of your comfortable and protective patterns and help reveal your true self as you change over time. Breaking out of typical patterns and thinking about the important parts of who you really are are inevitable results of travel. Saying yes to things can help contribute to this, as well, but you should analyze the reasons you might say no, and use those reasons to see whether yes would be a good idea first. Hayden and Rolf discuss... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backpackdigital/message

It’s October and the Rugby World Cup has kicked off in the UK and I thought this would be a fantastic opportunity to talk all about rugby, with a former England player and Captain. Catherine Spencer loves rugby, and always has, she was born into a rugby playing family and she started playing with her twin brother when she was just eight years old. She was one of the only girls playing on the team, but that did not stop her, she loved the game and she found out she was pretty good at it!  One of the great things about podcasts is you can hear the passion in peoples voices when they talk about something they love. In her own words, “Rugby is the best game in the world”. I was so inspired listening to Catherine, it’s made me want to go and give it a go and see what it’s all about! Rugby is a physical full on contact sport which generally women haven’t been involved in. It was not offered when I was at school and it was something that girls just didn’t do. But this attitude has been shifting especially over the past five, to ten years. More and more women are coming to love rugby and I wanted to understand how and why this change came about. In this podcast we get to hear one women rugby journey from playing mixed rugby with the boys to leading the England Team out on the field at Twickenham.  We discuss teamwork, leadership, going after what you want, dealing with failure, and how you can come back from utter defeat and be stronger than before. After retiring from rugby, Catherine started her own business which is about inspiring women! She has also partnered up with Endure to lead a team on a 150km unsupported trek across the Namib desert to the Skeleton Coast. The aim of this expedition is to raise awareness and help stop the illegal trade of wild animals in partnership with the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. Catherine is on twitter @CathSpence8 I’m also on twitter @_TOUGH_GIRL please do send us a tweet once you’ve listened to this podcast episode. Don’t forget to subscribe and I would love for you to leave a review and share the podcast with your friends and family.  Let’s spread the motivation and inspiration!  New Tough Girl episodes are published every Tuesday morning at 7am. Have a fantastic week and I’ll be with you all next Tuesday with Robyn Baldwin an Alpha Female, MS Warrior & OCR lover! Sarah

Hear about travel to Namibia's Skeleton Coast as the Amateur Traveler talks again to Susan Portnoy of theinsatiabletraveler.com about her trip to this memorable reagion of Africa. Namibia is the size of France and Great Britain combined but with only 2 million people.

Hear about travel to Namibia's Skeleton Coast as the Amateur Traveler talks again to Susan Portnoy of theinsatiabletraveler.com about her trip to this memorable reagion of Africa. Namibia is the size of France and Great Britain combined but with only 2 million people.

Hear about travel to Namibia's Skeleton Coast as the Amateur Traveler talks again to Susan Portnoy of theinsatiabletraveler.com about her trip to this memorable reagion of Africa. Namibia is the size of France and Great Britain combined but with only 2 million people.

Molly MacKinnon is a poet and resident of Lawrence, KS. Episodes 014-017 of the podcast are recordings of Molly reading her poems "Flying Over Greenland Upon the Death of Miloscz," "For Tadeusz Konwicki," "Countering Postmodernism: Topics for This Week's Poem," and "Skeleton Coast, Namibia." Molly teaches French for the University of Kansas. Her pronunciation of Polish words makes me jealous.

Molly MacKinnon is a poet and resident of Lawrence, KS. Episodes 014-017 of the podcast are recordings of Molly reading her poems "Flying Over Greenland Upon the Death of Miloscz," "For Tadeusz Konwicki," "Countering Postmodernism: Topics for This Week's Poem," and "Skeleton Coast, Namibia." Molly teaches French for the University of Kansas. Her pronunciation of Polish words makes me jealous.

Molly MacKinnon is a poet and resident of Lawrence, KS. Episodes 014-017 of the podcast are recordings of Molly reading her poems "Flying Over Greenland Upon the Death of Miloscz," "For Tadeusz Konwicki," "Countering Postmodernism: Topics for This Week's Poem," and "Skeleton Coast, Namibia." Molly teaches French for the University of Kansas. Her pronunciation of Polish words makes me jealous.

Molly MacKinnon is a poet and resident of Lawrence, KS. Episodes 014-017 of the podcast are recordings of Molly reading her poems "Flying Over Greenland Upon the Death of Miloscz," "For Tadeusz Konwicki," "Countering Postmodernism: Topics for This Week's Poem," and "Skeleton Coast, Namibia." Molly teaches French for the University of Kansas. Her pronunciation of Polish words makes me jealous.