Wander the World with Pippa Hudson

Saskia Falken speaks to travel journalist, registered tour guide, guidebook author, and editor of eagerjourneys.com, Iga Motylska, about her recent journey on The Blue Train. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show.  This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by for...

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Michelle du Plessis, Managing Director of the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa, and Sarah Barratt, the newly crowned Safari Guide of the Year 2026, about the competition and what it takes to be a world-class safari guide. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by...

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to horticulturist Morne Faulhammer about his travels to the island of Borneo. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus co...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Andy Selfe, who led the restoration of Moster’s Mill, about the history of the mill and its significance in Cape Town’s history. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week al...

Pippa Hudson speaks to extreme open-water and ice swimmer Ryan Stramrood about his extreme swims, which have taken him to the most remote and beautiful waterways around the world. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spir...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Tony Lourens, who has been involved in climbing and mountaineering for over 45 years, and is passionate about everything to do with the sport of climbing.  Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Californian skater Jason Vanporppol, who’s just completed a 106-day journey on a skateboard from Uganda to Cape Town to raise funds for a skatepark in Uganda. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventur...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Nelmari Lubbe from Breede Valley Tourism and Marili McElhinney, the marketing manager for Van Loveren Family Vineyards, about the impact of the devastating floods in the area Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by he...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Nicci Cloete, a certified executive coach who has facilitated silent retreats for the past decade after attending one that completely transformed her own life. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous s...

Pippa Hudson speaks to travel writer Allison Foat as they share their experiences of visiting Paris and France. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus conversations on hea...

Saskia Falken, standing in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Luzuko Mteto, the owner of a new luxury villa which recently opened in Khayelitsha. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Nikos Leontis, who recently completed a 43-thousand kilometre road-trip that ended right here in Cape Town. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus c...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Willie Olivier, who recently published a new Visitor’s Guide to the Etosha National Park. Willie is a seasoned traveller in southern Africa by foot and road, and has authored several hiking and travel guides for this region. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, th...

Pippa speaks to Barry Mare about his three-month stay in Portugal this year. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus conversations on health, wealth and the environment. Th...

Pippa Hudson is in conversation with Sue Maude, curator of the Fish Hoek Valley Museum, about this lesser-known South Peninsula gem that showcases the rich history of the valley and its surrounding areas.  They also discuss the newly launched virtual reality experience bringing its ancient past to life. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, a...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Martin Myers about his latest adventure to Vietnam. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus conversations on health, wealth and the environment. Than...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Bongani Mnisi, SANParks Regional General Manager, about visiting the Overseer’s Cottage on Table Mountain. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, p...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Sophie Bel, the consul general of France in Cape Town about the Francophonie Festival and travel to France. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus c...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Martin Hatcheul, spokesperson for Classic Rail, about the upgrade and return of the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus conv...

Pippa Hudson speaks to adventure guide, Santie Gouw, about her hiking expedition planned for Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus con...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Lauricia van Niekerk, MMC of the Drakenstein Municipality responsible for Tourism, Sport and Recreation, about Paarl and Wellington as hidden tourism gems. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spiri...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Heine Wieben and Daria Rasmussen, the founders of a high-end retreat in the Cederberg, called Bliss and Stars.  Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issue...

Pippa Hudson speaks to travel writer, Allison Foat, about travel trends for 2026. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show.  This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lif...

Pippa Hudson speaks to Gintare Kavaliūnaitė from Go Vilnius, the city’s official tourism board about visiting Vilnius in Lithuania. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show.  This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and w...

Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Shirley-Anne McQuade, Western Cape Regional Manager for Flight Centre about what voluntourism really looks like, how to do it responsibly, and whether it’s something ordinary families can actually enjoy — not just endure. Tags Lunch with Pippa Hudson, Pippa Hudson, CapeTalk, Wander the World, voluntourism, Flight Centre See omnystudio.com/l...