Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop
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| Touba Holy City Market Life and Mouride Economy | 16 sept. 2026 | 00:09:40 | |
Fatou explores the districts of Touba, the Great Mosque etiquette, and the local economy, covering costs, banking, and transport in the holy city. ☕ 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 47 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Touba, Senegal. Places in this episode: Gouye Mbind, Restaurant Sokhna Fatma Diop, Darou Khoudoss, Touba Mosquée, Great Mosque of Touba, Lamp Fall Minaret, Tawfex Café, Gare de Touba. Covered: Touba districts, Mouride economy, Local costs and banking, Religious tourism logistics. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ToubaSenegal #MourideBrotherhood #GreatMosqueOfTouba #SenegalTravel #DiourbelRegion #Teranga #CafeTouba #WestAfricaTravel #HolyCityLife #SenegalEconomy #PeanutBelt #GrandMagal #SenegalCulture #TravelTipsSenegal #FatouDiopPodcast #SenegalLiving #AfricanHistory #SufiIslam | |||
| Touba Holy City Life and Mouride Economy | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:11:17 | |
Day two in Touba explores the holy city's districts, the Great Mosque, local costs, and the Mouride brotherhood's economic anchor. Practical advice on banking, SIMs, and respectful travel included. ☕ 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 46 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Touba, Senegal. Places in this episode: Gouye Mbind, Darou Khoudoss, Great Mosque of Touba, Cafe Touba Nourou Daraynie, Restaurant Sokhna Fatma Diop Touba, SGBS TOUBA, Free Sénégal, Darou Minan. Covered: Touba districts, Great Mosque etiquette, Mouride economy, Local costs and banking, Religious tourism logistics. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ToubaSenegal #GreatMosqueOfTouba #MourideBrotherhood #SenegalTravel #DiourbelRegion #GouyeMbind #CafeTouba #Thieboudienne #SenegalEconomy #HolyCityLife #NangaDef #Teranga #SenegalFood #TravelSenegal #WestAfricaTravel #SenegalCulture #MagalPilgrimage #SenegalLogistics | |||
| Arriving in Touba: The Holy City and the Drive South | 14 sept. 2026 | 00:09:15 | |
Fatou drives from Linguère to Touba, exploring the Mouride holy city, its districts, economy, and daily life after a summer storm. ☕ 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 45 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Touba, Senegal. Places in this episode: Linguère, Diourbel Region, Great Mosque of Touba, Gouye Mbind, Darou Khoudoss, Restaurant Sokhna Fatma Diop Touba, Toubana Lodge, Cafe Touba Nourou Daraynie. Covered: Touba arrival and logistics, Mouride holy city culture, Local cuisine and costs, Banking and residency in Touba, Districts of Touba. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Touba #SenegalTravel #Diourbel #Mouride #GreatMosqueOfTouba #Teranga #WestAfrica #SenegalLife #Thieboudienne #CafeTouba #Hivernage #TravelPodcast #FatouDiop #SenegalFood #ReligiousPilgrimage #AfricanCulture #SenegalBudget #TravelTips | |||
| Final Morning in Linguère: CIE Paperwork and Market Pulse | 13 sept. 2026 | 00:11:52 | |
Fatou navigates the final bureaucratic hurdles of her residence permit while soaking in the September atmosphere of Linguère. She visits the relocated Friday market, reflects on the Djolof heritage, and prepares for the journey south to the Sine-Saloum delta. ☕ 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 44 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Linguère, Senegal. Places in this episode: Linguere, Dialou Rail quarter, Place de l'ancienne gare ferroviaire, Teddy's Coffee, Gare routiere, Gare ferroviaire de Linguere, Yang-Yang, Alboury Ndiaye fortification. Covered: CIE Residence Permit Bureaucracy, Linguere Market Logistics, Djolof Historical Heritage, Local Dining Costs, Ferlo Ecology and Wildlife, SIM Card Registration. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #Linguere #Ferlo #DjolofKingdom #WestAfrica #SenegalFood #Thieboudienne #TravelSenegal #LougaRegion #CIEDocument #SahelLife #WildlifeSenegal #DakarToDakar #FatouDiop #SenegalVlog #MarketCulture #ResidencePermit #Teranga | |||
| Final Days in Linguère: The Railway and the Residency | 12 sept. 2026 | 00:10:46 | |
Fatou spends her last full day in Linguère, navigating the CIE residence card bureaucracy, exploring the historic railway ruins, and reflecting on the Djolof heritage before moving to the Sine-Saloum delta. ☕ 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 43 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Linguère, Senegal. Places in this episode: Linguere, Dialou Rail quarter, Place de l'ancienne gare ferroviaire, LE CAFÉ DU RAIL, Gare ferroviaire de Linguere, Agence BHS Lnguerе, Yang-Yang, Alboury Ndiaye fortification. Covered: Linguere logistics, Djolof history, Ferlo ecology, residency bureaucracy, local dining. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #Linguere #Ferlo #DjolofKingdom #SenegalLife #LougaRegion #AfricanHistory #PastoralLife #SenegalFood #Thieboudienne #ResidenceCard #CIESenegal #YangYang #RailwayHeritage #SahelTravel #FatouDiop #SenegalPodcast #Teranga | |||
| Ferlo Dawn and the Djolof Echoes | 11 sept. 2026 | 00:10:00 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Linguere Market Pulse and Ferlo Greening | 10 sept. 2026 | 00:10:47 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Yang-Yang Ruins and Ferlo Dawn in Linguère | 09 sept. 2026 | 00:11:40 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Linguère Market Pulse and Ferlo Greening | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:10:41 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Linguere Market Pulse and Ferlo Greening | 07 sept. 2026 | 00:10:31 | |
Fatou explores the Friday market at the old railway station, discusses the economic and practical realities of living in Linguère including cash needs and residence permits, and reflects on the historical significance of the Djolof kingdom and the natural beauty of the 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 38 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Linguère, Senegal. Places in this episode: Linguere, Place de l'ancienne gare ferroviaire, Teddy's Coffee, Restaurant senegalais chez codou la brise, Gare routiere, Nguith, Agence BHS Lnguerre, West-end dairy cooperative. Covered: Linguere Market Culture, Ferlo Seasonal Ecology, Residence Permit Logistics, Local Economy and Costs, Railway Heritage, Fulani Pastoral Life. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #Linguere #FerloReserve #DjolofKingdom #SahelLife #WestAfricaTravel #SenegalCulture #FridayMarket #PastoralLife #TravelTips #SenegalHistory #LougaRegion #WildlifeWatching #ResidencePermit #AfricanTravel #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #SenegalFood | |||
| Linguère Market Pulse and Ferlo Greening | 06 sept. 2026 | 00:13:03 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Linguère Market Pulse and Ferlo Greening | 05 sept. 2026 | 00:10:14 | |
Fatou explores the Friday market in Linguère, reflecting on the greening Ferlo, Fulani pastoral life, and the practicalities of living in a cash-based Sahelian 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 36 of Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop. Fatou Diop is in Linguère, Senegal. Places in this episode: Linguere, Place de l'ancienne gare ferroviaire, Teddy's Coffee, Gare ferroviaire de Linguere, Yang-Yang, Agence CMS linguere, Gare routiere. Covered: Linguere Market Culture, Ferlo Seasonal Ecology, Residence Permit Logistics, Local Economy and Costs, Railway Heritage, Fulani Pastoral Life. Chapters: A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SenegalTravel #Linguere #Ferlo #LougaRegion #WestAfrica #SenegalLife #TravelTips #CulturalImmersion #Sahel #MatamToDakar #SenegalFood #FulaniCulture #ResidencePermit #SlowTravel #AfricaTravel #SenegalVlog #LougaTown #Teranga | |||
| Driving the Ferlo: From Matam to Linguère | 04 sept. 2026 | 00:12:25 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Matam Last Day River Rise and Farewell | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:09:38 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Matam's Last Day: River Rise and Soubalo's Pulse | 02 sept. 2026 | 00:09:33 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Matam River Rise and Soubalo Quarter | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:11:40 | |
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: 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 | |||
| The River's Rise and Matam's Mawlid | 31 août 2026 | 00:08:38 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Matam's Low River and the Market's Pulse | 30 août 2026 | 00:08:37 | |
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: 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 | |||
| The Low River and the Gamou's Shadow | 29 août 2026 | 00:10:00 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Matam's Low River and the Soubalo Beat | 28 août 2026 | 00:09:45 | |
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: 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 | |||
| The Road to Matam and the River's Low Pulse | 27 août 2026 | 00:10:24 | |
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: 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 | |||
| A Last Morning on the Podor Quay | 26 août 2026 | 00:09:48 | |
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: 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 | |||
| The River's Rise and the Quiet Farewell | 25 août 2026 | 00:08:35 | |
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: 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 | |||
| The Gamou Preparations in Fanaye | 24 août 2026 | 00:10:02 | |
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: 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 | |||
| The Quiet Pulse of Podor's Old Quay | 23 août 2026 | 00:10:28 | |
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: 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 | |||
| The Fort's Shadows and a River at Rest | 22 août 2026 | 00:11:21 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Podor's Fort, the River View, and the Long Wait | 21 août 2026 | 00:09:53 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Podor's River Pulse: Pirogues, Gardens, and Song | 20 août 2026 | 00:08:35 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Podor's Market and the Music of Baaba Maal | 19 août 2026 | 00:09:50 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Podor at High Water: The River's Flood Crest | 18 août 2026 | 00:11:18 | |
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: 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 | |||
| The Last Pirogue Out of Saint-Louis | 17 août 2026 | 00:09:32 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Saint-Louis: The Last Crossing | 16 août 2026 | 00:10:31 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Saint-Louis: Assumption Day and the Island's Quiet Pause | 15 août 2026 | 00:11:03 | |
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: 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 | |||
| The River Highway to Djoudj | 14 août 2026 | 00:08:47 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Saint-Louis Island Walking and Thieboudienne | 13 août 2026 | 00:09:33 | |
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: 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 | |||
| The River's Edge and the Fishermen's Prayer | 12 août 2026 | 00:11:31 | |
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: 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 | |||
| The Weight of Water in Saint-Louis | 11 août 2026 | 00:09:59 | |
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: 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 | |||
| River Mouths and Open Wounds | 10 août 2026 | 00:10:44 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Saint-Louis Jazz and the River's Pulse | 09 août 2026 | 00:09:14 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Arriving in Saint-Louis, Island of Light | 08 août 2026 | 00:10:50 | |
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: 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 | |||
| The Last Day, the First Big Storm | 07 août 2026 | 00:09:34 | |
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: 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 | |||
| The Last Day, the First Big Storm | 06 août 2026 | 00:10:57 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Finding the Rhythm of Dakar's Rainy Mornings | 05 août 2026 | 00:10:34 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Dakar's Electric Buses and a New Apartment | 04 août 2026 | 00:09:13 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Gorée Island and the Quiet After Magal | 03 août 2026 | 00:11:02 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Sabar Drums and the Pulse of the Medina | 02 août 2026 | 00:11:33 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Arriving in Dakar, First Steps in the Rainy Season | 01 août 2026 | 00:10:50 | |
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: 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 | |||