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.

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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&rsquo;s something ordinary families can actually enjoy &mdash; not just endure.
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Lunch with Pippa Hudson. Time to catch up on what's been happening in the City for both lifestyle and news subjects.

Lunch with Pippa Hudson. Time to catch up on what's been happening in the City for both lifestyle and news subjects.

Lunch 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 wide — or discovered magic close to home. From solo journeys and family holidays to responsible tourism and luxury escapes, this is travel talk that fuels your imagination and feeds your soul.

Tune in, dream big, and let your next adventure begin.
Only on CapeTalk.

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&rsquo;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&rsquo;ve ventured far and wide &mdash; or discovered magic close to home. From solo journeys and family holidays to responsible tourism and luxury escapes, this is travel talk that fuels your imagination and feeds your soul.
Tune in, dream big, and let your next adventure begin. Only on CapeTalk.

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. 

Wander the World with Pippa Hudson

Afternoons with Pippa. Time to catch up on what's been happening in the City for both lifestyle and news subjects.

Pippa Hudson completed her Honours degree in English at the University of Witwatersrand.

Pippa trained in radio news at Johannesburg’s ABC Ulwazi broadcasting school.

Her on-air career started in 1998 as a news reporter at Classic FM, and a year later she moved to Cape Town to join a commercial radio station where she was later promoted first to News Editor and then to Station Manager in 2003.

Wander the World – Exploring Voluntourism as a holiday  option

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Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to David Parry-Davies, Founder of the Eco-Logic Awards about celebrating South Africa’s most ecologically intelligent individuals, organisations and innovations.

 

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 lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

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Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to David Parry-Davies, Founder of the Eco-Logic Awards about celebrating South Africa&rsquo;s most ecologically intelligent individuals, organisations and innovations.
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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 lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth &amp; the environment.&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson&nbsp;
Listen live&nbsp;on Primedia+&nbsp;weekdays&nbsp;between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time)&nbsp;to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>&nbsp;
For more from the show, go to <a href="https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs">https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs</a>&nbsp;or find all the catch-up podcasts here&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/fDJWe69">https://buff.ly/fDJWe69</a>&nbsp;
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Eco-Logic awards celebrates people and companies saving the environment

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Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson,  speaks to Melanie Brummer, the founder of the Up-Cycled Cloth Collective, a global community that helps people rethink waste, creativity, and dignity through upcycling.

 

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 lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson 

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 

Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
 
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Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson, &nbsp;speaks to Melanie Brummer, the founder of the Up-Cycled Cloth Collective, a global community that helps people rethink waste, creativity, and dignity through upcycling.
&nbsp;
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 lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth &amp; the environment.&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson&nbsp;
Listen live&nbsp;on Primedia+&nbsp;weekdays&nbsp;between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time)&nbsp;to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>&nbsp;
For more from the show, go to <a href="https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs">https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs</a>&nbsp;or find all the catch-up podcasts here&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/fDJWe69">https://buff.ly/fDJWe69</a>&nbsp;
Subscribe to the CapeTalk&nbsp;Daily and&nbsp;Weekly&nbsp;Newsletters&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Follow us on social media:&nbsp; &nbsp; CapeTalk on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>&nbsp; CapeTalk on TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>&nbsp; CapeTalk on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>&nbsp; CapeTalk on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>&nbsp; CapeTalk on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a>&nbsp;

Up-cycled Cloth Collective transforms textiles for new uses

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Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Dave Elcock, the skipper of Solitaire, which is taking on the Cape2Rio yacht race to help raise funds and awareness for the Vista Nova school.

 

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 lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. 

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson 

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 

Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
 
Follow us on social media: 
 
CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk 
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CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 
CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 

Saskia Falken, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to Dave Elcock, the skipper of Solitaire, which is taking on the Cape2Rio yacht race to help raise funds and awareness for the Vista Nova school.
&nbsp;
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 lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10 pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth &amp; the environment.&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson&nbsp;
Listen live&nbsp;on Primedia+&nbsp;weekdays&nbsp;between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time)&nbsp;to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk">https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk</a>&nbsp;
For more from the show, go to <a href="https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs">https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs</a>&nbsp;or find all the catch-up podcasts here&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/fDJWe69">https://buff.ly/fDJWe69</a>&nbsp;
Subscribe to the CapeTalk&nbsp;Daily and&nbsp;Weekly&nbsp;Newsletters&nbsp;<a href="https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5">https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; Follow us on social media:&nbsp; &nbsp; CapeTalk on Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk">https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk</a>&nbsp; CapeTalk on TikTok:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk">https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk</a>&nbsp; CapeTalk on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/">https://www.instagram.com/</a>&nbsp; CapeTalk on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/CapeTalk">https://x.com/CapeTalk</a>&nbsp; CapeTalk on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567">https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567</a>&nbsp;

Cape2Rio team Solitaire to support Vista Nova School

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