Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto

Day six in Fenoarivo Atsinanana. The air is thick with drying cloves, the market hums with mobile money transactions, and I navigate the quiet bureaucracy of residency while watching the rain fall on the Sahavola fishing quarter. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Centre-ville, L'Oasis Lodge, Commune Urbaine de Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Chez Tovo, Sahavola, Dune Coffee Shop, Haka Fy Authentic Restaurant. Covered: Clove Trade Economy, Residency Paperwork, Local Dining Costs, Market Rhythms, Transport Infrastructure, Daily Costs in Analanjirofo. Chapters:00:00 Centre-ville02:38 Commune Urbaine de Fenoarivo Atsinanana05:33 Sahavola08:19 L'Oasis Lodge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #FenoarivoAtsinanana #Analanjirofo #CloveHarvest #EastCoastMadagascar #BetsimisarakaCulture #MobileMoneyAfrica #TravelPodcast #HeryRakoto #MadagascarLife #SpiceTrade #SahavolaBeach #Romazava #BasesaMusic #ForêtDeTampolo #SainteMarieWhales #MadagascarWinter #TravelOnABudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery hikes into the Forêt de Tampolo to spot lemurs, navigates the RN5 clove trade logistics, and breaks down the daily costs of living in Madagascar's spice capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Forêt de Tampolo, Ampasina Maningoro, RN5, Sahavola, L'Oasis Lodge, Chez Tovo, Dune Coffee Shop, Centre-ville. Covered: Forest ecology, Clove trade logistics, Daily costs in Analanjirofo, Wildlife spotting, Local transport. Chapters:00:00 RN502:11 Dune Coffee Shop06:00 L'Oasis Lodge08:50 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #FenoarivoAtsinanana #CloveHarvest #EastCoastMadagascar #ForêtDeTampolo #Analanjirofo #SustainableTravel #WildlifeSpotting #LocalEconomy #TravelTips #MadagascarFood #BetsimisarakaCulture #RuralMadagascar #SpiceIsland #AdventureTravel #BudgetTravelAfrica #LemurWatching #RN5RoadTrip https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Day two in the spice capital. I walk the Sahavola fishing quarter, trace the clove trade through the central market, and explain how mobile money keeps this east-coast town running. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Centre-ville, L'Oasis Lodge, Dune Coffee Shop, Sahavola, Chez Tovo, Bank of Africa, Forêt de Tampolo, RN5. Covered: Clove Trade Economy, Mobile Money Usage, Sahavola Fishing Quarter, Banking and Residency, Local Cuisine Pricing, Forest Trek Planning. Chapters:00:00 Fenoarivo Atsinanana01:24 RN502:50 Sahavola04:05 Market05:25 Chez Tovo06:31 Bank of Africa07:55 Forêt de Tampolo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #FenoarivoAtsinanana #EastCoastMadagascar #CloveHarvest #Analanjirofo #MobileMoneyMVola #SahavolaBeach #ForêtDeTampolo #Romazava #MadagascarFood #TravelTipsMadagascar #ExpatLifeMadagascar #RN5RoadTrip #NosyAkoho #Betsimisaraka #MadagascarSpices #BudgetTravel #DigitalNomadMadagascar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery arrives in Fenoarivo Atsinanana, the spice capital of the east coast. We explore the clove trade, register as a resident, and find our first foothold in Analanjirofo. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Madagascar. Places in this episode: L'Oasis Lodge, Centre-ville, Haka Fy Authentic Restaurant, Commune Urbaine de Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Sahavola, Dune Coffee Shop, Bank of Africa, Café du bonheur. Covered: Residency Registration, Clove Trade Economy, Accommodation Costs, Local Transport, Mobile Money Usage, Neighborhood Exploration. Chapters:00:00 L'Oasis Lodge02:52 Commune Urbaine de Fenoarivo Atsinanana05:52 Dune Coffee Shop08:24 Forêt de Tampolo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FenoarivoAtsinanana #MadagascarTravel #CloveHarvest #Analanjirofo #EastCoastMadagascar #TravelPodcast #HeryRakoto #DigitalNomadMadagascar #SpiceTrade #Betsimisaraka #RN5RoadTrip #SustainableTravel #IslandLife #MalagasyCulture #TravelTips #AdventureTravel #ResidencyProcess #LocalEconomy https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery spends his final full day in Mahambo, riding the Iazafo river mouth one last time, eating at La Pirogue, and preparing for the taxi-brousse ride to Toamasina. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Mahambo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Mahanabo, Onja Surf Camp, Iazafo river mouth, Maka Coffee Shop, La Pirogue, Toamasina, RN5 road. Covered: Mahanabo surf culture, Lobster economy and pricing, Taxi-brousse logistics, Visa and travel prep, La Pirogue dining experience. Chapters:00:00 Onja Surf Camp01:13 Maka Coffee Shop03:11 La Pirogue04:43 Toamasina06:31 Road07:52 Bus A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #MahanaboSurf #EastCoastMadagascar #HeryRakotoPodcast #SurfingMadagascar #SainteMarieWhales #TravelBudgetMadagascar #IndianOceanSurf #MadagascarFood #BetsimisarakaCulture #SlowTravelAfrica #DigitalNomadMadagascar #WaveChasing #IslandLife #SustainableTravel #MadagascarWildlife #PirogueLife #WinterInMadagascar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

The last full day on Madagascar's east coast surf break. Hery packs his board, settles the bill at Onja Surf Camp, and navigates the quiet logistics of leaving a village that has become home for a month. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Mahambo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Onja Surf Camp, Iazafo river mouth, Maka Coffee Shop, La Pirogue, Toamasina, Sainte-Marie, Manda Fort, Foulpointe. Covered: Departure Logistics, Local Cost Breakdown, Surf Culture & Economy, Visa & Banking Practicalities, East Coast Travel Route. Chapters:00:00 Onja Surf Camp02:44 Toamasina05:16 RN508:56 Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #EastCoastSurf #MahamboVillage #SainteMarieWhales #MalagasyCulture #PirogueLife #IndianOcean #WinterInTropics #SurfAndSand #LocalEconomy #TravelLogistics #Betsimisaraka #RiceAndStew #WildlifeWatching #SustainableTourism #IslandHopping #RoadTripMadagascar #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery explores the Iazafo estuary by pirogue, navigates the local lobster economy, and reflects on the slow economic recovery of the Betsimisaraka coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Mahambo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Mahanambo, Onja Surf Camp, Iazafo river mouth, Maka Coffee Shop, La Pirogue, Mahavongy, Toamasina, Sainte-Marie. Covered: Pirogue tourism, Local cuisine pricing, Mangrove ecosystems, Betsimisaraka culture, Visa logistics, Eastward journey planning. Chapters:00:00 Onja Surf Camp01:42 Mahavongy05:51 La Pirogue A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Mahanambo #SurfLife #EastCoastMadagascar #PirogueTour #Betsimisaraka #WildlifePhotography #SustainableTravel #RiceAndStew #IndianOceanSurf #MadagascarWildlife #TravelBudget #SlowTravel #CulturalImmersion #MahanamboBeach #OnjaSurfCamp #IazafoRiver #MadagascarFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Day four on the east coast: a pirogue trip into the Iazafo estuary, the rhythm of the lobster trade, and the quiet reality of living in a village that moves with the tide. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Mahambo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Onja Surf Camp, Maka Coffee Shop, Mahavongy, La Pirogue, LiZi Bar, Iazafo river mouth, Toamasina. Covered: Pirogue tourism, Estuary ecosystems, Visa bureaucracy, Local cuisine pricing, East coast infrastructure. Chapters:00:00 Onja Surf Camp01:53 Mahavongy03:02 Toamasina05:40 Beach07:00 LiZi Bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #MahanboSurf #EastCoastMadagascar #PirogueLife #BetsimisarakaCulture #SustainableTravel #WildlifeWatching #SurfAndSand #LocalEconomy #VisaTips #FoodieMadagascar #RomazavaLover #SainteMarieWhales #RN5RoadTrip #OffTheBeatenPath #OceanConservation #TravelDiaries #MadagascarLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Day three on the east coast. Hery navigates the Iazafo river mouth surf, hunts for lobster at the morning market, and breaks down the real cost of living in Madagascar's premier beach break. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Mahambo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Mahanambo, Onja Surf Camp, Iazafo river mouth, Maka Coffee Shop, Beach Market, Toamasina, Sainte-Marie, Mahavongy. Covered: surf conditions, lobster economy, cost of living breakdown, visa logistics, Betsimisaraka culture, travel planning to Sainte-Marie. Chapters:00:00 Onja Surf Camp01:09 Iazafo river mouth03:37 Beach Market05:18 Sainte-Marie08:33 Mahavongy10:59 Toamasina A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #MahanamboSurf #EastCoastMadagascar #HeryRakotoPodcast #LobsterLife #SurfAndCulture #Betsimisaraka #SainteMarieWhales #BudgetTravelAfrica #IndianOceanSwells #MadagascarFood #TravelLog2026 #IslandLiving #ConservationTips #LocalEconomy #WavesAndCoffee #SlowTravel #MadagascarDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Day two in the surf village. I walk the beach market at dawn, taste the local lobster economy, and end the night with salegy music under a ravinala roof. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Mahambo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Mahanambo, Onja Surf Camp, Iazafo river mouth, Maka Coffee Shop, La Pirogue, Toamasina, Sainte-Marie, Manda Fort. Covered: Mahanambo daily life, local food and market economy, surf culture and camps, music and nightlife, practical travel logistics, Betsimisaraka culture. Chapters:00:00 Onja Surf Camp01:32 Maka Coffee Shop04:52 La Pirogue07:26 Manda Fort A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MahanamboMadagascar #SurfTravel #EastCoastMadagascar #SalegyMusic #BetsimisarakaCulture #TravelOnABudget #MadagascarLife #SurfCampLife #LobsterEconomy #WinterInMadagascar #SustainableTravel #RavinalaRoofs #IndianOceanSurf #CulturalImmersion #MadagascarFood #TravelTipsMadagascar #SlowTravel #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery arrives in Mahambo via the rough coastal RN5, checks into Onja Surf Camp, explores the Iazafo river-mouth surf break, and discovers the village's lobster economy and musical nights. The real cost of a day here, from pirogue trips to street snacks. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Mahambo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Onja Surf Camp, La Pirogue, Iazafo river-mouth, Manda Fort, Toamasina, Fenoarivo. Covered: Surfing in Mahambo, Iazafo river-mouth surf break, Local village life and economy, Music and nightlife (salegy, basesa), Practical costs and travel logistics, Historical sites (Manda Fort). Chapters:00:00 Mahambo02:07 Iazafo river-mouth03:35 La Pirogue05:05 Onja Surf Camp07:18 Fenoarivo09:02 Village night, music, crowd A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mahambo #MadagascarSurf #SurfingMadagascar #OnjaSurfCamp #IazafoRiver #EastCoastMadagascar #MadagascarTravel #Betsimisaraka #Ravinala #Salegy #MandaFort #Lobster #SurfboardShaping #MadagascarBeaches #TravelMadagascar #IndianOceanSurf #DrySeasonMadagascar #HumpbackWhales https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

On his last day in Toamasina, Hery visits the Bazar Kely fire recovery, samples the canal's fish market, and reflects on the town's expensive rebuilding and his return to Antananarivo. He offers practical tips on SIM cards, residence permits, and the cost of living, all under a steady winter drizzle. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Toamasina, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Mangarivotra, Bazar Kely, Canal des Pangalanes, Place de la Colonne, Ambodimanga, Bazary Be, Vavitiana Museum, Place Bien Aimé. Covered: Bazar Kely fire recovery, SIM card registration and mobile money, Visa and carte de séjour process, Canal des Pangalanes fish market, Colonial architecture and museums, Port activity and fuel dispute, Cost of living and local prices. Chapters:01:07 Canal des Pangalanes03:11 Ambodimanga05:15 Port de Toamasina07:08 Bazary Be A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Toamasina #Tamatave #MadagascarTravel #BazarKely #Pangalanes #MadagascarVisa #SIMCard #CostOfLiving #VavitianaMuseum #Darafify #PortDeToamasina #SainteMarie #WhaleWatching #RainyDay #TravelAfrica #IndianOcean https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery spends his final day in Toamasina watching the port come alive, checking on the Bazar Kely recovery, and preparing for his overnight boat to Sainte-Marie. He reflects on the cost of living, the fuel dispute's aftermath, and the city's layered history before bidding farewell. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Toamasina, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Port de Toamasina, Bazar Kely, Ambodimanga, Place de la Colonne, Darafify, Canal des Pangalanes, Anjoma, Mangarivotra. Covered: Port activity and fuel dispute, Bazar Kely fire recovery, Cost of living and rental prices, Canal des Pangalanes and local life, Creole food and cafes, Boat planning to Sainte-Marie. Chapters:00:00 Port de Toamasina01:02 Maka Coffee Shop04:56 Canal des Pangalanes07:03 Mangarivotra A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Toamasina #Tamatave #MadagascarTravel #EastCoastMadagascar #CanalDesPangalanes #PortDeToamasina #BazarKely #SainteMarie #HumpbackWhales #MadagascarPort #CreoleFood #MadagascarCostOfLiving #TravelMadagascar #ToamasinaHistory #PoussePousse #MadagascarWinter #OceanVoyage #MadagascarIsland https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery explores Toamasina's spice warehouses and export trade, checks on the recovering Bazar Kely market, and prepares for his cargo-passenger boat to Sainte-Marie. Along the way, he reflects on the port's layered history and the practical costs of coastal living in Madagascar. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Toamasina, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Bazar Kely, Bazary Be, Ambodimanga, Place Bien Aimé, Vavitiana Museum, Mangarivotra, Tanambao V, Parc Zoologique Ivoloina. Covered: Spice trade and export economy, Bazar Kely fire recovery, Cost of living and rental prices, Banking and visa practicalities, Port fuel dispute aftermath, Boat planning to Sainte-Marie. Chapters:00:00 Toamasina01:10 Canal des Pangalanes03:42 Ambodimanga05:03 Mangarivotra07:45 Darafify09:36 Tanambao V A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Toamasina #MadagascarTravel #Tamatave #PortLife #SpiceTrade #IndianOcean #MadagascarPodcast #TravelMadagascar #BazarKely #CanalDesPangalanes #SainteMarie #MadagascarCoast #VanillaIsland #WorkingPort #CostOfLivingMadagascar #TravelAfrica #IslandLife #HeryRakoto https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery takes a break from the port to visit Parc Zoologique Ivoloina, meeting lemurs and chameleons, and reflecting on the cost of a day out in Toamasina. He also checks on the city's recovery from the Bazar Kely fire and the port's fuel dispute. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Toamasina, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Parc Zoologique Ivoloina, Bazary Be, Morarano, Ankirihiry, Le Lagon Café, Darafify, Mangarivotra. Covered: Parc Zoologique Ivoloina, Market economy and fire recovery, Port activity and fuel dispute, Cost of living and local prices. Chapters:00:00 Parc Zoologique Ivoloina03:46 Bazary Be06:03 Le Lagon Café08:21 Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Toamasina #Tamatave #ParcIvoloina #Lemurs #MadagascarTravel #MadagascarPodcast #CostOfLiving #TravelMadagascar #CanalDesPangalanes #BazarBe #Darafify #LeLagonCafe #PortOfToamasina #IslandLife #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery spends day four in Toamasina exploring the Canal des Pangalanes by pirogue, visiting the ruined Bazar Kely market, and enjoying a seafood dinner at Bounty Ocean Bistro. He reflects on the cost of living, the port's fuel standoff, and the city's layered history. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Toamasina, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Canal des Pangalanes, Espace Filaos Beach, Ambodimanga, Bloom & Soul, Bazar Kely, Bazary Be, Tanambao V, Bounty Ocean Bistro. Covered: Canal des Pangalanes, Bazar Kely fire aftermath, Colonial architecture, Cost of living in Toamasina, Practical visa and banking, Planning boat to Sainte-Marie. Chapters:00:00 Canal des Pangalanes02:18 Ambodimanga04:19 Bazar Kely05:43 Tanambao V07:28 Parc Zoologique Ivoloina A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Toamasina #Tamatave #MadagascarTravel #CanalDesPangalanes #BazarKely #MadagascarHistory #EastCoastMadagascar #Pirogue #TravelMadagascar #MadagascarFood #VanillaTrade #SainteMarie #Lemur #IvoloinaPark #PortCity #MadagascarCosts #TravelAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Day three in Toamasina: Hery takes a morning pirogue ride down the Canal des Pangalanes, visits the spice warehouses near the port, and reflects on the cost of a coastal life as he plans the next leg to Sainte-Marie. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Toamasina, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Canal des Pangalanes, Ambodivandi, Bazary Be, O'Gagneur, Place de la Colonne, Tanambao V, Espace Filaos Beach, Le Lagon Café. Covered: Canal des Pangalanes, Spice market and cloves, Rental costs in Tanambao V, Boat travel to Sainte-Marie, Creole food and café, Port fuel dispute aftermath. Chapters:00:00 Canal des Pangalanes02:27 Bazary Be04:32 Mangarivotra06:12 Ambodimanga07:03 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Toamasina #CanalDesPangalanes #MadagascarTravel #Madagascar #EastCoastMadagascar #SainteMarie #BazaryBe #Tamatave #Canal #Pirogue #SpiceMarket #RentInMadagascar #CreoleFood #LotusSoup #Valiha #CostOfLiving #PortCity #Lemurs https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Day two in Toamasina: Hery walks the working port at dawn, watches vanilla and clove exports being loaded, and visits the site of the Bazar Kely fire. He eats a Creole lunch at Darafify, checks rental prices in Tanambao V, and ends the day with a beer at the seaside as the port lights come up. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Toamasina, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Port de Toamasina, Place de la Colonne, Bazar Kely, Darafify, Ambodimanga, Bloom & Soul Librairie Café, Canal des Pangalanes, Palmarium Reserve. Covered: Port of Toamasina and export trade, Bazar Kely fire aftermath and recovery, Colonial architecture in Ambodimanga, Canal des Pangalanes and local villages, Cost of living and rental prices in Toamasina, Creole-Malagasy food and cafes. Chapters:00:00 Port de Toamasina01:54 Place de la Colonne03:28 Bazar Kely04:23 Ambodimanga05:53 Bloom & Soul Librairie Café08:04 Mangarivotra A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Toamasina #Tamatave #MadagascarTravel #EastCoastMadagascar #PortLife #CanalDesPangalanes #MadagascarHistory #CreoleArchitecture #TravelMadagascar #MadagascarMarkets #VanillaExport #IndianOceanTravel #ToamasinaFood #BazarKely #MadagascarWinter #HeryRakoto #MadagascarPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery arrives in Toamasina after the long drive from Ambatondrazaka, walks the working harbour and the Canal des Pangalanes, tries the local seafood at Bounty Ocean Bistro, and checks out the cost of living in Madagascar's chief port before planning the next leg to Sainte-Marie. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Toamasina, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Canal des Pangalanes, Port de Toamasina, Bazary Be, Ambodimanga, Bounty Ocean Bistro, Espace Filaos Beach, La Terrasse Tamatave, Place Bien Aimé. Covered: Toamasina arrival and profile, Port of Toamasina, Canal des Pangalanes, Colonial architecture, Market and food costs, Coastal travel planning. Chapters:00:00 Toamasina00:50 Canal des Pangalanes02:34 Bazary Be04:26 Ambodimanga06:30 La Terrasse Tamatave07:56 Grillades de Tamatave08:59 Maka Coffee Shop A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Toamasina #Tamatave #MadagascarTravel #PortLife #CanalDesPangalanes #BazaryBe #VanillaIsland #EastCoastMadagascar #TravelMadagascar #MadagascarCosts #HeryRakoto #MadagascarPodcast #IndianOcean #ColonialArchitecture #SeafoodMadagascar #MadagascarMarkets https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

On his last full day in Ambatondrazaka, Hery walks the market, shares a final meal at Chez Tantine, checks the cost of living, and prepares for the ride east to Andasibe and the indri. Practical costs and travel tips for the rice-bowl region. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Marché Municipal, Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar Coffee Roasters, MLA railway station, Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Lac Alaotra, Parc Bandro, Andreba, Chez Tantine, Vahiné guesthouse. Covered: Market and food economy, Cost of living and practical expenses, Railway history and current freight use, Bandro conservation and community camp, Travel planning to Andasibe and the coast. Chapters:00:00 Madagascar Coffee Roasters01:49 MLA railway station03:25 Cathedral of the Holy Trinity04:53 Chez Tantine06:31 Quiet street evening07:44 Guesthouse room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ambatondrazaka #LacAlaotra #BandroLemur #MadagascarTravel #RiceBowl #ChezTantine #AndasibeIndri #MadagascarPodcast #TravelMadagascar #SainteMarie #Romazava #MofoGasy #MLArailway #CycloneRecovery #EcoTourism #MadagascarWildlife #IndianOcean #HeryRakoto https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

On his last full day in Ambatondrazaka, Hery walks the lake shore at dawn, checks the bandro conservation efforts one more time, shares a final meal at Chez Tantine, and girds himself for the long drive east toward Andasibe and the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Lac Alaotra, Andreba, Parc Bandro, Madagascar Coffee Roasters, Marché Municipal, Old MLA railway station, Chez Tantine, Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Covered: Bandro and conservation at Parc Bandro, Lac Alaotra ecology and fishing, Local food and market economy, Road conditions east to Andasibe, Indri in Andasibe-Mantadia. Chapters:00:00 Lac Alaotra02:11 Andreba03:35 Madagascar Coffee Roasters04:53 Old MLA railway station06:43 Ambatondrazaka07:48 Chez Tantine A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Ambatondrazaka #LacAlaotra #BandroLemur #RiceBowl #Andreba #WildlifeMadagascar #ChezTantine #MadagascarAfrica #LemurConservation #Andasibe #Indri #EastCoastMadagascar #TravelMadagascar #Sihanaka #RiceTerrace #SafariMadagascar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Day six in Ambatondrazaka. Hery walks the lake shore at dusk, checks the cost of a long-term stay, and shares a final meal of smoked eel and lake fish at a local hotely as the rice-bowl winter closes in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Lac Alaotra, Andreba, Bandro Camp, Marché Municipal, Chez Tantine, Madagascar Coffee Roasters, Dune Coffee Shop, Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Covered: dusk lakeside reflection, smoked eel and local meal, cost of living in Ambatondrazaka, preparing to leave for Andasibe, winter season in the rice bowl. Chapters:00:00 Lac Alaotra02:04 Chez Tantine04:40 Sainte-Marie06:03 Night07:00 Andreba A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Madagascar #LacAlaotra #Ambatondrazaka #Bandro #Lemur #RiceBowl #MadagascarTravel #TravelPodcast #LocalFood #Romazava #Andasibe #Indri #SainteMarie #WhaleSeason #WinterTravel #SlowTravel #IslandLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Day five in Ambatondrazaka. Hery walks the rice paddies at the edge of town, follows an egret through flooded fields, and then wrestles with the practical paperwork of long-term travel in Madagascar — visas, SIM cards, and the cost of daily life in the rice bowl. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Marché Municipal, Madagascar Coffee Roasters, Stade d'Ambatondrazaka, MLA railway station, Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, AccèsBanque, BNI Ambatondrazaka, Lake Alaotra. Covered: rice paddy ecology and herons, visa extension and residence permit process, local economy and cost of living, SIM cards and mobile money, MLA railway history and current use, town geography and daily life. Chapters:01:55 Stade d'Ambatondrazaka02:31 Ambatondrazaka04:00 Marché Municipal05:15 MLA railway station06:09 Cathedral of the Holy Trinity07:07 Lakeside at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ambatondrazaka #MadagascarTravel #LacAlaotra #RiceBowl #MadagascarVisa #TravelPaperwork #CarteDeSejour #MadagascarCosts #Mvola #OrangeMoney #MLARailway #CathedralAmbatondrazaka #MadagascarCoffee #TravelMadagascar #AlaotraMangoro https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery explores the rice-bowl town of Ambatondrazaka on day four, visiting the market, the old railway, and the lakeshore, while reflecting on the region's recovery from Cyclone Gezani and the cost of living in rural Madagascar. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Marché Municipal, MLA railway station, Cathédrale de la Sainte-Trinité, Madagascar Coffee Roasters, Lac Alaotra, Andreba, Le Chalet D'Ambararata, banque BAOBAB. Covered: Railway history, Catholic mission and town life, Cafe culture and local drinks, Cyclone recovery, Bandro conservation, Local cuisine. Chapters:00:00 Marché Municipal00:35 Lac Alaotra02:28 Madagascar Coffee Roasters03:52 Stade d'Ambatondrazaka05:50 Banque BAOBAB07:33 Andreba A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Ambatondrazaka #LacAlaotra #BandroLemur #AlaotranGentleLemur #MadagascarRiceBowl #CycloneGezani #TravelMadagascar #AndasibeMantadia #IndriLemur #Sihanaka #LemurConservation #MadagascarBudgetTravel #ParcBandro #RN44 #Moramanga #EastCoastMadagascar #WinterInMadagascar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Day three in Ambatondrazaka: Hery walks the lakeshore, visits the old freight railway, and checks the price of a life in the rice bowl, before planning the road east toward Andasibe and the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Ambatondrazaka railway station, Marché Municipal, AccèsBanque Ambatondrazaka, Spoon Café, Chez Tantine, Cathédrale de la Sainte-Trinité, Parc Bandro (Andreba), Lac Alaotra shore. Covered: Ambatondrazaka town life, Lac Alaotra fishing and economy, Bandro conservation and community camp, Practical costs and logistics, Eastward travel planning, Cyclone Gezani recovery. Chapters:00:00 Rural town morning with distant rooster01:46 Marché Municipal03:39 Lakeside path with reeds and water birds04:34 Lakeshore with lapping water05:24 Chez Tantine07:11 Quiet guesthouse room with rain on window08:17 Rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ambatondrazaka #LacAlaotra #BandroLemur #MadagascarRiceBowl #ParcBandro #ChezTantine #SpoonCafe #MLARailway #MadagascarTravel #VisitMadagascar #RicePaddies #LemurConservation #CycloneGezani #AmbatovyMine #TravelAfrica #IslandTravel #MadagascarPodcast #AlaotraMangoro https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

On day two in Ambatondrazaka, I explore the Marché Municipal, eat tilapia at Chez Tantine, and take a pirogue at dawn to find the bandro, the only lemur that lives in marsh reeds. Plus the real cost of a day in the rice bowl. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Lac Alaotra, Andreba, Parc Bandro, Marché Municipal, Chez Tantine, Bambou Restaurant, Madagascar Coffee Roasters. Covered: Bandro lemur and Parc Bandro, Lac Alaotra wetland ecology, Rice economy and harvest, Local food and market prices, Village boat tour logistics, Town profile of Ambatondrazaka. Chapters:00:00 Andreba02:46 Parc Bandro04:10 Ambatondrazaka05:09 Chez Tantine07:39 Bambou Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LacAlaotra #Bandro #AlaotraGentleLemur #Ambatondrazaka #MadagascarTravel #RiceBowl #Pirogue #RamsarWetland #Andreba #MarchéMunicipal #Tilapia #MadagascarWildlife #Lemur #TravelMadagascar #AlaotraMangoro #HomestayTravel #WildlifeConservation #Madagascar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery makes the long drive north from Moramanga into the Alaotra basin, settles into Ambatondrazaka on Assumption Day, and plans a dawn pirogue trip to find the bandro, the only lemur that lives in marsh reeds. Plus the real cost of a rice-bowl town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Marché Municipal, Ambatondrazaka guesthouse, Cathédrale de la Sainte-Trinité, Old MLA railway station, Lac Alaotra, Parc Bandro, Village of Andreba, RN44. Covered: Arrival and rice-bowl geography, Bandro lemur and Parc Bandro, Lac Alaotra wetland and fishing economy, Ambatondrazaka town profile and costs, Practical logistics for the region. Chapters:00:00 Marché Municipal01:20 Bus ride02:17 Cathédrale de la Sainte-Trinité04:02 Lac Alaotra05:39 Room07:11 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Madagascar #LacAlaotra #Ambatondrazaka #BandroLemur #AlaotranGentleLemur #ParcBandro #RiceBowl #RamsarWetland #MadagascarWildlife #Birdwatching #PirogueTrip #TaxiBrousse #Sihanaka #MadagascarTravel #LemurConservation #RuralMadagascar #AssumptionDay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

On his final evening in Antondabe, Hery takes one last walk up the cliff, reflects on the celestite trade and the T18 road, and hears the forest's night chorus before heading east. A quiet episode about saying goodbye to a place that grows on you. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antondabe, Madagascar. Places in this episode: The Antondabe cliff, Bezavo Mountain, Itomampy River, Midongy du Sud National Park, Vangaindrano, Farafangana, Tsara Guest House. Covered: Cliff hike, Celestite economy, Night wildlife, Local guide economy, Practical travel detail. Chapters:00:00 Antondabe02:11 Vangaindrano03:24 Farafangana04:40 Forest night06:33 Cliff top at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Antondabe #MidongyDuSud #MadagascarTravel #LemurWatching #Celestite #RuralMadagascar #Vangaindrano #AtsimoAtsinanana #MadagascarGuide #NightWalk #CollaredBrownLemur #MadagascarEcotourism #T18Road #CliffTop #MadagascarWinter https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery spends his final full day in Antondabe, revisiting the cliff, checking in with guide Tovo about the trek, and preparing for the road east. He reflects on the town's economy, the coming Assumption Day holiday, and the practical details of leaving a remote corner of Madagascar. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antondabe, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Midongy du Sud National Park, Alan' Ilohony Forest, Itomampy River, Vangaindrano, Farafangana. Covered: Antondabe village life, Midongy du Sud trek planning, Cliff geography and hike, Local economy and celestite, Practical travel logistics, Culture: Antemoro and valiha. Chapters:00:00 Antondabe02:03 Vangaindrano03:32 Alan' Ilohony Forest04:54 Farafangana06:13 Restaurant interior07:22 Night village A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Antondabe #MadagascarTravel #MidongyDuSud #Lemurs #Celestite #CliffHike #Rainforest #TravelPodcast #Madagascar #Antemoro #AssumptionDay #LocalEconomy #RoadTrip #Wildlife #Valiha #ManaoAhoana #TravelTips #RemoteMadagascar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

On day five in Antondabe, Hery joins guide Tovo for a morning climb up the town's defining cliff, learns how the celestite trade actually works from a local miner, and turns it into a practical conversation about money in rural Madagascar — cash, mobile money, and what a day costs when the nearest ATM is 40 kilometres away. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antondabe, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Antondabe cliff, Midongy du Sud National Park, Bezavo Mountain, Itomampy River, Vangaindrano, Commune office Antondabe. Covered: Celestite mining economy, Cliff geography of Antondabe, Mobile money in rural Madagascar, Midongy du Sud trek preparation, Market food prices, Lemur colony sighting. Chapters:00:00 Itomampy River01:52 Vangaindrano04:14 Market05:56 Park road07:36 Room tone A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Antondabe #MadagascarTravel #MidongyDuSud #Celestite #LemurTrek #RuralMadagascar #MobileMoney #MVola #Antaimoro #RainforestHiking #MadagascarGuide #Ecotourism #Vangaindrano #MofoGasy #CollaredBrownLemur #T18Road #MadagascarEconomy https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery spends his fourth day in Antondabe preparing for a trek into Midongy du Sud, learning about local celestite mining, and planning his journey to the coast. He talks money, mobile signals, and the art of being patient in a remote town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antondabe, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Midongy du Sud National Park, Bezavo Mountain, Itomampy River, Vangaindrano, Farafangana. Covered: Trek planning, Community meeting, Road infrastructure, Celestite mining, Local economy, Valiha music. Chapters:00:00 Bezavo Mountain01:56 Market stall03:59 Vangaindrano04:46 Cliff edge at dusk05:42 Antondabe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Madagascar #Antondabe #MidongyDuSud #TrekkingMadagascar #Celestite #TravelMadagascar #RemoteTravel #Rainforest #CommunityTourism #Valiha #Antemoro #Vangaindrano #T18 #MadagascarTravel #IslandLife #BudgetTravel #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery spends his third day in Antondabe learning about the local celestite trade, visiting the community guide cooperative, and understanding how the remote town survives between the rainforest and the coast. Plus practical notes on money, SIM cards, and the value of a good local fixer. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antondabe, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Midongy du Sud National Park, Itomampy River, Bezavo Mountain, Vangaindrano, Gargotte La Terrasse, T18 road. Covered: Local mineral trade and celestite, Community guide economy and park fees, Practical rural logistics: SIM, cash, guiding, Preparing for a multi-day rainforest trek, Antondabe cliff geography and town profile. Chapters:00:00 Antondabe01:40 Itomampy River05:06 Gargotte La Terrasse06:50 Guesthouse veranda A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Antondabe #MidongyDuSud #MadagascarTravel #MadagascarHiking #LemurTrek #CelestiteMining #CommunityTourism #RemoteMadagascar #RainforestTrails #Vangaindrano #SainteMarie #MadagascarRoadTrip #T18 #LivingInMadagascar #LocalGuides #WinterInMadagascar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery spends a full day in Antondabe, from a dawn walk with local guides to a night trek in Midongy du Sud. He hears the indri's call, learns about the celestite trade, and gets practical about money, SIMs, and the long road out. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antondabe, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Midongy du Sud National Park, Itomampy River, Bezavo Mountain, Vangaindrano, T18 road. Covered: Midongy du Sud wildlife and forest ecology, Village economy and local guides in Antondabe, Night wildlife: mouse lemur, chameleon, gecko, Practical costs: transport, guiding, guesthouse, Celestite mining and local mineral resources, Community-based ecotourism in remote Madagascar. Chapters:00:00 Antondabe04:30 Vangaindrano06:12 Night forest, geckos and cicadas07:21 Quiet guesthouse porch, night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Antondabe #MidongyDuSud #IndriLemurs #LemurWatching #NightWalk #Rainforest #Celestite #TravelAfrica #MadagascarPodcast #VillageLife #Ecotourism #HikingAdventure #WildlifeConservation #MadagascarNature #RemoteTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery leaves Tana behind, drives the RN2 through Madagascar's rice bowl, and arrives in Antondabe at the edge of Midongy du Sud. A first dusk in the rainforest: mouse lemurs, tree ferns, and the cost of remoteness. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antondabe, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Antananarivo, Moramanga, Andasibe, Midongy du Sud National Park, Vangaindrano, Analamazaotra. Covered: Travel logistics by taxi-brousse, Cost of rural guesthouses, Night rainforest ecology, Local mineral resources, Community guided wildlife walks, Midongy du Sud park access. Chapters:00:00 Antananarivo01:37 Antondabe02:39 Andasibe05:03 Guesthouse veranda interior06:05 Night forest, cicadas and frogs07:40 Quiet room, gecko call outside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Antondabe #MidongyDuSud #Rainforest #LemurWatch #NightWalk #MouseLemur #Celestite #AtsimoAtsinanana #MadagascarPodcast #TravelAfrica #Ecotourism #RemoteTravel #MalagasyForest #IndriSeason #Vangaindrano #IslandWildlife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery spends his final full day in Antananarivo dealing with the new Anosizato flyover construction, finding a quiet corner in the Haute-Ville for a coffee, and reflecting on the city's contrasts before heading east. He also checks in on the Ivandry rental hunt and gets practical about costs and safety. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Anosizato, Haute-Ville, Madagascar Coffee Roasters, Analakely Market, Chez Aline, Andohalo Cathedral, Le Siete Bar & Restaurant, Ivandry. Covered: local logistics, cost of living, market scene, safety awareness, rental search, pre-departure planning. Chapters:00:00 Anosizato01:52 Haute-Ville03:14 Analakely Market04:52 Market hall with vendors calling05:47 Chez Aline07:09 Ivandry09:00 Night street with distant car horn A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Antananarivo #MadagascarTravel #TanaDaily #MadagascarPodcast #TravelAfrica #HauteVille #AnalakelyMarket #MadagascarCoffee #Ivandry #JIRAMA #MadagascarEconomy #TravelCosts #HiddenAfrica #MadagascarHistory #AssumptionDay https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

On his final full day in Antananarivo, Hery checks the Anosizato flyover construction, navigates the city's energy crisis, visits the Andafiavaratra Palace, and plans his move east toward Andasibe and the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Anosizato, Maka Coffee Shop, Andafiavaratra Palace Museum, Analakely market, Tsimbazaza Zoo, Le Siete Bar & Restaurant, Ivandry. Covered: Construction and infrastructure, Energy crisis, Museums and history, Wildlife and nature, Local cuisine and costs, Travel planning. Chapters:00:00 Anosizato01:48 Maka Coffee Shop02:42 Ivandry04:05 Analakely market05:34 Tsimbazaza Zoo07:03 Le Siete Bar & Restaurant08:05 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Antananarivo #Madagascar #Tana #Flyover #JIRAMA #Andafiavaratra #Tsimbazaza #Lemurs #Indri #Analakely #Romazava #AkohoSyVoanio #OrangeMoney #Mvola #Visa #Ivandry #EastCoast #SainteMarie #MadagascarTravel #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery tackles the Anosizato flyover construction, discovers a French bakery in Haute-Ville, and navigates the energy crisis while hunting for a long-term rental in Ivandry. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Anosizato, Haute-Ville, Andohalo Cathedral, Andafiavaratra Palace, Ivandry, Analakely Market, Lemurs' Park, Isoraka. Covered: city logistics, rental property, local cuisine, wildlife, practical travel. Chapters:00:00 Anosizato01:19 Haute-Ville02:43 Ivandry04:26 Lemurs' Park05:15 Isoraka06:03 La Petite Brasserie07:39 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Antananarivo #Tana #Madagascar #TravelMadagascar #MadagascarTravel #Ivandry #HauteVille #Anosizato #LemursPark #Indri #MalagasyFood #EnergyCrisis #MadagascarVisa #TravelTips #AntananarivoLiving #MadagascarGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery explores the Haute-Ville's colonial lanes, dives into the Analakely market's chaos, and gets up close with lemurs at Lemurs' Park. He also sorts out the practicalities of long-term life in Antananarivo, from mobile money to finding a flat, all with an eye on the road east. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Analakely Market, Dune Coffee Shop, BOA Siège Antaninarenina, Rova of Antananarivo, Lemurs' Park, Sakamanga, La Varangue, Andafiavaratra Palace Museum. Covered: Practical logistics: SIM and bank account, Historic Haute-Ville and Rova, Lemurs' Park and wildlife, Local cuisine and costs, Planning travel east to Andasibe and the coast. Chapters:00:00 Market hall01:49 Dune Coffee Shop03:43 Andohalo04:40 Lemurs' Park06:37 Andafiavaratra Palace Museum08:23 Quiet room09:43 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Madagascar #Antananarivo #Tana #LemursPark #LemursOfMadagascar #Rova #Andafiavaratra #Andasibe #Indri #MadagascarTravel #MadagascarAdventure #MadagascarFood #Isoraka #HauteVille #TanaTravel #MadagascarVisa #MadaExpat #Thb https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery navigates Antananarivo's paperwork, power cuts, and a rainy day with coffee and croissants at Madagascar Coffee Roasters, then explores the silent halls of the Andafiavaratra Palace and the city's creative undercurrents. Practical notes on visas, money, and finding a flat in Ivandry. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Haute-Ville, Andohalo Cathedral, Analakely market, Chez Aline, Andafiavaratra Palace, Lac Anosy, Isoraka, Le Petit Verdot. Covered: Visa extension, Museums and history, Music and culture, Costs and money, Daily logistics, Future travel plans. Chapters:00:00 Antananarivo01:37 Haute-Ville04:03 Lac Anosy06:00 Isoraka07:10 Ambatobe08:23 Ivandry A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Antananarivo #MadagascarTravel #TravelPodcast #HeryRakoto #HighlandWinter #VisaExtension #AndafiavaratraPalace #HistoricMuseum #LocalFood #Romazava #CoffeeLover #Isoraka #Ivandry #RentInTana #LivingInMadagascar #Hiragasy #Music #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery navigates Antananarivo's practical heartbeat: haggling at Analakely for a suitcase, paying with mobile money, dodging the Jazz festival hubbub, and checking in from a baguette-fueled café. Day two is about making the city work for you. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Analakely, Haute-Ville, Madagascar Coffee Roasters, Rova of Antananarivo, Andafiavaratra Palace, Andohalo Cathedral, Le Siete Bar & Restaurant, Avenue de l'Indépendance. Covered: Market shopping, Banking and money, Historic sites, Local cuisine, Festival preview, City transport. Chapters:00:00 Analakely01:27 Haute-Ville03:10 Cafe terrace04:18 Andafiavaratra Palace05:56 Le Siete Bar & Restaurant07:04 Avenue de l'Indépendance A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Madagascar #Antananarivo #Tana #MadagascarTravel #TravelPodcast #Analakely #Zoma #MobileMoney #OrangeMoney #JazzTohatohabato #Rova #QueenPalace #MadagascarFood #Ravitoto #Romazava #Highlands #TravelAfrica #Madagascar2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery Rakoto lands in Antananarivo for the first time. Visa stamps, ariary cash, taxi-be chaos, and a bowl of romazava in the highland winter. The capital is your orientation city; here is how it actually works. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Madagascar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Madagascar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Ivato Airport, Analakely, Haute-Ville, Maison d'Hôtes Mandrosoa, Rova of Antananarivo, Andohalo Cathedral, Soavinandriana, Le Siete Bar & Restaurant. Covered: Arrival Logistics, City Orientation, First Impressions, Local Cuisine, Safety. Chapters:00:00 Ivato Airport01:48 Analakely02:48 Haute-Ville04:07 Andohalo Cathedral06:16 Soavinandriana07:32 Le Siete Bar & Restaurant08:34 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Antananarivo #MadagascarTravel #Tana #TravelPodcast #FirstImpressions #Madagascar #HauteVille #Analakely #VisaOnArrival #MobileMoney #Africatravel #TravelVlog #IndianOcean #IslandLife #Rova #Romazava #WorldTraveler #PodcastEpisode https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/