Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop

Fatou explores the quiet dawn of Linguère, visits the historic ruins at Yang-Yang, and reflects on the Djolof kingdom's legacy amidst the greening Ferlo. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Linguère, Senegal. Places in this episode: Linguere, Yang-Yang, Dialou Rail quarter, Place de l'ancienne gare ferroviaire, Teddy's Coffee, Credit Mutuel Du Senegal, La cabane sauvage, Réserve de faune du Ferlo Nord. Covered: Djolof Kingdom History, Ferlo Wildlife Reserves, Linguere Local Logistics, Yang-Yang Ruins Visit, Daily Costs in Linguere. Chapters:00:00 Dialou Rail quarter02:57 Yang-Yang06:28 La cabane sauvage A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #Linguere #Ferlo #DjolofKingdom #YangYang #SahelCulture #TravelSenegal #WestAfrica #HistoricalSites #WildlifeReserves #LocalEconomy #CulturalHeritage #SenegalFood #FulaniPeople #LougaRegion #TravelTips #SenegalVlog #AfricanHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou explores the relocated Friday market at the old railway station in Linguère, discusses the economic and practical realities of living in the town including cash needs, residence permits, and SIM cards. She reflects on the historical significance of the Djolof kingdom and the natural beauty of the greening Ferlo reserves. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Linguère, Senegal. Places in this episode: Teddy’s Coffee, Agence CMS Linguère, Place de l’ancienne gare ferroviaire, Gare ferroviaire de Linguère, West-end dairy cooperative, Nguith, Le Café du Rail, Credit Mutuel Du Senegal. Covered: Linguere Market Culture, Ferlo Seasonal Ecology, Residence Permit Logistics, Local Economy and Costs, Railway Heritage, Fulani Pastoral Life. Chapters:00:00 Teddy’s Coffee01:20 Agence CMS Linguère03:25 Gare ferroviaire de Linguère06:19 Le Café du Rail08:36 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #Linguere #LougaRegion #FerloReserve #DjolofKingdom #WestAfricaTravel #SenegalLife #MarketCulture #SahelLiving #CIECard #WildlifeConservation #LocalEconomy #TravelTips #NomadicLife #SenegalFood #DairyCooperative #RailwayHistory #WolofCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou explores the Djolof royal heritage at Yang-Yang, navigates the practicalities of living in the Sahel, and reflects on the greening Ferlo reserves. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Linguère, Senegal. Places in this episode: Yang-Yang, Ferlo National Park, Alboury Ndiaye fortification, Teddy's Coffee, Agence CMS Linguère, Nguith Village, Place de l'ancienne gare ferroviaire, Dialou Rail quarter. Covered: Yang-Yang Historical Site, Ferlo Wildlife Reserves, Residency Permit Logistics, Local Economy and Costs, Djolof Kingdom Heritage. Chapters:00:00 Yang-Yang03:09 Alboury Ndiaye fortification06:16 Gare ferroviaire de Linguère09:18 Agence CMS Linguère A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #LinguereSenegal #FerloReserve #JolofEmpire #SenegalHistory #TravelSenegal #LougaRegion #SahelLife #CulturalHeritage #WildlifeWatching #SenegalFood #ExpatLifeSenegal #DjollofKingdom #NatureTravel #AfricanHistory #SenegalTourism #SahelAdventures #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou navigates the relocated Friday market at Linguère's old railway station, explores the greening Ferlo reserves, and shares practical advice on cash, SIMs, and residence permits. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Linguère, Senegal. Places in this episode: Linguere, Louga Region, Place de l'ancienne gare ferroviaire, Gare ferroviaire de Linguere, Teddy's Coffee, Ferlo Reserves, Yang-Yang, Dialou Rail quarter. Covered: Linguere Market Culture, Ferlo Seasonal Ecology, Residence Permit Logistics, Local Economy and Costs, Railway Heritage, Fulani Pastoral Life. Chapters:00:00 Louga Region03:08 Dialou Rail quarter05:58 Yang-Yang07:48 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #Linguere #FerloReserve #LougaRegion #SenegalLife #AfricanSahel #TravelTips #NomadicLife #WildlifeConservation #CulturalHeritage #DjolofKingdom #MarketDay #SenegalFood #TravelVlog #OffTheBeatenPath #WestAfrica #SustainableTravel #LocalGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou explores the Friday louma market at the old railway station, visits Teddy's Coffee for a quiet moment, and reflects on the greening Ferlo and local logistics. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Linguère, Senegal. Places in this episode: Teddy's Coffee, Place de l'ancienne gare ferroviaire, Dialou Rail quarter, Yang-Yang, West-end dairy cooperative, Gare routiere, Maison de la Culture Douta Seck. Covered: Linguere Market Culture, Ferlo Seasonal Ecology, Residence Permit Logistics, Local Economy and Costs, Railway Heritage, Fulani Pastoral Life. Chapters:00:00 Teddy's Coffee03:19 Dialou Rail quarter06:16 Yang-Yang09:13 West-end dairy cooperative11:59 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #Linguere #Ferlo #LougaRegion #DjolofKingdom #WestAfricaTravel #SenegalCulture #MarketDay #PastoralLife #Teranga #TravelTips #SenegalFood #WildlifeSenegal #HistoricalSites #CulturalImmersion #Sahel #TravelPodcast #FatouDiop https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou drives south from Matam through the greening Ferlo, arriving in Linguère. She explores the town's railway history, the weekly market, and the practicalities of settling into a cash-based Sahelian hub. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Linguère, Senegal. Places in this episode: Linguere, Matam, Ferlo, Gare ferroviaire de Linguere, Hotel Amadou Seck, Restaurant senegalais chez codou la brise, Place de l'ancienne gare ferroviaire, Gare routiere. Covered: Linguere arrival, Ferlo pastoral life, Practical travel logistics, Railway history, Local markets. Chapters:00:00 Matam01:28 Bush02:50 Place de l'ancienne gare ferroviaire05:09 Ferlo07:02 Cafe08:51 Alboury Ndiaye fortification10:54 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #Linguere #FerloReserve #DjolofKingdom #SahelLife #MatamToLinguere #SenegalFood #Teranga #TravelSenegal #AfricanHistory #WildlifeSenegal #LougaRegion #CulturalTravel #SlowTravel #WestAfrica #NomadicLife #SenegalCulture #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou’s final full day in Matam as the Senegal River swells. She navigates the rising waters, visits the regional library, checks her residence permit status, and shares practical tips for travelers heading north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Matam, Senegal. Places in this episode: Soubalo, Tantaji, Gourel-Sérigne, Bibliothèque régionale de Matam, Restaurant Ibrahima Dia, Caffe Noliane, La Gouvernance, Matam Regional Stadium. Covered: River flood levels, Residence permit bureaucracy, Local market economy, Cultural preservation, Daily costs in Matam, Leaving Matam. Chapters:00:00 Soubalo01:47 Tantaji03:31 Bibliothèque régionale de Matam05:11 La Gouvernance06:40 Restaurant Ibrahima Dia08:20 Gourel-Sérigne A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #Matam #FoutaToro #SenegalRiver #Hivernage #Teranga #Halpulaar #WestAfricaTravel #SenegalCulture #TravelPodcast #FatouDiop #SenegalFood #RiverLife #TravelTips #ResidencePermit #Soudure #AfricanHistory #Pirogue https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou spends her final full day in Matam as the Senegal River swells, exploring the historic Soubalo quarter, the central market, and the regional library before preparing to move on. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Matam, Senegal. Places in this episode: Soubalo, Tantaji, Senegal River, Réwoyel, Marché central de Matam, Bibliothèque régionale de Matam, La Gouvernance, Restaurant Ibrahima Dia. Covered: Matam daily life and markets, River flood levels and hivernage, Soubalo quarter history and geography, Residence permit (CIE) application process, Local market economy and pricing, Post-Mawlid Gamou atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Soubalo01:38 Tantaji03:20 Marché central de Matam06:49 Bonaba Cafe08:17 Matam A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Matam #SenegalTravel #FoutaToro #SenegalRiver #Hivernage #Soubalo #Halpulaar #Teranga #TravelPodcast #WestAfrica #CulturalHeritage #RiverLife #LeanSeason #MatamRegion #SenegalCulture #TravelTips #ResidencePermit #LocalFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Day six in Matam as the Senegal River swells, exploring the historic Soubalo quarter, navigating local markets, and reflecting on the seasonal rhythms of Fouta Toro. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Matam, Senegal. Places in this episode: Soubalo, Tantaji, Gourel-Sérigne, Navel, Réwoyel, Ndouloumadji Dembé, Ourossogui, La Gouvernance. Covered: River flood levels and hivernage, Soubalo quarter history and geography, Residence permit (CIE) application process, Local market economy and pricing, Post-Mawlid Gamou atmosphere, Regional sports and cultural pride. Chapters:00:00 Soubalo02:13 Ourossogui04:32 Diawling National Park07:02 Gourel-Sérigne09:10 Ogo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MatamSenegal #FoutaToro #SenegalRiver #HivernageSeason #SoubaloQuarter #HalpulaarCulture #TravelSenegal #LiveInSenegal #TerangaHospitality #WestAfricaTravel #SenegalFood #Thieboudienne #RiverLife #MatamRegion #SenegalCulture #PulaarLanguage #DjoudjWetlands #SineSaloum https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou marks her fifth day in Matam as the Senegal River swells and the floodplain wakes up. She visits the riverside quay, checks on the markets, joins a women's dyeing cooperative, and reflects on the Mawlid season and the region's quiet resilience. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Matam, Senegal. Places in this episode: Marché central de Matam, Restaurant Ibrahima Dia, Bibliothèque régionale de Matam, Centre culturel régional de Matam, Matu Cafè, Sunu Makane/Chez Seck, La Gouvernance, Soubalo quarter. Covered: River flood season, Mawlid Gamou aftermath, Food insecurity lean season, Pulaar language revival, Sabar drumming, Regional football pride, Matam daily life and markets. Chapters:00:00 River01:30 Angle Fadel02:42 Restaurant Ibrahima Dia04:00 Centre culturel régional de Matam06:30 Soubalo quarter07:17 La Gouvernance A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Senegal #Matam #SenegalTravel #FoutaToro #Halpulaar #SenegalRiver #Mawlid #Gamou #SeekTravel #AfricaTravel #Pulaar #Sabar #Thieboudienne #MatamRegion #RiverLife #CulturalHeritage #TravelSenegal #LeanSeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou explores Matam's central market, reflects on the river's low level and the soudure lean season, visits the classified forest, and enjoys a sabar drumming session. She shares practical tips on local transport, banking, and the CIE process. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Matam, Senegal. Places in this episode: Marché central de Matam, Soubalo, Tantaji, Centre culturel régional de Matam, La Gouvernance, Grande Mosquée de Matam, Ourossogui. Covered: Market economy and soudure, Sabar drumming practice, River low water impact, Regional security and Gamou, Banking and SIM practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Tantaji01:25 Soubalo03:05 Centre culturel régional de Matam05:29 Ourossogui07:02 Quiet room night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Matam #Senegal #SenegalTravel #FoutaToro #Halpulaar #SabarDrums #RiverSenegal #Hivernage #Soudure #FoodInsecurity #TravelAfrica #MatamMarket #Teranga #SenegalRiverValley #WestAfricaTravel #CulturalHeritage #OgoForest #MatamSenegal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou spends her third day in Matam watching the Senegal River run low, visiting the riverside market, and learning how the Gamou and regional security concerns shape daily life. She eats thieboudienne at Restaurant Ibrahima Dia, checks her CIE card status, and reflects on the river's quiet pulse. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Matam, Senegal. Places in this episode: Soubalo, Marché central de Matam, Restaurant Ibrahima Dia, Bibliothèque régionale de Matam, Centre culturel régional de Matam, Ouro Sogui Airport, Ourossogui. Covered: River economy, Regional security, Lean season food insecurity, Halpulaar culture, Matam history, Sabar drumming. Chapters:00:00 Soubalo01:38 Marché central de Matam03:02 Restaurant Ibrahima Dia05:08 Centre culturel régional de Matam07:20 Ouro Sogui Airport A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Matam #SenegalTravel #FoutaToro #SenegalRiver #Soubalo #TambacoundaRegion #Thieboudienne #Sabar #Teranga #Hivernage #WestAfricaTravel #MatamRegion #SinesSaloum #Ferlo #Halpulaar #SenegalFood #TravelPodcast #VisiterleSenegal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou spends a rain-soaked day in Matam watching the Senegal River run low, exploring the historic Soubalo quarter, joining a sabar class at the cultural centre, and sharing dinner with new friends. Practical notes on SIM cards, banks, and food costs are woven in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Matam, Senegal. Places in this episode: Résidence hôtelière Bergmann, Soubalo, Old Soubalo market, Grande Mosquée de Matam, Bibliothèque régionale de Matam, Tantaji, Angle Fadel, Restaurant Ibrahima Dia. Covered: Matam local food and markets, Sabar drum culture, River low water impact, Library and heritage in Matam, Ethnic Halpulaar culture, Daily costs in Matam, Security awareness in border region, Cultural centre activities. Chapters:00:00 Résidence hôtelière Bergmann00:42 Soubalo02:51 Grande Mosquée de Matam05:38 Centre culturel régional de Matam07:01 Night street in matam07:45 Mawa's Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Matam #Senegal #SenegalTravel #FoutaToro #SabarDrum #SenegalRiver #WestAfrica #RiverTravel #CulturalTravel #FoodTourSenegal #MatamSenegal #Halpulaar #Teranga #Thieboudienne #Soubalo #TravelAfrica #SenegalFood #MatamTravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou travels from Podor to Matam along the Senegal River, arriving in the heart of Fouta Toro. She navigates a quiet town, a remarkably low river, and reflects on the lean season's realities while uncovering the region's history and practicalities. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Matam, Senegal. Places in this episode: Podor, Ourossogui, Oréfondé, Marché central de Matam, Soubalo, Restaurant Ibrahima Dia, Centre culturel régional de Matam, Matu Cafè. Covered: Hivernage and river levels, Food insecurity in Fouta Toro, Exploration of Matam's historic quarters, Practical travel info for Matam, Sabar culture and local arts, Gamou and regional security. Chapters:00:00 Podor01:15 Ourossogui03:13 Forêt classée de Matam04:33 Soubalo06:48 Centre culturel régional de Matam08:10 Matam A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #Matam #FoutaToro #SenegalRiver #Hivernage #TravelPodcast #AfricaTravel #Thieboudienne #SabarDrumming #RoadTrip #MatamMarket #Lifestyle #TravelTips #Mawlid #Soudure #SenegalCulture #RiverLife #PracticalTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

On her final day in Podor, Fatou watches the morning river traffic from the old quay, shares breakfast with a fisherwoman, checks in on her CIE card, and reflects on the flood crest and the town's patient rhythm before her journey south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Podor, Senegal. Places in this episode: Quai de Podor, restaurant chez Marie, SISTERHOOD Coffee shop, Marché de Podor, Sinthiane quarter, Fort de Podor, Resto du port, Souïma quarter. Covered: Podor quay morning life and fishing, Subalbe fishermen river economy, Fort de Podor museum visit, CIE card status check, Sabar drumming session in Souima. Chapters:00:00 Quai de Podor04:24 Marché de Podor05:40 Sinthiane quarter06:24 Resto du port07:59 Souïma quarter A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Podor #SenegalTravel #SenegalRiver #FloodSeason #Hivernage #Thieboudienne #SabarDrum #IleAMorfil #FatouDiop #RiverLife #FoutaToro #WestAfricaTravel #TravelPodcast #CulturalTravel #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

On her final day in Podor, Fatou helps with the last of the flood-season chores, shares a meal of thieboudienne with friends at Resto du port, and watches the river climb toward its peak. A reflection on leaving, on what the hivernage renews, and on the generosity that defines this town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Podor, Senegal. Places in this episode: Quai de Podor, SISTERHOOD Coffee shop, Lao Demba, Île à Morfil, Maison Foy, Fort de Podor, Musée régional de Podor, Resto du port. Covered: Farewell to Podor, Flood crest observation, Home cooking and thieboudienne, Local generosity and teranga, River town reflections, Preparing for next leg of journey. Chapters:00:00 Quai de Podor01:03 SISTERHOOD Coffee shop02:01 Lao Demba04:37 Fort de Podor05:38 Resto du port07:02 Quiet street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PodorSenegal #SenegalRiver #Hivernage #SenegalTravel #RiverLife #Thieboudienne #BaabaMaal #FortDePodor #QuaiDePodor #FloodSeason #SenegalFood #TravelSenegal #WestAfricaTravel #PodorDiaries #SlowTravel #FerloRegion #Teranga #SenegalCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou spends her seventh day in Podor travelling to nearby Fanaye, where the Gamou celebrations are underway. She takes in the preparations, reflects on the river's continued rise, and shares the practical costs of getting around this corner of the Senegal River valley. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Podor, Senegal. Places in this episode: Fanaye, Ile a Morfil, Resto du port, SISTERHOOD Coffee shop, Auberge du Tekrour, Quai de Podor. Covered: Gamou Maouloud celebration, Community preparation and generosity, Sept-place travel and costs, River flood season observation, Local economy and daily life. Chapters:00:00 Ile a Morfil01:06 Fanaye03:12 Village05:14 Resto du port06:55 SISTERHOOD Coffee shop08:33 Auberge du Tekrour A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Senegal #Podor #Gamou #Maouloud #Fanaye #SenegalTravel #WestAfrica #RiverSenegal #Hivernage #FoutaToro #SenegalRiver #TravelDiaries #BaabaMaal #IleAMorfil #Thieboudienne #Sabar #Teranga #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

On day six in Podor, Fatou follows the rhythm of the old quay at high water, helps a neighbor with her dyeing work in Lao Demba, and reflects on the town's slow patience during hivernage. She checks on her CIE application, shares a meal at La Cabane du Pêcheur, and finds an evening of sabar drumming that ties the whole week together. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Podor, Senegal. Places in this episode: Quai de Podor, SISTERHOOD Coffee shop, Fort de Podor, Bir Podor, Maison Foy, Sinthiane, Lao Demba, Musée régional de Podor. Covered: Daily rhythm in Podor, Women's dyeing cooperative in Lao Demba, Musée régional de Podor, Sabar drumming culture, Patience and administrative waiting, Local food and costs. Chapters:00:00 Quai de Podor03:07 Lao Demba05:05 Musée régional de Podor07:02 Restaurant chez Poulot08:51 La cour du fleuve A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Podor #SenegalTravel #SenegalRiverValley #FatouDiop #PodorTravel #Hivernage #SenegalGuide #TravelAfrica #RiverLife #IndigoDyeing #SabarDrums #SenegaleseFood #PodorQuay #LaCourDuFleuve #RestaurantChezPoulot #SISTERHOODCoffee #CIESenegal #VisitSenegal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

On day five in Podor, Fatou returns to the Fort de Podor for a quieter look, considers the town's layered history from colonial trade to the present, checks on her CIE application, and reflects on the river's steady pulse during hivernage. With practical notes on local costs and a thoughtful close on what Podor's patience teaches. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Podor, Senegal. Places in this episode: Fort de Podor, Musée régional de Podor, Quai de Podor, Maison Foy, Restaurant chez Marie, SISTERHOOD Coffee shop, Sinthiane quarter, Bir Podor. Covered: Fort de Podor, Musée régional de Podor, River life, CIE residence permit, Hivernage weather, Baaba Maal music. Chapters:00:00 Fort de Podor02:21 Musée régional de Podor05:13 Sinthiane quarter06:56 SISTERHOOD Coffee shop08:17 Bir Podor10:05 Lao Demba A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Podor #SenegalTravel #SenegalRiver #Hivernage #RiverLife #BaabaMaal #FortDePodor #Thieboudienne #TravelAfrica #SlowTravel #SaintLouisRegion #MauritaniaBorder #RiverValley #Photography #CulturalTravel #CIEProcess #ExpatLifeSenegal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

On day four in Podor, Fatou climbs the ramparts of Fort de Podor, eats lunch at Restaurant chez Marie, cools off at SISTERHOOD Coffee shop, and checks in on her CIE residence card application, weaving practical costs and river-life reflections throughout. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Podor, Senegal. Places in this episode: Fort de Podor, Restaurant chez Marie, SISTERHOOD Coffee shop, La cour du fleuve, Resto du port, Ile à Morfil. Covered: Fort de Podor history and view, River flood season pace, Lunch at Restaurant chez Marie, Coffee at SISTERHOOD shop, CIE residence card wait, Evening music by the river. Chapters:00:00 River00:56 Fort de Podor04:57 SISTERHOOD Coffee shop06:39 La cour du fleuve08:47 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Podor #Senegal #SenegalTravel #RiverSenegal #Hivernage #Thieboudienne #BaabaMaal #FortDePodor #IleAMorfil #TravelAfrica #WestAfrica #PodorDiaries #SlowTravel #SenegalRiver #CafeCulture #SISTERHOODCoffee #PodorSenegal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou spends her third day in Podor at high water, crossing the river to Île à Morfil by pirogue, visiting the flooded gardens, and ending the day at a riverside café with the music of Baaba Maal. Practical tips on costs, boat hire, and the rhythm of river life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Podor, Senegal. Places in this episode: Podor quay, Ile à Morfil, Galoya village, Resto du port, SISTERHOOD Coffee shop. Covered: River flood season, Island gardens, Baaba Maal's music, Boat travel, Local food and prices, Daily rhythm of the river. Chapters:00:00 River01:15 Resto du port04:31 SISTERHOOD Coffee shop06:21 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Podor #SenegalRiver #IleAMorfil #BaabaMaal #Hivernage #RiverTravel #SenegalTravel #WestAfrica #Pirogue #FloodSeason #Thiou #SISTERHOODCoffee #RestoDuPort #SabarDrum #SenegalCulture #PodorGuide #TravelPodcast #RiverLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou spends the day in Podor's weekly market, sampling street food and watching the river trade at high water. She reflects on the music of Baaba Maal, the colonial trading post history, and the rhythm of the flood season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Podor, Senegal. Places in this episode: Place de l’indépendance de Podor, Fort de Podor, Resto du port, SISTERHOOD Coffee shop, Île à Morfil, La cour du fleuve. Covered: Podor weekly market and street food, River trade and flood season economy, Baaba Maal's regional influence and music culture, Boat trips to Ile à Morfil and island gardens, Colonial history of Fort de Podor, Local cost of living and food prices. Chapters:00:00 Podor01:36 Fort de Podor04:46 River06:48 SISTERHOOD Coffee shop08:56 La cour du fleuve A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Podor #SenegalTravel #SenegalRiver #BaabaMaal #IleAMorfil #Hivernage #TravelSenegal #WeeklyMarket #StreetFood #Thieboudienne #RiverLife #WestAfricaTravel #Teranga #Sabar #FloodSeason #SlowTravel #SenegalCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou continues up the Senegal River to Podor during hivernage, exploring the flooded waterfront, the colonial fort, and the river-island gardens on Île à Morfil. She eats street food at the weekly market, hears about Baaba Maal's hometown, and catches the last pirogue back before sunset. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Podor, Senegal. Places in this episode: La cour du fleuve, Fort de Podor, Île à Morfil, SISTERHOOD Coffee shop, Podor quay. Covered: river travel, flood season, colonial history, island gardens, local economy, Baaba Maal. Chapters:00:00 Roadside01:08 La cour du fleuve04:57 Île à Morfil07:00 SISTERHOOD Coffee shop09:02 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Podor #Senegal #SenegalRiver #Hivernage #RiverLife #PodorSenegal #IleAMorfil #BaabaMaal #SenegalTravel #WestAfrica #RiverJourney #FloodSeason #Teranga #Pirogue #SenegalGuide #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou spends her final evening in Saint-Louis with a pirogue ride across the river at sunset, a last meal in Guet Ndar, and a quiet reflection on the city's pulse. She shares what a day here costs, how to navigate the island, and why the regatta is still on everyone's mind. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Places in this episode: Faidherbe Bridge, Guet Ndar, Ndar Toute, Langue de Barbarie, Hôtel Etoile du Sud, Ndar Ndar music & café, La Louisiane. Covered: pirogue crossing, Guet Ndar fishing quarter, local food costs, jazz heritage, coastal erosion, regatta memories, transport and calèche, CIE process recap. Chapters:00:00 Faidherbe Bridge01:16 Guet Ndar03:43 Ndar Toute05:12 Hôtel Etoile du Sud06:04 La Louisiane07:06 Ndar Ndar music & café08:29 River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SaintLouisSenegal #SenegalTravel #GuetNdar #Thieboudienne #PirogueLife #FaidherbeBridge #Teranga #SenegalRiver #JazzFestival #TravelAfrica #Hivernage #CoastalErosion #SenegalEats #WolofGreetings #IslandLife #UNESCOHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou spends her final full day in Saint-Louis crossing the Faidherbe Bridge at dawn, sharing a calèche ride with a local elder, and soaking in the island's hivernage atmosphere before her departure upriver. She reflects on the city's colonial layers, the river's power, and the practical costs of her stay. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Places in this episode: Faidherbe Bridge, Île de Saint-Louis, Sor, Langue de Barbarie, Guet Ndar, Gouvernance, Place Faidherbe, Hôtel Etoile du Sud. Covered: Colonial history, Erosion, Local prices, Transport, Departure. Chapters:00:00 Faidherbe Bridge01:14 Guet Ndar03:31 Musée de la Photographie de Saint-Louis05:18 Sor06:15 Langue de Barbarie08:04 Chez Dasso09:06 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SaintLouisSenegal #FaidherbeBridge #SenegalTravel #Thieboudienne #GuetNdar #WestAfrica #Hivernage #SenegalRiver #SaintLouisIsland #TravelPodcast #SenegalLife #Gastronomy #ColonialHistory #MuseePhotoSaintLouis #ChezDasso #NdarNdar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou spends Assumption Day in Saint-Louis, reflecting on the city's layered history, the political tensions simmering beneath the surface, and the practical costs of living in this UNESCO island town. From a quiet cathedral to a lively street lunch, she captures the rhythm of a holiday in hivernage. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Places in this episode: Cathédrale de Saint-Louis, Faiderbe Bridge, Sor district, Guet Ndar, Chez Dasso, Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary. Covered: Assumption Day holiday, Saint-Louis cathedral and Catholic heritage, Political tensions in Saint-Louis, Hivernage storm experience. Chapters:00:00 Cathédrale de Saint-Louis01:24 Sor district03:20 Guet Ndar04:40 Market06:02 Cafe07:17 Chez Dasso08:52 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SaintLouisSenegal #AssumptionDay #SenegalTravel #Hivernage #Thieboudienne #GuetNdar #UNESCO #FaidherbeBridge #CathedraleDeSaintLouis #SenegalFood #WestAfricaTravel #SaintLouisIsland #SenegalPolitics #TravelPodcast #HiddenSenegal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou takes a pirogue up the Senegal River from Saint-Louis, navigating the high waters of hivernage toward the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary. Along the way she talks river pilots, the cost of the trip, and the quiet politics of this flooded borderland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Places in this episode: Faidherbe Bridge, Hydrobase quarter, Langue de Barbarie, Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary, Guet Ndar, Coconut cafe. Covered: Djoudj bird sanctuary trip, Boat travel on Senegal River, Hivernage flood season, River guide local economy, Assumption Day holiday. Chapters:00:00 Faidherbe Bridge00:51 Guet Ndar01:55 River, boat engine02:57 Bird calls, water05:12 River, quiet06:12 Coconut cafe07:45 Cafe interior, rainy street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Senegal #SaintLouisSenegal #DjoudjNationalPark #BirdWatching #SenegalRiver #PirogueTrip #TravelAfrica #Hivernage #SenegalTravel #Thieboudienne #WestAfrica #RiverJourney #Wetlands #DjoudjBirds #TravelPodcast #FatouInSenegal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou takes a slow morning stroll across the UNESCO island of Saint-Louis, from the Faidherbe Bridge to the cathedral, and ends with a thieboudienne lunch at La Linguere. Along the way, she reflects on the city's layered history, the weight of its political currents, and the small, grounding rituals of daily life — the bread, the coffee, the river breeze. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Places in this episode: Faidherbe Bridge, La Linguere, Cathédrale de Saint-Louis, Grande Mosquée de Saint-Louis, Lodo, Sindoné, Sor, Hydrobase. Covered: Saint-Louis island walking, Local food and costs, History and architecture, Political climate, Planning Djoudj trip, Cultural reflection. Chapters:00:00 Faidherbe Bridge01:36 Cafe interior03:14 Lodo04:52 Cathédrale de Saint-Louis06:36 Bar interior07:59 Sor A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SaintLouisSenegal #SenegalTravel #Thieboudienne #FaidherbeBridge #LodoQuarter #Sindone #DjoudjBirdSanctuary #Hivernage #Wolof #TravelAfrica #WestAfrica #SlowTravel #CulturalTravel #UNESCO #JazzVille #SenegalEvisa https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou spends her fifth day in Saint-Louis in Guet Ndar, watching the fishermen prepare for the sea and learning about the community's fight against coastal erosion. She eats thieboudienne at a local spot, visits the Dialawaly festival tribute, and reflects on the cost of living in a city on the edge. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Places in this episode: Guet Ndar, Faidherbe Bridge, François-Zola school, Farmers Coffee Shop, Hôtel Etoile du Sud. Covered: Guet Ndar fishing community, Coastal erosion impact, Dialawaly festival tribute, Local food costs, Saint-Louis politics, Hivernage weather patterns. Chapters:00:00 Guet Ndar02:06 Busy dirt street03:36 Faidherbe Bridge05:07 Hôtel Etoile du Sud06:42 Farmers Coffee Shop07:52 City rain10:22 Quiet room with fan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GuetNdar #SaintLouisSenegal #SenegalTravel #CoastalErosion #Thieboudienne #SenegaleseFood #Dialawaly #PapeSeck #WestAfrica #TravelPodcast #Hivernage #SenegalRiver #LangaDeBarbarie #SaintLouisJazz #TravelAfrica #Teranga #CulturalTravel #FishingLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou takes a pirogue out to the shifting river mouth, where the Senegal River meets the Atlantic. She reflects on the forces reshaping Saint-Louis — erosion, politics, and the living memory of the city's jazz age — and finds a quiet moment of understanding on the water. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Places in this episode: Langue de Barbarie, Guet Ndar, Faidherbe Bridge, Ndar Ndar music & café, Hôtel Etoile du Sud, Place Faidherbe. Covered: River and ocean geography, Coastal erosion, Local politics and student unrest, Music and culture, Local food and costs. Chapters:00:00 Guet Ndar03:56 Fish market05:03 Cafe interior06:09 Ndar Ndar music & café07:17 Hôtel Etoile du Sud A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SaintLouisSenegal #SenegalTravel #TravelWestAfrica #LangueDeBarbarie #GuetNdar #SenegalRiver #Hivernage #Djoudj #FaidherbeBridge #Thieboudienne #SenegalEats #TravelDiaries #AfricaTravel #CoastalErosion #SenegalJazz #WolofLanguage #Teranga https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou explores the Langue de Barbarie's fragile shoreline, the vibrant chaos of Guet Ndar, and the quiet drama of Saint-Louis's changing river mouth, all while navigating the city's politics and the cost of a pirogue ride. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Places in this episode: Langue de Barbarie, Guet Ndar, Ndar Toute, Pont Faidherbe, Restaurant La Galette, Place Faidherbe, Musée Jean Mermoz, Hôtel Etoile du Sud. Covered: Langue de Barbarie coastline, Guet Ndar fishing community, coastal erosion, local food costs, political context in Saint-Louis, planning Djoudj trip. Chapters:00:00 Langue de Barbarie00:56 Guet Ndar03:17 Ndar Toute04:53 Restaurant La Galette05:56 Pont Faidherbe07:00 Place Faidherbe08:04 Hôtel Etoile du Sud A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Senegal #SaintLouis #SenegalTravel #TravelAfrica #GuetNdar #LangueDeBarbarie #SenegalRiver #Thieboudienne #YassaPoulet #AfricaTravel #CoastalErosion #Djoudj #WestAfrica #TravelPodcast #SabarDrum #Teranga #Hivernage #Senegal2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou explores Saint-Louis's jazz heritage, visits the Guet Ndar fishing docks, takes a pirogue upriver, and reflects on the city's fading colonial elegance and the cost of living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Places in this episode: Hôtel Etoile du Sud, Place Faidherbe, Guet Ndar, Ndar Ndar music & café, La Kora, Hydrobase, Musée du CRDS, Restaurant La Galette. Covered: jazz history, fishing port, river trip, cost of living, erosion, museum. Chapters:00:00 Hôtel Etoile du Sud01:27 Guet Ndar03:11 La Kora04:16 Hydrobase06:03 Musée du CRDS07:11 Rain on tin roof08:20 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SaintLouisSenegal #SenegalTravel #JazzFestival #GuetNdar #SenegalRiver #DjoudjBirdPark #WestAfrica #TravelAfrica #SenegalCulture #PirogueTrip #LaKora #NdarNdarCafe #CRDSMuseum #Hivernage #Teranga #LangueDeBarbarie #SenegalFood #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou takes the N2 north from Dakar and crosses the Faidherbe Bridge into Saint-Louis, a UNESCO island city at the height of the rainy season. She explores the colonial architecture, the vibrant Guet Ndar fishing quarter, and settles into her new base for the Senegal River arc. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Places in this episode: Dakar, N2 Road, Pont Faidherbe, Sor, Place Faidherbe, Cathédrale de Saint-Louis, Grande Mosquée de Saint-Louis, Lodo. Covered: Arriving in Saint-Louis, Faidherbe Bridge and colonial island, Guet Ndar fishing quarter, Langue de Barbarie erosion, Local food and costs, Travel logistics from Dakar, Student unrest context at UGB, Hivernage storm experience. Chapters:00:00 Dakar01:46 Place Faidherbe03:27 Lodo04:55 Langue de Barbarie07:12 Farmers Coffee Shop A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SaintLouisSenegal #SenegalRiver #FaidherbeBridge #GuetNdar #LangueDeBarbarie #SenegalTravel #UnescoWorldHeritage #Hivernage #Thieboudienne #TravelAfrica #WestAfrica #DjoudjBirdPark #SlowTravel #SettleInSenegal #Ndar #SenegalCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

On her final day in Dakar, Fatou ties up loose ends, checks on her CIE card application, gets caught in a massive thunderstorm, and reflects on the rhythms of her first week before heading north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Dakar, Senegal. Places in this episode: Grand Yoff, Division de la Police des Étrangers et des Titres de Voyage (DPETV), KOTAO Coffee, Médina, Tilène Market, Maison de la Culture Douta Seck. Covered: CIE card application follow-up, Dakar hivernage storm, Sabar drumming farewell, Dakar cost of living reflections, Preparing to leave Dakar. Chapters:00:00 Grand Yoff00:59 KOTAO Coffee02:59 Médina04:20 Maison de la Culture Douta Seck05:52 Heavy rain07:09 Hotel room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dakar #SenegalTravel #Hivernage #Thieboudienne #SabarDrums #GrandYoff #DakarLife #ExpatLife #WestAfrica #SenegalPodcast #SlowTravel #AfricaTravel #KOTAO #DakarCity #SenegalRiver #TravelDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou spends her final full day in Dakar in a city holding its breath before a violent thunderstorm, packing up her new apartment, savouring one last plate of thieboudienne, and taking stock of everything a week of teranga has taught her. She checks in on the CIE card, wrestles with the BRT app, and closes out the arrival arc with a rooftop view of the rain. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Dakar, Senegal. Places in this episode: Grand Yoff, Plateau, Médina, Tilène Market, Soumbédioune Fish Market, KOTAO Coffee. Covered: CIE card waiting period, Dakar Dem Dikk ticketing upgrades, BRT app and digital payments, Hivernage storm experience, Wolof greetings and language practice, Departure preparations and reflections. Chapters:00:00 Grand Yoff00:44 Plateau03:28 Fish market05:44 KOTAO Coffee06:27 Rain on window07:43 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #DakarLife #Thieboudienne #WolofLanguage #TravelAfrica #DakarFood #SabarDrum #RainySeason #ExpatLife #AfricaVisa #SenegalGuide #Teranga #CIECard #DakarDemDikk #GrandYoff #Soumbédioune #Hivernage #Dakar2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

My drum is officially part of the apartment now, wedged between a fan and a stack of paperwork. But today, forgetting it wasn't an option—the beating heart of the city called. Join me as I embrace the post-Magal calm, navigate Dakar Dem Dikk's new ticket machines, and find my rhythm at the Maison de la Culture Douta Seck. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Dakar, Senegal. Places in this episode: Grand Yoff, Maison de la Culture Douta Seck, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Plateau, KOTAO Coffee, Iba Mar Diop Stadium. Covered: Sabar drumming lesson, Dakar Dem Dikk bus system and ticketing, Maison de la Culture Douta Seck, CIE residence card waiting period, Cost of living and local food prices, Post-Magal city atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Grand Yoff00:45 Maison de la Culture Douta Seck01:56 Iba Mar Diop Stadium03:44 Courtyard drumming06:26 KOTAO Coffee08:09 Plateau09:03 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dakar #Senegal #TravelSenegal #DakarDiaries #SabarDrums #MaisonDeLaCulture #GrandYoff #DakarDemDikk #Thieboudienne #KOTAOCoffee #SenegalTravel #WolofLanguage #RainySeason #DigitalNomadSenegal #WestAfricaTravel #Teranga #Hivernage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou tests Dakar's new BRT and city buses, navigates a post-Magal city, hunts for a rental flat in Grand Yoff, and starts learning the art of sabar drumming. Practical tips on transit, costs, and finding a home in the rainy season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Dakar, Senegal. Places in this episode: Grand Yoff, Parcelles Assainies, Médina, IFAN Museum of African Arts, Museum of Black Civilisations, Tilène market, Grande Mosquée. Covered: Dakar transit, Apartment hunting, Cost of living, Museum visits, Settling in. Chapters:00:00 Guesthouse room, rain on window01:04 Médina02:12 Grande Mosquée03:30 Grand Yoff05:01 Parcelles Assainies06:21 Museum of Black Civilisations07:49 Quiet room, rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dakar #DakarTravel #Senegal #SenegalTravel #GrandYoff #ParcellesAssainies #DakarBus #CarRapide #DakarApartments #RentInDakar #IFANMuseum #MuseumOfBlackCivilisations #Wolof #Sabara #DakarRainySeason #ExpatLife #MovingToAfrica #MingExhibit https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou takes a ferry to Gorée Island on a hushed August morning, reflects on Dakar's Magal slowdown, and picks up the threads of her CIE application and Wolof lessons. A practical episode about moving slowly in a city that rewards patience. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Dakar, Senegal. Places in this episode: Gorée Island, House of Slaves, Embarcadère de Dakar, Médina, Grande Mosquée, KOTAO Coffee, Maison de la Culture Douta Seck, Grand Yoff. Covered: Gorée Island history, House of Slaves, CIE application, Banking and SIM costs, Wolof greetings, Magal after-effects. Chapters:00:00 Embarcadère de Dakar02:49 House of Slaves05:11 Museum echo07:05 Médina08:37 Grand Yoff10:00 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DakarTravel #GoreeIsland #SenegalTravel #TravelPodcast #DakarDiaries #HouseOfSlaves #Teranga #WolofLearning #SenegalVisa #CIEApplication #DakarRainySeason #AfricanHistory #SabarDrums #Thieboudienne #DakarEats #CoffeeLovers #SoloTravelAfrica #MovingAbroad https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

On day two in Dakar, Fatou gets tangled in the city's rhythm. From a paperwork run-in with the DPETV to a proper introduction to sabar drumming at Maison de la Culture Douta Seck, she learns that the real Dakar doesn't run on schedules — it runs on teranga. Plus, the cost of a thieboudienne lunch, a car rapide ride, and why you should check the voltage on your laptop charger. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Dakar, Senegal. Places in this episode: DPETV, Plateau, Médina, Grande Mosquée de Dakar, Maison de la Culture Douta Seck. Covered: Residence permit paperwork, Sabar drumming culture, Local food costs, Dakar's rainy season weather, Médina history. Chapters:00:00 DPETV01:34 Médina03:33 Plateau04:38 Market hall06:41 Maison de la Culture Douta Seck08:47 Car interior09:47 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dakar #SenegalTravel #SabarDrums #MedinaDakar #Thieboudienne #Teranga #WolofLanguage #ExpatLife #WestAfricaTravel #Mbalax #DakarMedina #SenegalVisa #CIEApplication #CarRapide #GrandeMosquee #DakarFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Fatou Diop lands in Senegal and takes you through her first days in Dakar: navigating the airport, settling into a flat, getting a SIM card and bank account, and finding the rhythm of the city. A practical, warm welcome to the capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Senegal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Senegal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Dakar, Senegal. Places in this episode: Blaise Diagne International Airport, Casa Mara Guest House, Plateau, Grande Mosquée de Dakar, Ecobank, Grand Yoff, Parcelles Assainies, Ouakam. Covered: arrival and orientation, visa and residence registration, banking and money, SIM card and connectivity, transport and markets, food and coffee, culture and history, accommodation hunting. Chapters:00:00 Blaise Diagne International Airport03:02 Grand Yoff04:21 Plateau05:49 Harbour07:06 Gorée08:26 KOTAO Coffee10:01 Maison de la Culture Douta Seck A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dakar #Senegal #DakarTravel #SenegalTravel #Thieboudienne #GoreeIsland #CarRapide #Teranga #AFRICA #WestAfrica #TravelPodcast #DakarLife #SenegalVisa #Ecobank #OrangeSenegal #LacRose #DakarMarkets https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/