Western Madagascar is probably the most well-known part of the country because of the iconic colossal baobabs. This region offers a completely different vibe from the lush highlands and rugged coasts of the east and north. Here, the scenery shifts to dry landscapes and dusty roads that seem to stretch endlessly into the horizon. We…
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8 Days in Madagascar (Part 2): Northern Madagascar
If you haven’t already, you should check out the last blog post on Central Madagascar, which was the first in this series on how I and my friends spent 8 days in the country. Most tourists flock to the famous Western coast of the country to view the baobabs, but the north is where you…
8 Days in Madagascar (Part 1): Central Madagascar
If you’ve read my previous posts on 16 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Madagascar, you already know this is a destination that requires a lot of planning. Because my friends and I were only able to take a week off from week, I had to design an itinerary that packed as much variety…
16 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Madagascar (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this series, we covered the basics, so this time I’ll be diving into the specifics. In Part 2, I also include specific tips tied to locations/activities across the country to give practical insights that I hope will help you plan smarter and travel better in Madagascar. 9) Be Flexible with Madagascar…
16 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Madagascar (Part 1)
Madagascar is one of the most unique and breathtaking destinations I’ve visited and I’m excited to start a thread of posts about my trip there. Magical as it is, Madagascar isn’t the kind of place you just show up and wing it (which I tend to do). It requires a fair bit of planning, logistical…
