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Wander the World with Pippa Hudson
Ready to escape the ordinary? Join Pippa Hudson on her travel podcast series "Wander the World that takes you beyond the brochure and into the heart of travel. Whether it’s hidden gems in South Africa, bucket-list adventures abroad, or insider tips from seasoned travellers and experts, Pippa brings her signature warmth and curiosity to every conversation.
Each episode is your ticket to new destinations, fascinating cultures, and inspiring stories from people who’ve ventured far and…
Episodes
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: New Kaleidoscope Festival ready for Prince Albert
Pippa Hudson speaks to Louise Lansdown, the organiser of the new three-day classical musical and culinary experience, Kaleidoscope Festival, in Prince Albert…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Eco-luxury lodge wins at World Travel Awards
Pippa Hudson speaks to Lucy Cooke, marketing manager of Thonga Beach Lodge which was recognized as the country’s leading beach hotel at the annual World…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: SAAO visitor centre and Sutherland help to boost Astro Tourism
Jacob Moshokoa, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Dr Daniel Cunnama about the opening of the visitor centre at the South African Astronomical Observatory in…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Explore Grootbos on a fynbos safari
Pippa Hudson speaks to travel writer Allison Foat, whose blog CapeTownDiva is brimming with lifestyle content and inspiration. She shares her recent expereince…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Exploring Nosy Be in Madagascar
Jacob Moshokoa, in for Pippa Hudson speaks to Harriet Millson, Madagascar travel specialist about Nosy Be, for a unique island holiday. Lunch with Pippa Hudson…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Trail's End Bike Hotel
Sara-Jayne Makwala King, in for Pippa Hudson is joined by Pieter Silberbauer, the owner of Trail's End Bike Hotel in Grabouw. It's Africa's first hotel…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Karoo Origins Fossil Centre opens in Graaf Reinet
Pippa Hudson speaks Professor Bruce Rubidge, a globally renowned palaeontologist about the newly opened Karoo Origins Fossil Centre in Graaf Reinet. And also…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel – Enjoy the Namaqualand Daisies from a tented camp
Pippa speaks to Charmane Johnston, about the Namaqua Flower Beach Camp which operates for just a few weeks of the year during peak wildflower season. Lunch…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Visiting the Oude Molen Eco village
Pippa speaks to Kelly Mansfield and Georgie Ravenscroft about the Oude Molen Eco Village which has a range of small business enterprises including music…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Travelling on a South African budget
Bianca speaks to Shirley-Anne Henry, a seasoned expert at Flight Centre Travel Group South Africa, about how South Africans can get the best value in tough…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonConsumer Talk: Travel insurance discrepancies
Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about travel insurance exclusions that might come back to bite you, and they revisit last week’s…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Township tours for a new generation
Pippa speaks to Buntu Matole, the co-founder of ABCD Travel, about this township tourism travel company that operates out of Khayelitsha. Lunch with Pippa…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Exploring South America and the Antarctic Peninsula
Pippa speaks to Karoline Hanks, a long-distance runner and environmental activist about her travels to the southernmost tip of South America and some of the…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Armchair travel to Madeira
Pippa speaks to artist Leah Hawker and Fatima Robertson about how the Portuguese city of Madeira has close historical ties to Woodstock, South Africa. See…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: The Heidelberg Giant Pumpkin Festival
Pippa speaks to The Heidelberg Giant Pumpkin Festival event organiser, Altus Joubert about pumpkins, the festival and the weekend it entails. See…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Solms-Delta Oesfees celebrates harvest
Pippa speaks to Prof Mark Solms about the Solms-Delta Oesfees happening on 29 March 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Listener travel adventure sailing around the world
Pippa speaks to listeners Rob and Muzzi Hoole, who just completed an 8-year round the world journey on board their catamaran Lalamanzi. See…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Bravecations and heritage holidays are new travel trends
Pippa speaks to Dorcas Dlamini Mbele, Area Commercial Director for Marriott International – Sub-Saharan Africa about a rise in people booking…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: New slow hiking trail in De Mond Reserve
Pippa speaks to Luke Folb from CapeNature about South Africa’s first slow hiking trail in the De Mond Reserve near Arniston. The 2 day trail has been…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Sand safari in Namibia
Pippa speaks travel writer and publicist Allison Foat, who recently took a journey to Namibia where she got to experience a sand safari. See…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Listener Travel log – Biking in the Balkans
Pippa speaks to listeners Anchen Sass and her husband Bernd about their biking adventures, most recently through the Balkans. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Blind Scooter Guy on adventure to donate mobility canes
Pippa speaks to Blind Scooter Guy, Chris Venter and Michael Burton-Durham before they set off on another 2-wheeled journey, traversing South Africa to visit…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: All-inclusive holidays – pros and cons
Pippa speaks to Lynette Machiri, the Customer Experience Leader at Flight Centre South Africa about the pros and cons of all-inclusive holidays. See…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: La Motte Wine Estate refreshes its offering for 2025
Pippa speaks to the CEO of La Motte Wine Estate, Hein Koegelenberg, about the refresh of the historic wine estate’s offering for 2025. See…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Discover Stellenbosch’s many museums
Pippa speaks to the education officer at Stellenbosch Museum, Lamees Petersen, about the different museums and historical homes you can explore in…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: New book on 60 shipwrecks on Western Cape coast
Pippa speaks to the authors of Wood, Iron and Steel which examines the many shipwrecks that dot our Western Cape coastline. Bruce Henderson and Kelly Graham…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel & Tourism: Yzerfontein Tourism and Art Route Exhibition
Pippa speaks to Ann Heyns, manager of Swartland Tourism about the West Coast town of Yzerfontein and also Ami Smuts who runs YZer Art Route, an art expo…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel & Tourism: German man completes his run across Africa for charity
Pippa speaks to Fritz Sitte, a 27-year-old German national, who completed his run across Africa to raise funds for Viva con Agua – a local NGO promoting access…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Sea Point swimming pool upgrade and reopening
Pippa speaks to councillor Nicola Jowell about the Sea Point swimming pool reopening after a sinkhole was discovered in September. See omnystudio.com/listener…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: New guide to the Western Cape’s Tidal Pools
Pippa speaks to author Serai Dowling about her book, A Guide to Tidal Pools of the Western Cape. She is a writer, photographer, and open-water swimmer. See…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Travel and Tourism: Touring CT by helicopter
Pippa speaks to Gary Wilson, MD of NAC Helicopters about being named the 'Helicopter Charters Global Winner 2024' at the prestigious World Luxury Travel…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Sailor Greg Were circumnavigates the globe
Pippa speaks to Greg Were, who is hoping to break the world record for the smallest vessel ever to solo sail around the globe nonstop and unassisted. See…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Spanish trip for heroic delivery driver
Pippa speaks to delivery driver Sixolile Nqeketo and Nic Vroom, COO for DPD Laser, after their trip to Spain for a driver challenge. See…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel & Tourism: Ceres Rail Company takes you on a steam train ride into history
Pippa speaks to Rick Botha from the Ceres Railway Company about the nostalgic steam train rides they offer to Elgin Railway Market and Simon’s Town, among…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Mount Nelson Hotel celebrates its 125th birthday
Pippa speaks to Luke Lawrence Barry, executive chef at the hotel, and Gabrielle Palmer, spokesperson for Belmond Hotels, about the Pink Lady's 125th birthday…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: How to prevent passport issues which could ruin your holiday
Pippa speaks to Lynette Machiri, Customer Experience Leader at Flight Centre South Africa, about ensuring your passport is up to date and ready to travel. See…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: London writer cycles across Africa to Cape Town
Pippa speaks Jake Thorpe, a London writer, who has cycled from the UK to Cape Town. Follow his adventure on substack - https://twowheelgypsyqueen.substack.com…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Tips on taking a sailing holiday
Pippa speaks to Nicci Welgemoed, from Sunsail, who have over 50 years of experience in creating sailing holidays, with destinations all over the world and…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonConsumer Talk: Irish Visas, Bok jerseys and more
Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how the new requirement for South African citizens visiting Ireland to get a visa is throwing many…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: West Coast wildflowers are blooming
Pippa speaks to Carmen Lerm, the founder of West Coast Way, about where the best place is to see the West Coast wildflowers. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Explore the Isle of Man
Pippa speaks to Richard Mulholland, a South African living on the Isle of Man about the island as a tourist destination and how he enjoys living there. See…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Sutherland, a star-gazer and snow-seeker’s paradise
Pippa speaks to Patrick Woudt, professor in the Astronomy Department at the University of Cape Town, about UCT’s centre for extra-mural studies, who will be…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Author Ash Bhardwaj on his book, Why We Travel
Pippa speaks to Ash Bhardwaj, an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, about his new book, Why We Travel – a Journey into Human Motivation. See…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Travel writer Allison Foat on her boat safari experience
Pippa speaks to travel writer Allison Foat, who recently returned from a safari experience in Botswana, all about the adventure. She gives tips on among others…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Tips on how to get the best price for Airline tickets
Pippa speaks to the Linda Scott-Hayward, a senior commercial manager for Travelstart, who gives tips and tricks on getting great prices for airline tickets See…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel and Tourism: Exploring Papua New Guinea through our listeners’ eyes
Pippa speaks to Cara and Dorian Borcherds, Capetonians who own a diving business in New Ireland Province, located on one of the outer islands of the Bismarck…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: The new HEAT Arts Festival wakes up Cape Town this winter
Crystal speaks to the Founder of the new HEAT Arts Festival, Mary Corrigall. They’ll be putting on 12 days of activities, including opera performances, a…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Visit the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Pippa speaks to Michael Lutzeyer about the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve near Gansbaai. The reserve was one of the private sponsors who made it possible for…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel to one of South Africa’s oldest wine estates, Vergenoegd Löw Estate
Pippa Hudson speaks to Corius Visser, the MD of Vergenoegd Low Estate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Rainbow Runner Keith Boyd completes his record-breaking run through Africa to encourage youth voters
Pippa Hudson is in conversation with Keith Boyd, a joint British South African citizen who heads up an NPO called Rainbow Leaders. See omnystudio.com/listener…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Alderman James Vos on the benefits of the cruise ship industry
Pippa Hudson speaks to City of Cape Town Mayco member for Economic Opportunities, James Vos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Labia Theatre celebrates its 75th anniversary
Pippa speaks to the current owner of the Labia Theatre Ludi Kraus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Visit Sophiatown with a VR experience
Pippa speaks to Izak Potgieter, the driving force behind the project led by the University of Johannesburg, seeking to recapture the memory of Sophiatown and…
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Exploring the tunnels under Cape Town
Pippa speaks tunnel tours with Matt WeisseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Adventure cycle race through the Tankwa Karoo
Pippa Hudson speaks to the founder of Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race, Jeremy Crowder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wander the World with Pippa HudsonTravel: Kruger Untamed
Pippa speaks to tracker extraordinaire Alex van den Heever. He co-owns Kruger Untamed through his business World Trackers. See omnystudio.com/listener for…