Places I Remember with Lea Lane

Namibia, Africa: Skeleton Coast, Towering Dunes, Endangered Cheetahs


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Dr. 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.
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Dr. Laurie Marker is the founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Go to cheetah.org.
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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.
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