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Senegal Travel Podcast with Fatou Diop

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Recorded in SenegalAbout SenegalEnglishSociety & CulturePlaces & TravelDocumentaryEducation
Senegal is a low-lying country on the western tip of Africa, where the Gambia pushes almost as an enclave into its centre. The dry season runs from December to April under the harmattan, and the rainy season brings strong southeast winds from May to November. This show follows a slower way of travelling through that landscape, staying in one place before moving on. The range of places includes the Atlantic city of Dakar, the old river town of Saint-Louis, the mangrove-lined Saloum Delta and the southeastern foothills around Kédougou. These are not interchangeable stops on a circuit; each has a different climate, language and history. The show lets these differences emerge slowly, rather than treating Senegal as a single backdrop. The host settles in one place long enough to learn its rhythms, then moves somewhere connected to it. She returns to earlier stops as the dry season gives way to the rains, watching the same streets and paths change. The show builds an understanding of Senegal from repeated visits, not from a single pass. Fatou Diop lives in Senegal and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and smaller towns on a route that follows the seasons. Not a week-long visit — Fatou is there in every kind of weather, working out where to eat on an ordinary Tuesday, which train to take, what a festival actually feels like from the pavement. A new episode arrives every day. Each one is short and specific: one neighbourhood, one journey, one meal, one museum worth the detour — with the practical detail that matters. What it costs. When it closes. Whether the queue is worth it. What to do when it rains. Every episode carries a full transcript and chapter markers. ☕ Enjoying the show? These episodes are free and stay that way because listeners chip in — if a coffee's worth it, support the journey: buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Part of Paris2Tokyo — one show for each of the world's hundred most-visited countries. Made for travelers, wherever you are going next. #Senegal #SenegalTravel #WestAfrica #Dakar #TravelPodcast #Travel #Paris2Tokyo https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/senegal/

Episodes — page 2

  1. Last Day in Touba: Markets, Mosques, and Moving On

    Fatou’s final full day in the holy city of Touba. She navigates the morning markets, reflects on Mouride economics, visits the Great Mosque with respect, and prepares for the journ…

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  2. Touba Morning Markets and Mouride Economy

    Day six in Touba. We navigate the holy city's strict etiquette, explore the Gouye Mbind quarter, and break down the real cost of living here as the hivernage ends. ☕ Enjoying the…

    S2 E1010:08
  3. Touba Morning Markets and Mouride Economy

    Fatou explores the daily rhythm of Touba’s markets, navigating the holy city’s unique economy and religious restrictions while sharing practical tips on living costs and local tran…

    S2 E909:48
  4. Touba Morning Markets and Mouride Economy

    Fatou explores the Gouye Mbind market, discusses the Mouride brotherhood's economic influence, and navigates daily life in Senegal’s holy city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep ever…

    S2 E810:12
  5. Touba Holy City Market Life and Mouride Economy

    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 e…

    S2 E709:40
  6. Touba Holy City Life and Mouride Economy

    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…

    S2 E611:17
  7. Arriving in Touba: The Holy City and the Drive South

    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 fre…

    S2 E509:15
  8. Final Morning in Linguère: CIE Paperwork and Market Pulse

    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 th…

    S2 E411:52
  9. Final Days in Linguère: The Railway and the Residency

    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…

    S2 E310:46
  10. Ferlo Dawn and the Djolof Echoes

    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…

    S2 E210:00
  11. Linguere Market Pulse and Ferlo Greening

    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, reside…

    S2 E110:47
  12. Yang-Yang Ruins and Ferlo Dawn in Linguère

    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…

    S1 E4011:40
  13. Linguère Market Pulse and Ferlo Greening

    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 permit…

    S1 E3910:41
  14. Linguere Market Pulse and Ferlo Greening

    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 re…

    S1 E3810:31
  15. Linguère Market Pulse and Ferlo Greening

    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…

    S1 E3713:03
  16. Linguère Market Pulse and Ferlo Greening

    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 th…

    S1 E3610:14
  17. Driving the Ferlo: From Matam to Linguère

    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…

    S1 E3512:25
  18. Matam Last Day River Rise and Farewell

    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…

    S1 E3409:38
  19. Matam's Last Day: River Rise and Soubalo's Pulse

    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…

    S1 E3309:33
  20. Matam River Rise and Soubalo Quarter

    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 th…

    S1 E3211:40
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