Written by Slug on November 30, 2009
- The Madagascan town of Antsirabe is famous for the sheer number of artisan craft shops around. We spent a happy morning touring a number and found locals beevering hard for the tourist $. Their skill...
Written by Golem on January 16, 2005
- A chance encounter.Clearly the most sensible epilogue to my few hectic weeks in Madagascar would have been having an utterly relaxing stay on Nosy Be before returning home. But good sense has rarely come naturally...
Written by Golem on May 20, 2005
- An ill wind.Early in 2004, the elemental force of a powerful cyclone was unleashed upon Madagascar. When the fearsome roaring of the tropical storm finally subsided, people emerged from wherever they had found shelter to...
Written by Golem on September 21, 2004
- Setting the wheels in motion.The process started on a typically cold and wet January evening in London when it dawned on me that a spot of eco-tourism was exactly what would satisfy my yearning for...
Written by Golem on September 21, 2004
- The lemurs of Ankarafantsika.Undoubtedly, every visitor to Madagascar goes there with the intention of seeing at least a few lemurs, and I was no exception. These creatures are not only some of the most beguiling...
Written by rodeime on September 17, 2004
- To most of us, Madagascar is a huge, mysterious island somewhere over Africa’s way. Even hardened trivia masters stumble when posed questions about this enigmatic mini-continent. But chances are we could at least name one...
Written by rodeime on January 4, 2004
- When the vast island continent of Madagascar wrenched itself free from the mighty Gondwanaland tens of millions of years ago, it took with it a veritable Noah’s Ark of plant and animal species, and established...
Written by soleil17 on January 29, 2005
- Many Malagasy roads are in a poor state of repair due to a lack of funding and the constant problems caused by cyclones and the rainy season. The best road is the route from Antananarivo...
Written by soleil17 on January 29, 2005
- This is a must-try beverage while you are in Madagascar. (There should be an accent over the 'e' in arrange). These are rums that have essentially been infused with local fruits or spices... or both....
Written by rodeime on January 5, 2004
- Air Madagascar is the national and only carrier within Madagascar.
They operate a small fleet comprising mainly older aircraft that includes a 747-200, a 767-300, several 737s of 200 series and at least one of 300...
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