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EPISODE · Aug 1, 2026 · 10 MIN

Arriving in Victoria: Rain, Permits, and First Steps

from Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur · host Chantal Ladouceur

In the first episode, Chantal lands in Seychelles, navigates the visitor's permit process, and begins settling into Victoria. She explores the market, the clock tower, and the practicalities of daily life, from bus passes to rent, with her characteristic calm and wonder. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Seychelles: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Seychelles guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Victoria, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Seychelles International Airport, Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, Department of Immigration, Mount Fleuri, Victoria Clock Tower, National Museum of History, Gotcha cafe, SPTC Bus Terminal. Covered: arrival and orientation, visa and immigration, introduction to Victoria landmarks, cost of living and daily expenses, local transport (buses), preliminary encounters with Creole culture. Chapters:00:00 Victoria00:44 Department of Immigration02:13 Quiet room03:09 Mount Fleuri05:15 Victoria Clock Tower07:29 Bus interior08:53 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #VictoriaSeychelles #SeychellesTravel #MahéIsland #IndianOcean #CreoleCulture #VictoriaClockTower #SeychellesMarket #IslandLiving #SeychellesVisa #SeychellesBuses #KariZourit #Moutya #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #SeychellesExpat #IslandLife #WinterTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

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