Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur

Chantal settles into La Passe on day six, exploring the village's daily economy, the quiet end of Silhouette’s dry season, and the cultural heartbeat of moutya drumming. ☕ 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 42 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Silhouette Island, Mont Dauban, Dauban plantation house, Glorious Bakery & Snacks, Avalunch, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, Bel Ombre jetty, Port Glaud. Covered: Silhouette Island ecology, La Passe daily expenses, Moutya cultural heritage, End of dry season transition, Plantation history. Chapters:00:00 La Passe04:13 Mont Dauban08:01 Craft Village A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeychellesTravel #LaPasseVillage #SilhouetteIsland #MontDaubanHike #MoutyaDrum #IslandLife #GraniticSeychelles #RainforestTrail #LocalEconomy #CostOfLiving #EndemicFlora #CreoleCulture #DrySeason #OffGridLiving #NatureConservation #TravelPodcast #ChantalLadouceur #InnerIslands https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal navigates the quiet rhythms of La Passe on day five, exploring the village’s daily commerce before heading out to the rainforest trails of neighbouring Silhouette Island. ☕ 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 41 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles. Places in this episode: La Digue, Silhouette Island, Mont Dauban, Glorious Bakery & Snacks, Kazye Café, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, Dauban Plantation House, Bel Ombre Jetty. Covered: La Passe village daily life, Silhouette Island hiking and nature, Cost of meals and transport in La Digue, Moutya drum cultural significance, Assumption Day preparations. Chapters:00:00 La Passe01:39 Glorious Bakery & Snacks04:18 Kazye Café06:46 La Digue08:12 Forest A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeychellesTravel #LaDigue #SilhouetteIsland #MontDaubanHike #LaPasseVillage #CreoleCulture #MoutyaDrum #IslandLife #GraniticSeychelles #RainforestTrails #TravelBudget #SeychellesRupees #NationalPark #EndemicSpecies #PlantationHistory #BoatCrossing #BicycleTour #LocalEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal hikes Mont Dauban in the rain, explores La Passe village life, and reflects on the end of Silhouette's dry season window. ☕ 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 40 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Silhouette Island, Mont Dauban, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, Glorious Bakery & Snacks, Al Salam Bank Seychelles Limited, Gou Notik Cafe, Le Relax. Covered: Silhouette Island hiking, La Passe village daily life, Cost of meals in La Digue, End of dry season in Seychelles, Banking and administration in La Passe. Chapters:00:00 La Passe03:12 Mont Dauban06:22 Gou Notik Cafe09:11 Le Relax A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeychellesTravel #LaPasse #SilhouetteIsland #MontDauban #IslandLife #SeychellesNature #TravelBudget #SoutheastAsiaTravel #GraniteIslands #RainforestHiking #SeychellesRupee #ConservationSeychelles #MoutyaCulture #WinterInSeychelles #LaDigueFood #SlowTravel #SeychellesHistory #IndoorTravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal explores the rainforest trails of Silhouette Island before crossing to La Digue, settling into village life in La Passe, navigating local costs, and reflecting on the end of the dry season. ☕ 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 39 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Silhouette Island, Mont Dauban, Dauban plantation house, Glorious Bakery & Snacks, Absa | Branch | La Digue Branch, L’Union Estate Farm, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, Craft Village. Covered: La Passe daily life, Silhouette Island nature, Moutya drum cultural significance, Local dining options in La Digue, Cost of meals and daily expenses in La Digue, Seasonal transition to calm. Chapters:00:00 La Passe02:28 Glorious Bakery & Snacks04:42 L’Union Estate Farm06:17 Craft Village07:37 Chez Jules Restaurant08:58 Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaDigue #LaPasse #SeychellesTravel #IslandLife #MontDauban #SilhouetteIsland #CreoleCulture #MoutyaDrum #TravelBudget #CostOfLiving #LaUnionEstate #CraftVillage #AssumptionDay #FestivalKreol #IndoorRain #CafeHopping #BicycleTravel #GraniticIslands https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal settles into La Passe on La Digue, exploring the car-free village rhythm, visiting the bank, and reflecting on the quiet transition from Mahé's west coast to the inner islands. ☕ 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 38 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Absa | Branch | La Digue Branch, Glorious Bakery & Snacks, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, Mont Dauban, Silhouette National Park, Craft Village, Le Relax, Tarosa. Covered: La Passe village life, Cost of living breakdown, Silhouette Island nature, Moutya drum cultural significance, Banking and currency in Seychelles, Local dining options in La Digue. Chapters:00:00 La Passe01:56 Le Relax04:48 Natural Bar Grill & Drinks07:21 Praslin Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeychellesTravel #LaDigueLife #InnerIslands #SilhouetteIsland #MoutyaCulture #GraniteIslands #SeychellesFood #TravelOnABudget #IndianOcean #EcoTourism #LaPasseVillage #SeychellesWeather #CulturalHeritage #IslandLiving #WildlifeConservation #TravelDiaries2026 #SlowTravel #SeychellesRupees https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal arrives in La Passe on the morning of September sixth, crossing from Mahé to Silhouette before settling into life on La Digue. We explore the village rhythm, the cost of living, and the quiet transition after the Assumption feast. ☕ 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 37 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in La Passe, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Bel Ombre Jetty, Silhouette Island, Mont Dauban, La Passe Jetty, Al Salam Bank, Glorious Bakery & Snacks, Natural Bar Grill & Drinks, L'Union Estate. Chapters:00:00 Bel Ombre Jetty03:43 La Passe Jetty06:03 Al Salam Bank08:46 Natural Bar Grill & Drinks A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LaDigueLife #SeychellesTravel #LaPasseVillage #SilhouetteIsland #MontDaubanHike #CostOfLivingSeychelles #MoutyaCulture #IslandLiving #TravelBudget #GraniticIslands #SeychellesRupees #LUnionEstate #GiantTortoises #WindAndSea #SlowTravel #IndoorRain #LocalFood #ResidencePermit https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On the final full day in Baie Lazare, Chantal navigates September showers to snorkel the calm reef at Anse Gaulettes, reflects on the cost of living and cultural heritage before preparing for her move to Praslin. ☕ 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 36 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Gaulettes, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery, Michael Adams Art Studio, Petite Anse, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, Dan Sours wetland, Maria's Rock Cafeteria. Covered: Snorkelling at Anse Gaulettes, Cost of living in Baie Lazare, Lazare Souvenir Museum, Maria's Rock Cafeteria, Michael Adams Art Studio, Ferry preparation to Praslin. Chapters:00:00 Baie Lazare01:35 St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church04:10 Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery06:46 E-Border system08:19 Anse Gaulettes A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #MahéIsland #AnseGaulettes #SnorkelingSeychelles #CostOfLivingSeychelles #CreoleCulture #LazareSouvenirMuseum #SeychellesWeather #PraslinFerry #IslandLife #TravelPodcast #ChantalLadouceur #SeychellesRupee #WetlandRestoration #MoutyaDrum #BaieLazareVillage #SeychellesNature https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On my final full day in Baie Lazare, I navigate the last of the September showers, snorkel the sheltered reef at Anse Gaulettes, and reflect on the rhythm of island life before moving on. ☕ 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 35 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Gaulettes, Maria's Rock Cafeteria, Takamaka, Lazare Souvenir Museum, Cap Lazare Nature Reserve & Restaurant, Dan Sours wetland, laïla Delicatessen, Anse Royale. Covered: Baie Lazare daily life, Anse Gaulettes snorkeling, Cost of living breakdown, Moutya drum heritage, Visa and transit logistics, September weather patterns. Chapters:00:00 Baie Lazare03:16 Takamaka06:44 Waves A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #IslandLife #Mahé #AnseGaulettes #SnorkelingSeychelles #CreoleCulture #MoutyaDrum #TravelBudget #SeychellesRupee #GraniteIslands #WinterInTropics #PraslinFerry #CapLazare #TakamakaRum #SeychellesWeather #LocalEats #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On day twelve of my stay in Baie Lazare, I walk the sheltered reef at Anse Gaulettes as the winter seas begin to settle. I share the quiet rhythm of the morning, the cost of local living, and the practical steps for settling into island life before the ferry to Praslin. ☕ 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 34 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Gaulettes, Maria's Rock Cafeteria, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery, Cafe Veranda, Victoria, Takamaka, Praslin. Covered: Visa extension and immigration procedures, Banking and currency in Seychelles, Snorkelling at Anse Gaulettes, Lazare Souvenir Museum and local history, Cost of meals and daily expenses in Baie Lazare. Chapters:00:00 Baie Lazare01:34 Anse Gaulettes02:55 Victoria05:03 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church07:16 Takamaka A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #AnseGaulettes #IslandLife #SeychellesExpats #MahéIsland #CreoleCulture #SnorkellingSeychelles #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #ChantalLadouceur #SeychellesRum #GraniteBeaches #TropicalLiving #SouthwestCoast #VisitorPermit #SeychellesRupee #IndigenousHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal explores the sheltered waters of Anse Gaulettes as the winter swell begins to ease, reflecting on the rhythm of Baie Lazare life and the approaching calm of October. ☕ 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 33 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Gaulettes, Maria's Rock Cafeteria, Kempinski Seychelles Resort, St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery, Takamaka Rum Distillery, Anse Intendance, Cafe Lazare. Covered: Anse Gaulettes snorkeling, Takamaka Rum Distillery, Lazare Souvenir Museum, Cost of living in Baie Lazare, Dan Sours wetland volunteer work, Sea seasonal transition. Chapters:00:00 Maria's Rock Cafeteria02:22 St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church04:56 Takamaka Rum Distillery07:02 Cafe Lazare A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #AnseGaulettes #SnorkelingLife #TakamakaRum #IslandLiving #MahéIsland #CreoleCulture #SeychellesRupee #WetlandRestoration #CapLazare #MoutyaDrum #TravelBudget #IndianOcean #GraniteBeaches #Seychelles2026 #SlowTravel #IslandRhythms https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal snorkels the calm reef at Anse Gaulettes, visits the Lazare Souvenir Museum, reflects on the cost of settling in Baie Lazare, and hears the moutya drum again in the evening. ☕ 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 32 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Gaulettes, Baie Lazare Beach, Café74, Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Dan Sours wetland, Takamaka Rum Distillery, Cap Lazare Nature Reserve & Restaurant. Covered: Reef snorkeling and marine life, Cost of living and daily expenses, Local arts and history museums, Community volunteer efforts, Rum distillery and Creole heritage, Moutya drumming and dance culture. Chapters:00:00 Anse Gaulettes01:22 Baie Lazare Beach03:32 Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery05:57 Takamaka Rum Distillery08:05 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #AnseGaulettes #MoutyaDrum #CapLazareNatureReserve #TakamakaRum #CreoleCulture #SnorkelingSeychelles #IslandLife #MahéIsland #SeychellesFood #LocalArt #ConservationSeychelles #WetlandRestoration #TravelOnABudget #SeychellesRupees #FestivalKreol #PraslinFerry https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On a rainy day in Baie Lazare, Chantal joins the Watershed Committee volunteers restoring the Dan Sours wetland. She reflects on the cost of community, the transition to the October calm, and the quiet work of caring for a place. ☕ 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 31 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Dan Sours wetland, Baie Lazare village, Baie Lazare Beach, Cafe Lazare, Anse Gaulettes. Covered: Wetland restoration volunteering, Community and daily life in Baie Lazare, Cost of local groceries and meals, Seychelles seasonal transition to calm, Moutya cultural heritage reflection, Rainy day activities in Mahe. Chapters:00:00 Dan Sours wetland00:55 Anse Gaulettes06:38 Baie Lazare Beach07:34 Quiet room with rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #BaieLazare #Mahe #SeychellesTravel #CreoleCulture #WetlandRestoration #Community #RainyDay #IslandLife #TravelPodcast #DanSours #LocalLife #SeychellesCulture #Moutya #OffTheBeatenPath #NatureCure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On a rainy day in Baie Lazare, Chantal visits the Cap Lazare Nature Reserve, explores the Lazare Souvenir Museum, and reflects on the cost of living as the sea turns toward October calm. ☕ 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 30 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Cap Lazare Nature Reserve, Lazare Souvenir Museum, Baie Lazare Beach, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Baie Lazare village. Covered: Cap Lazare Nature Reserve, Lazare Souvenir Museum, moutya history, local food and costs, church visit, seasonal transition. Chapters:00:00 Cap Lazare Nature Reserve01:14 Bush02:50 Lazare Souvenir Museum04:18 Baie Lazare Beach05:49 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church07:07 Room08:18 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #Seychelles #Mahé #CreoleCulture #MoutyaDrum #CapLazare #SeychellesTravel #SlowTravel #CreoleHeritage #FestivalKreol #WinterInSeychelles #SeychellesBeaches #IslandLife #TravelGuide #PracticalTravel #SeychellesBudget #AnseTakamaka #CreoleHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On day seven in Baie Lazare, Chantal walks the winter surf at Anse Takamaka, checks the cost of renting a house locally, and reflects on the sea's slow turn toward October calm as Festival Kreol approaches. ☕ 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 29 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Takamaka Beach, Takamaka Rum Distillery, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Lazare Souvenir Museum, Anse Gaulettes, Zeph Self Catering, Cap Lazare Nature Reserve. Covered: winter surf transition to calm, cost of rent and daily meals, moutya drum and Festival Kreol, Takamaka rum distillery revisit, village museum and church, daily rhythm of Baie Lazare. Chapters:00:00 Sea01:11 Anse Gaulettes03:15 Rain04:52 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church06:24 Museum08:00 Zeph Self Catering08:49 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #Seychelles #AnseTakamaka #TakamakaRum #Moutya #CreoleCulture #Mahé #SeychellesTravel #FestivalKreol #IslandLife #IndianOcean #SlowTravel #TravelPodcast #SeychellesBeaches #CreoleHeritage #AffordableSeychelles #CapLazare https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On a drizzly winter morning in Baie Lazare, Chantal visits St. Francis of Assisi Church and the Lazare Souvenir Museum, explores the calm reef at Anse Gaulettes, and reflects on the coming Festival Kreol as the sea slowly begins its transition toward the calm of October. ☕ 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 28 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Lazare Souvenir Museum and Gallery, Anse Gaulettes, Cap Lazare Nature Reserve, Moutya, Cafe Lazare, Anse Takamaka. Covered: Baie Lazare church history, Lazare Souvenir Museum, Moutya drum culture, Snorkeling at Anse Gaulettes, Cost of living, Festival Kreol anticipation, Sea transition to calm. Chapters:00:00 Baie Lazare01:55 Lazare Souvenir Museum and Gallery03:56 Moutya06:02 Cafe Lazare07:24 Cap Lazare Nature Reserve09:05 Quiet room, rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #BaieLazare #Mahe #SeychellesTravel #CreoleCulture #Moutya #FestivalKreol #SeychellesHistory #AnseGaulettes #Snorkelling #SeychellesBeaches #CostOfLiving #SlowTravel #IslandLife #LazareSouvenirMuseum #StFrancisAssisi #SeychellesRain #IndianOcean https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On day five in Baie Lazare, I explore the secluded coves of Petite Anse and Anse Soleil, swim in the calm winter water, and reflect on the quiet rhythm of the southwest coast before planning the ferry to Praslin. ☕ 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 27 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Soleil, Petite Anse, Hidden Cove Cafe, Baie Lazare Beach, Anse Gaulettes, Baie Lazare village, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Covered: Beach and swimming, Cafe and local food, Coastal walks, Cost of living, Ferry planning. Chapters:00:00 Anse Soleil01:08 Beach, gentle waves03:06 Petite Anse04:13 Coastal path, surf05:56 Anse Gaulettes07:43 Village evening, distant waves A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeychellesTravel #MaheIsland #AnseSoleil #PetiteAnse #BaieLazare #SeychellesBeaches #SecludedParadise #IslandLife #MaheSouthCoast #SeychellesWinter #CreoleCulture #IslandSlowLiving #SeychellesVacation #SeychellesOcean #GraniteIslands #TravelPodcast #SeychellesFood #TropicalGetaway https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal spends a rainy Sunday in Baie Lazare, joins a family-style Creole lunch, reflects on the cost of living and the rhythm of the week, and prepares for the sea to calm in October. ☕ 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 26 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Baie Lazare Beach, Cap Lazare Nature Reserve, Maison Soleil Guest House by Artist Andrew Gee, laïla Delicatessen, Anse Gaulettes. Covered: Sunday lablab family meal, Baie Lazare church and community, Cost of meals and local produce, Moutya drum and Creole heritage, Winter surf and reef transitions. Chapters:00:00 Rain on tin roof, distant waves00:46 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church02:10 Kitchen interior, rain on roof, low chatter04:17 Baie Lazare Beach07:01 Maison Soleil Guest House by Artist Andrew Gee A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #Seychelles #CreoleCulture #SeychellesFood #Lablab #MoutyaDrum #SeychellesTravel #MahéIsland #SundayLunch #CreoleTraditions #CapLazare #SeychellesChurch #TravelPodcast #AroundTheWorld #IndianOcean #CreoleLife #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal explores Anse Gaulettes, dines at Cafe Lazare, and attends the Thursday moutya night at Cap Lazare Nature Reserve, finally hearing the drum live. A practical guide to the southwest coast's winter rhythm, costs, and the search for authentic Creole culture. ☕ 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 25 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Gaulettes, Baie Lazare Beach, Cafe Lazare, Lazare Souvenir Museum and Gallery, Cap Lazare Nature Reserve, Anse La Mouche, Jardin du Roi Spice Garden. Covered: Moutya drum and dance culture, Snorkelling and reef at Anse Gaulettes, Local history and the Lazare Souvenir Museum, Cost of meals and taxis, Cap Lazare Nature Reserve and moutya night. Chapters:00:00 Anse Gaulettes02:04 Lazare Souvenir Museum and Gallery04:28 Forest08:20 Anse La Mouche A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #BaieLazare #Moutya #CapLazare #CreoleCulture #SeychellesTravel #AnseGaulettes #Snorkelling #LocalLife #TravelPodcast #IndianOcean #IslandLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal settles into Baie Lazare on day two, walking the length of Anse Takamaka in the winter wind, exploring the Takamaka rum distillery, and finding a quiet spot for lunch at Maria's Rock Cafeteria. She reflects on the changing sea, the cost of a slower life, and the anticipation of Festival Kreol. ☕ 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 24 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Takamaka, Takamaka Rum Distillery, Maria's Rock Cafeteria, Ros Sodyer Rock Pool, Blue Lagoon Chalets, Baie Lazare Beach, St. Francis of Assisi Church, Kempinski Seychelles Resort. Covered: Anse Takamaka winter surf and swimming safety, Giant tortoise enclosure at Anse Takamaka, Ros Sodyer rock pool hike, Takamaka Rum Distillery tour and tasting, Cost of meals, beer, and rent in Baie Lazare/Takamaka, Festival Kreol anticipation and St. Francis Assisi Church. Chapters:00:00 Blue Lagoon Chalets01:28 Anse Takamaka03:02 Quiet garden, tortoise enclosure04:40 Maria's Rock Cafeteria06:52 Village street, church, evening07:48 St. Francis of Assisi Church A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #BaieLazare #AnseTakamaka #TakamakaRum #MahéIsland #SeychellesTravel #CreoleCulture #IslandLife #SeychellesBeaches #TravelPodcast #RosSodyer #GiantTortoises #SeychellesFood #SeychellesHistory #SoutheastMonsoon #FestivalKreol #SeychellesWinter #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal makes the short drive south over the mountain from Anse Royale to Baie Lazare, settling into a new district on Mahé's southwest coast. She walks the long beach, explores the village and its church, and finds the winter surf already rolling in. ☕ 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 23 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Baie Lazare, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Baie Lazare Beach, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Anse Takamaka, Anse Intendance, Michael Adams Art Studio, Cafe Lazare, Lazare Souvenir Museum & Gallery, Cap Lazare Nature Reserve. Covered: Moving between districts on Mahé, Southwest coast winter surf, Baie Lazare village and church, Anse Takamaka and giant tortoises, Cost of meals and rent in Seychelles, Creole heritage and local arts. Chapters:00:00 Car interior01:31 Hilltop03:20 Beach05:24 Anse Takamaka07:34 Beach09:13 Cafe Lazare A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BaieLazare #SeychellesTravel #MaheIsland #AnseTakamaka #CreoleCulture #IslandLife #SlowTravel #SeychellesBeaches #AnseIntendance #TakamakaRum #SeychellesHistory #TravelPodcast #IndianOcean #SeychellesVlog #CapLazare #CreoleFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On her final day in Anse Royale, Chantal takes one last snorkel at Fairyland, visits the local market, and reflects on the district's quiet rhythms and the cost of daily life before her ferry to Praslin. ☕ 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 22 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Anse Royale, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Kafe Kreol, Jardin du Roi, Hidden Cove Cafe, Fairyland, Île Souris, Anse Royale Beach, UniSey campus. Covered: Final day in Anse Royale, Snorkeling at Fairyland, Local market and bakery, Cost of living in Anse Royale, Development in Anse Royale, Preparation for ferry to Praslin. Chapters:00:00 UniSey campus01:35 Fairyland03:14 Kafe Kreol04:19 Jardin du Roi05:21 Bakery06:44 Hidden Cove Cafe08:12 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AnseRoyale #Seychelles #Mahe #Praslin #SeychellesTravel #TravelPodcast #IslandLife #Snorkeling #MoutyaDrum #CreoleFood #KafeKreol #JardinDuRoi #HiddenCoveCafe #BudgetTravel #CostOfLiving #BeachDay #SeychellesIslands #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On her last full day in Anse Royale, Chantal takes a final swim at Fairyland, shares a meal at Kafe Kreol, and reflects on the district's quiet rhythms, the construction reshaping it, and the gift of a moutya drum she'll carry with her to Praslin. ☕ 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 21 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Anse Royale, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Fairyland, Anse Royale Beach, Kafe Kreol Cafe & Restaurant, Cap Bonm Zan, UniSey. Covered: Leaving a place, Cost of daily meals and bread, Construction and development, Bus transit and ferry planning, Reflections on the moutya drum. Chapters:00:00 Fairyland01:19 Seaside02:03 Cap Bonm Zan03:04 Kafe Kreol Cafe & Restaurant04:14 Cafe05:43 Room06:53 Evening street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #AnseRoyale #MaheIsland #SeychellesTravel #SeychellesLife #IslandLiving #CreoleFood #MoutyaDrum #SeychellesCulture #FairylandCove #PraslinFerry #IndianOcean #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #SeychellesCost #BeachLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On day 12 in Anse Royale, Chantal walks the coastal road as construction hums around the district, visits the Jardin du Roi spice garden, snorkels Fairyland cove, and reflects on change, cost, and the moutya drum's quiet patience. ☕ 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 20 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Anse Royale, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Jardin du Roi, Fairyland, Île Souris, Kafe Kreol, Anse des Anglais, UniSey campus. Covered: Construction and development in Anse Royale, Jardin du Roi spice garden revisited, Snorkeling at Fairyland cove, Moutya drum as a gift, Cost of living and local transactions, Day walks and coastal observations. Chapters:00:00 Coastal road with construction01:16 UniSey campus02:41 Jardin du Roi03:59 Fairyland05:23 Kafe Kreol06:37 Anse des Anglais07:44 Anse Royale A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AnseRoyale #SeychellesTravel #MahéIsland #JardinDuRoi #FairylandCove #CreoleLife #MoutyaDrum #SeychellesBeaches #TravelPodcast #IslandLiving #AnseDesAnglais #SeychellesConstruction #UniSey #KafeKreol #CostOfLivingSeychelles #SeychellesNature #Wanderlust https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal takes a low-tide walk across Anse Royale's exposed reef flat, discovering the everyday economy of the shore — from sea urchins to beachcombers — and reflects on the cost of a simple life as her time in the district winds down. ☕ 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 19 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Anse Royale, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Royale Beach, Fairyland, Île Souris, Kafe Kreol, Hidden Cove Cafe, Anse Intendance. Covered: Reef ecology at low tide, Local food gathering, Cost of living, Moutya drum search, Development in Anse Royale, Preparing to leave for Praslin. Chapters:00:00 Anse Royale Beach01:47 Île Souris05:31 Kafe Kreol07:50 Fairyland10:09 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AnseRoyale #SeychellesTravel #ReefWalking #LowTide #Mahé #CreoleFood #Moutya #IslandLife #SlowTravel #SnorkelingSeychelles #FairylandCove #Takamaka #LocalMarket #CostOfLiving #SeychellesBeaches #HiddenCoveCafe #KafeKreol #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal spends a drizzly Tuesday morning at the Anse Royale market, buying produce from local farmers and chatting with vendors. She shares the cost of daily life, the rhythm of the district, and a quiet moment of connection over a shared love of the sea. ☕ 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 18 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Anse Royale, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Royale Market, Kafe Kreol Cafe & Restaurant, Jardin du Roi, Fairyland, Anse Royale Beach, La Plaine St André. Covered: Local market and food, Cost of living, Spice garden history, Moutya drum culture, District life and everyday routines. Chapters:00:00 Market02:36 Kafe Kreol Cafe & Restaurant03:43 Jardin du Roi05:16 Hilltop06:26 Fairyland08:14 La Plaine St André A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AnseRoyale #Seychelles #SeychellesTravel #Mahé #LocalLife #MarketDay #CreoleCuisine #JardinDuRoi #SpiceGarden #Moutya #Drumming #BeachLife #IslandLiving #TravelVlog #CostOfLiving #SlowTravel #IndianOcean https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On a quiet Monday in Anse Royale, Chantal runs errands, eats a local takeaway lunch, snorkels the reef off Île Souris, and investigates the upcoming youth festival and possible moutya performances. She ends the day still chasing the drum, but with a new sense of patience. ☕ 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 17 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Anse Royale, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Fairyland, Mauritius Commercial Bank, Kafe Kreol Cafe & Restaurant, Hidden Cove Cafe, Anse Royale village hall. Covered: moutya drum search, daily life in Anse Royale, snorkeling at Fairyland, cost of living details, youth festival events, local cuisine. Chapters:00:00 Fairyland02:12 Mauritius Commercial Bank03:36 Anse Royale05:19 Beach shore, gentle waves06:12 Cafe and restaurant interior07:43 Hidden Cove Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #AnseRoyale #Mahe #Moutya #SeychellesTravel #CostOfLiving #Snorkeling #IslandLife #CreoleFood #TravelPodcast #SeychellesBeach #YouthFestival #HiddenCoveCafe #KafeKreol #Fairyland #TurtleSpotting #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On a quiet Sunday in Anse Royale, Chantal takes an early swim at Fairyland, watches the district ease into its weekly rest, and reflects on what it means to feel almost at home. A chapter about stillness, cost, and the slow settling into island rhythm. ☕ 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 16 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Anse Royale, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Fairyland, Île Souris, Anse Royale Beach, Hidden Cove Cafe, Jardin du Roi, Au Cap, Anse Aux Pins, laïla, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio Resort. Covered: Sunday rest in a working district, Snorkeling and beach time at Fairyland, Coastal walk to Au Cap and mangroves, Live moutya performance at laïla, Cost of meals, bread and accommodation, Wildlife: hawksbill turtles. Chapters:00:00 Fairyland01:48 University of Seychelles campus04:39 Jardin du Roi07:22 Dark quiet street08:57 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #AnseRoyale #MaheIsland #SeychellesTravel #IslandLife #CreoleCulture #MoutyaDrum #SlowTravel #SeychellesCost #AnseRoyaleBeach #FairylandCove #JardinDuRoi #Takamaka #SeychellesBus #HiddenCoveCafe #LaïlaSeychelles #AssumptionDay #WinterInSeychelles https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On the Assumption Day holiday, Chantal experiences the quiet rhythm of Anse Royale, visits the local market, reflects on the cost of living, and finally hears the moutya drum at the laïla hotel. Join her for a peaceful day of district life, local food, and cultural connection. ☕ 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 15 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Anse Royale, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Royale Beach, Île Souris, laïla, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, Kafe Kreol Cafe & Restaurant, Anse des Anglais, Mirador La Misere, University of Seychelles. Covered: Assumption Day Holiday, Moutya Drum and Dance, Local District Life, Cost of Living, Beach and Snorkeling, Creole Cuisine. Chapters:00:00 Île Souris02:33 Anse des Anglais03:49 Mirador La Misere06:20 Beach07:25 Hill park08:47 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #AnseRoyale #AssumptionDay #MoutyaDrum #CreoleCulture #SeychellesTravel #SeychellesBeaches #SeychellesFood #SeychellesCostOfLiving #DistrictLife #IndianOcean #LocalLife #SeychellesHoliday #TravelSeychelles #IslandLiving #SeychellesHistory #SeychellesPeople https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On the eve of Assumption Day, Chantal wanders Anse Royale's coastal road, watches the town prepare its holiday tables, takes a final snorkel at Fairyland, and reflects on how a place changes when it pauses. Practical notes on the bus system, local meals, and the cost of a day in this working district. ☕ 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 14 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Anse Royale, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Royale Beach, Fairyland, Café74, laïla, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, Jardin du Roi, UniSey. Covered: Anse Royale daily life, Assumption Day preparations, Snorkeling Fairyland reef, Cost of living Anse Royale, Moutya drum search. Chapters:00:00 Coastal road, light rain01:06 Anse Royale Beach04:29 UniSey06:00 Village street, evening07:50 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AnseRoyale #Seychelles #MaheIsland #AssumptionDay #SeychellesTravel #MoutyaDrum #Cafe74 #FairylandBeach #IslandLife #SeychellesBeaches #TravelCosts #SlowTravel #SeychellesCulture #AnseRoyaleBeach #IndianOcean #SeychellesGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal spends a quiet Wednesday in Anse Royale, the day before the Youth Festival and two days before Assumption Day. She visits the local bakery, snorkels the calm morning reef off Fairyland, and reflects on the rhythm of district life, the cost of living, and the moutya drum she found at the laïla. ☕ 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 13 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Anse Royale, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Fairyland, Île Souris, Anse Intendance, Jardin du Roi, Café74, laïla Tribute Portfolio Resort, Anse Royale Beach, University of Seychelles. Covered: Daily life in Anse Royale, Cost of living in Seychelles, Moutya drum and culture, Snorkeling at Fairyland and Île Souris, Jardin du Roi spice garden history, Youth Festival and Assumption Day preparations. Chapters:00:00 Bakery interior, warm wood oven02:38 University of Seychelles05:05 Anse Royale07:25 Bench by the bay, gentle waves A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #SeychellesTravel #AnseRoyale #Mahe #SeychellesIslands #TravelVlog #IslandLife #Moutya #CreoleCulture #SeychellesBeach #Snorkeling #JardinDuRoi #SeychellesCostOfLiving #AssumptionDay #YouthFestival #SeychellesHistory #TravelSeychelles #IslandLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal explores the Saturday bustle of Anse Royale, from the bakery and fruit stalls to a quiet afternoon at the beach and a moutya night at the laïla hotel. She reflects on the rhythm of district life and the cost of settling in. ☕ 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 12 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Anse Royale, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Fairyland, Île Souris, Kafe Kreol Cafe & Restaurant, laïla, Seychelles, Jardin du Roi. Covered: moutya drum, local market, beach and snorkeling, cost of living, district life. Chapters:00:00 Anse Royale01:59 Île Souris04:02 Kafe Kreol Cafe & Restaurant06:23 Hotel terrace at night07:28 Fairyland09:24 Festival terrace with drum beat10:27 Quiet seaside street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AnseRoyale #Seychelles #Mahé #SeychellesTravel #Moutya #FeteKreol #CreoleCulture #SnorkelingSeychelles #IleSouris #SeychellesBeaches #SeychellesFood #LailaHotel #JardinDuRoi #CostOfLivingSeychelles #AssumptionDay #IslandLife #SeychellesJourney https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal wakes to a grey and windy morning in Anse Royale, takes the bus to Victoria for a SIM card, shelters from the rain in a café, and finds the quiet rhythm of a working district on a winter day. ☕ 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 10 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Anse Royale, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Aux Pins, Au Cap, Victoria, Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, Bel Air, Hidden Cove Cafe. Covered: daily rhythm, bus travel, SIM card, cost of living, moutya drum search, weather. Chapters:00:00 Anse Royale01:26 Victoria03:23 Anse Aux Pins06:54 Cafe07:41 Bel Air09:18 Au Cap A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AnseRoyale #Seychelles #Mahé #SeychellesTravel #IslandLife #TravelPodcast #VictoriaSeychelles #SeychellesBus #Moutya #CreoleFood #SeychellesWinter #AnseRoyaleBeach #SeychellesCost #TravelDiaries #SeychellesWeather https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal moves from Victoria to Anse Royale, a working district on Mahé's southeast coast. She settles into a guesthouse, explores the beach and Jardin du Roi, and reflects on the cost of everyday life while preparing for Assumption Day. ☕ 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 9 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Anse Royale, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Anse Royale Beach, Fairyland, Jardin du Roi, Île Souris, University of Seychelles, Victoria. Covered: moving to a new district, local cost of living, spice garden history, bus transit cards, permit requirements, moutya drum search. Chapters:00:00 Victoria01:30 Anse Royale03:40 Jardin du Roi05:30 Fairyland06:31 Quiet room08:47 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #AnseRoyale #Mahé #SeychellesTravel #IslandLiving #SeychellesLife #CreoleCulture #Moutya #JardinDuRoi #SpiceGarden #SeychellesCostOfLiving #TravelSeychelles #AnseRoyaleBeach #Fairyland #SeychellesHistory #AssumptionDay #SeychellesVisa #IslandLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On Chantal's final day in Victoria, she takes one last bus ride through the capital, visits the botanical gardens, and reflects on the practical rhythms of leaving — permits, packing, and the moutya drum that still calls her to Praslin. ☕ 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 8 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Victoria, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, Victoria Clock Tower, Seychelles National Botanical Gardens, Seychelles Commercial Bank, Bel Air, Morne Seychellois National Park, Victoria Harbour, Hilltop Boutique Hotel. Covered: last day in Victoria, bus travel, botanical gardens, market lunch, harbour walk, packing and leaving. Chapters:00:00 Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market01:41 Seychelles National Botanical Gardens03:29 Seychelles Commercial Bank04:32 Market hall05:52 Bel Air07:10 Hilltop Boutique Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeychellesTravel #VictoriaMahé #SeychellesLife #MoutyaDrum #CreoleRice #SeychellesFerry #BotanicalGardens #IslandLiving #TravelPodcast #IndianOcean #SeychellesIslands #MahéIsland #TravelDaily #SeychellesCosts https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

On her final full day in Victoria, Chantal visits the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market one last time, eats octopus curry, walks through the government quarter, and reflects on the cost of settling in before heading to Praslin. ☕ 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 7 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Victoria, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, National Museum of History, Bicentennial Monument, Bel Air, Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple, Victoria Clock Tower, Gotcha Café, Ferry Quay. Covered: Market final visit and food prices, Museum and moutya history, Cost of living details, Ferry plans for Praslin, Assumption Day approaching, Victoria daily life and leaving. Chapters:00:00 National Museum of History01:59 Ferry Quay03:00 Bel Air04:41 Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple06:14 Cafe interior07:08 Glorious Bakery09:09 City street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #Victoria #SeychellesTravel #Mahé #CreoleFood #OctopusCurry #Moutya #SeychellesHistory #IslandLife #TravelPodcast #BudgetTravel #SeychellesCost #MarketDay #FerryToPraslin #AssumptionDay #VictoriaClockTower #SeychellesCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal spends a rainy day near the ferry quay, watches the harbour's working life, and reflects on the cost of leaving Victoria behind. She revisits the market for a final octopus curry before planning her crossing to Praslin. ☕ 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 6 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Victoria, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Victoria Ferry Quay, Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, Kafe de Paris by V, Bel Air, Bicentennial Monument, National Museum of History, Independence Avenue, Freedom Square. Covered: Ferry quay and harbour activity, Market food and prices, Cost of living: rent, meals, coffee, bus pass, Moutya drum search, Victoria architecture: clock tower, monument, museum. Chapters:00:00 Harbour01:33 Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market04:32 Independence Avenue06:09 Bel Air07:52 National Museum of History A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #VictoriaMahé #TravelPodcast #IslandLife #Moutya #CreoleFood #FerryToPraslin #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #IndianOcean #MarketDay #RainyDay #LocalEats #SeychellesTravel #DigitalNomad #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal visits the Port Victoria container terminal, walks the flat reclaimed land of Roche Caiman past the national stadium, and reflects on the Assumption Day preparations as the city readies for a holiday. ☕ 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 5 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Victoria, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Port Victoria, Roche Caiman, Orion Mall, Stade Linité, Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, Freedom Square, Bicentennial Monument, Victoria Clock Tower. Covered: Port and harbour activity, Banking in Seychelles, Roche Caiman district walk, Assumption Day preparations, Cost of rent and daily meals. Chapters:00:00 Harbour02:00 Roche Caiman04:02 Mont Fleuri06:05 Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market07:13 City avenue A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #VictoriaMahé #SeychellesTravel #MovingToSeychelles #PortVictoria #RocheCaiman #OrionMall #IndianOcean #CreoleCulture #Moutya #IslandLife #TravelPodcast #SeychellesImmigration #AssumptionDay #VictoriaMarket https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal walks through the working heart of Victoria, from the market's morning catch to the busy ferry quay where boats leave for Praslin. She checks the practicalities of island travel, climbs into the quiet residential streets of Bel Air, and watches the city light up for Assumption Day preparations. ☕ 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 4 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Victoria, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, Victoria Clock Tower, Victoria ferry quay, Bel Air, State House, Freedom Square, Bicentennial Monument, National Museum of History. Covered: ferry travel and routes, market food and prices, district walks and views, Assumption Day preparations, moutya drum and cultural history. Chapters:00:00 Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market01:29 Praslin04:29 Bel Air06:07 State House07:42 Freedom Square09:09 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SeychellesTravel #VictoriaSeychelles #MaheIsland #CreoleFood #KariZourit #IndianOcean #SlowTravel #IslandLife #SeychellesPodcast #TravelSeychelles #OuterIslands #SeychellesHistory #PraslinFerry #BelAir #MoutyaDrum #SeychellesCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Chantal traces the moutya rhythm through Victoria's streets, from the market to a quiet hillside, and unfolds the practicalities of settling in — permits, buses, and the cost of a simple life on Mahé. ☕ 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 3 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Victoria, Seychelles. Places in this episode: La Rivière Anglaise, Independence Avenue, Victoria Clock Tower, Gotcha, Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, Mount Fleuri, University of Seychelles, Mont Buxton. Covered: Moutya rhythm and cultural memory, Mount Fleuri walk and botanical gardens, Victoria daily life and costs, Museum visit and history, Practical permit extension details, Beau Vallon season preview. Chapters:00:00 Victoria01:34 Gotcha03:30 Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market05:04 Mount Fleuri06:59 Seychelles National Museum of History08:43 Beau Vallon A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #Victoria #Mahe #Moutya #CreoleCulture #TravelPodcast #SeychellesTravel #IndianOcean #VictoriaClockTower #MarketDay #IslandLiving #SlowTravel #BudgetTravel #SeychellesFood #MountainWalk #BeauVallon #IslandLife #SeychellesAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

Day two in Victoria. I visit the Department of Immigration to extend my visitor's permit, wander through the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, and end the day on a hill above the city, thinking about the moutya. ☕ 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 2 of Seychelles Travel Podcast with Chantal Ladouceur. Chantal Ladouceur is in Victoria, Seychelles. Places in this episode: Department of Immigration and Civil Status, Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, Victoria Clock Tower, National Museum of History, Bel Air, State House Avenue. Covered: Immigration and permit extension, Daily market life and local food prices, Victoria history and culture, Local transport, Cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room01:59 Victoria Clock Tower02:54 Market hall04:59 State House Avenue05:58 Bel Air08:51 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Seychelles #VictoriaMahe #SeychellesTravel #TravelDiary #IslandLife #CreoleCulture #Moutya #SirSelwynMarket #OffTheBeatenPathSeychelles #SeychellesVisa #MahéIsland #SlowTravel #KariZourit #IndianOcean #TravelTips #DigitalNomadSeychelles #VisitSeychelles https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/seychelles/

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/