Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto

Episodes

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  Sambava Market Rhythms and Vanilla Curing 08.10.2026 10m

  Hery explores the rotating markets of Sambava, navigates the vanilla curing season, and plans the next leg toward Marojejy National Park. ☕ 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 69 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Sambava, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Antaimby, Ambodisatrana, La Vanilleraie de Sambava, Soavoanio Coconut Estate, Plage des Cocotiers, Stade municipal d'Ambodisatrana, SAMBA COFFEE SHOP, Melrose Hotel. Covered: Market Economics, Vanilla Curing Industry, Residency Logistics, Marojejy Trek Planning, Local Costs & Budgeting. Chapters:00:00 Sambava01:16 Antaimby03:41 Ambodisatrana09:27 Melrose Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Sambava #VanillaTrade #SAVARegion #MarojejyNationalPark #SoavoanioCoconut #RouteDeLaVanille #MadagascarLife #TravelBudget #ResidencyMadagascar #VanillaCuring #AntaimbyMarket #EastCoastMadagascar #SpringInMadagascar #TravelTipsMadagascar #MadagascarEconomy #LemurSpotting #IndieTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Sambava Vanilla Curing and Soavoanio Coconut Estate 07.10.2026 11m

  Hery explores the heart of the SAVA region's vanilla curing season in Sambava, visits the vast Soavoanio coconut estate, and navigates the practicalities of banking and residency registration in the humid northeast. ☕ 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 68 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Sambava, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Sambava-Centre, Agence BNI Sambava, Antaimby, SAMBA COFFEE SHOP, Bemarivo river, Soavoanio coconut estate, Gargotte Ezaka, Antanifotsy. Covered: Vanilla Economy & Curing, Residency & Banking Logistics, Soavoanio Coconut Estate, Local Markets & Transit, Marojejy Trek Prep, Daily Costs & Inflation. Chapters:00:00 Sambava-Centre02:28 Bemarivo river05:28 La Vanilleraie de Sambava08:50 Prulab vanilla analysis laboratory A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sambava #MadagascarTravel #VanillaTrade #SAVARegion #Soavoanio #MarojejyTrek #ResidencyMadagascar #CostOfLiving #TravelTips #EastCoastMadagascar #VanillaCuring #CoconutEstate #MorengyWrestling #SainteMarieWhales #TravelBudget #MadagascarLife #SpringInMadagascar #LocalGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Sambava Arrival: Vanilla Curing and New Roads 06.10.2026 10m

  Hery moves from Antalaha to Sambava on the RN5A coast road. He explores the vanilla curing season, Soavoanio coconut estate, and practical residency logistics in the SAVA region 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 67 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Sambava, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Sambava-Centre, Ambodisatrana, Antanifotsy, La Vanilleraie de Sambava, Soavoanio Plantation, SAMBA COFFEE SHOP, MAD ZEBU RESTAURANT, Pazzo. Covered: Residency Logistics, Vanilla Economy, Local Costs & Banking, Soavoanian Coconut Estate, Marojejy Trek Prep. Chapters:00:00 Sambava-Centre02:39 Ambodisatrana05:37 MAD ZEBU RESTAURANT08:22 Antanifotsy A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Sambava #SAVARegion #VanillaSeason #TravelMadagascar #LemurSpotting #MarojejyTrek #CoconutPlantation #DigitalNomadMadagascar #ResidencyInMadagascar #EastCoastMadagascar #WildlifeConservation #MadagascarFood #TravelTipsMadagascar #SpringInMadagascar #IndigenousLemurs #VanillaEconomy #ExploreMadagascar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Vanilla Curing and Final Markets in Antalaha 05.10.2026 11m

  Hery spends his last full day in Antalaha, walking the Tanambao market for green vanilla auctions, visiting a curing house to see the drying process, and navigating the practicalities of leaving the SAVA region. He covers local costs, banking logistics, and the upcoming journey 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 66 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antalaha, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Tanambao, Maka Coffee Shop, Tanambao Market, Sarahandrano, Maherifody, Baie d'Antongil, Masoala National Park, RN5a. Covered: Vanilla Economy & Curing, Daily Costs & Inflation, Banking & Residency Logistics, Transport & Infrastructure, Market Economics. Chapters:00:00 Tanambao01:47 Tanambao Market03:41 Baie d'Antongil05:39 RN5a07:37 Bank of Africa09:20 Chez Joice A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Antalaha #VanillaIndustry #SavaRegion #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #WildlifeConservation #BoatBuilding #LocalMarkets #ExpatLife #VanillaPollination #CycloneSeason #MobileMoney #ResidencyPermit #EastCoastMadagascar #SainteMarie #MasoalaPark #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Last Day in Antalaha Vanilla Curing and Stone Cutting 04.10.2026 11m

  Hery spends his final full day in Antalaha, navigating the heavy swell warnings, visiting the vanilla curing houses, and reflecting on the SAVA economy before heading 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 65 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antalaha, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Tanambao, Maka Coffee Shop, Bank of Africa, RN5a, Port of Antalaha, Cap Est, La Terrasse, Ankoalabe Market. Covered: Vanilla Economy, Stone Cutting Crafts, Weather Risks, Local Costs, Travel Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Maka Coffee Shop01:22 Tanambao04:47 Cap Est08:48 Chez Joice A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Antalaha #VanillaCapital #SAVARegion #TravelPodcast #HeryRakoto #WildlifeWatching #CoralReefSnorkeling #LocalEconomy #SustainableTravel #IndianOcean #IslandLife #VanillaHarvest #StoneCraftsmanship #MalagasyCulture #ExpatLife #TravelTips #SpringInMadagascar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Tanambao Market Rhythms and Stone Craftsmanship 03.10.2026 10m

  Hery navigates the humid mornings of Antalaha, exploring the Tanambao market's vanilla auctions, the rhythmic clatter of stone-cutting workshops, and the practicalities 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 64 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antalaha, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Tanambao, BOA Branch, Chez Joice, Maka Coffee Shop, Tanambao Market, Ambondrona, Bank of Africa, Gare Routière Nord. Covered: Vanilla Market Economics, Stone Cutting Artisans, Banking & Residency Logistics, Daily Cost of Living, Urban Exploration Tanambao, Weather & Sea Conditions. Chapters:00:00 Tanambao03:23 Ambondrona06:40 La Terrasse09:28 Shop A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Antalaha #SavaRegion #VanillaCapital #LivingInMadagascar #TravelBudget #StoneCrafting #TanambaoMarket #ExpatsInMadagascar #CapEstReef #MasoalaNationalPark #MadagascarFood #LocalEconomy #ResidencyVisa #TravelPodcast #HeryRakoto #IslandLife #EastCoastMadagascar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Vanilla auctions and stone cutting in Antalaha 02.10.2026 10m

  I walk through the Tanambao market to watch green vanilla change hands, then visit a lapidary workshop where semi-precious stones are cut by hand. I also cover the heavy swell warnings and how to navigate the local banking system. ☕ 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 63 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antalaha, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Tanambao Market, Bank of Africa Rue de Tananarive, Maka Coffee Shop, Semi-precious Stone Workshop, Antalaha Harbour. Covered: Vanilla Market Economics, Stone Cutting Craft, Banking & Residency Logistics, Weather & Port Conditions, Daily Cost of Living. Chapters:00:00 Port01:07 Tanambao Market03:08 Workshop05:04 Bank interior06:42 Maka Coffee Shop08:32 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Antalaha #VanillaCapital #SAVARegion #TravelBudget #LocalEconomy #StoneCrafting #ResidencyTips #CycloneSeason #MarketLife #CoffeeCulture #PortInfrastructure #LivingAbroad #EastCoastMadagascar #SpringInTropics #CurrencyExchange #SlowTravel #PodcastAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Vanilla Curing and Stone Cutting in Antalaha 01.10.2026 11m

  Day six in the vanilla capital. Hery walks through the curing houses of Tanambao, visits the semi-precious stone workshops, and navigates the heavy swell warnings affecting the port. ☕ 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 62 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antalaha, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Tanambao, Maka Coffee Shop, Bank of Africa, Rue de Tananarive, Gare Routière Nord, Marché d'Ankoalabe, Ambondrona, Ambatoratsy. Covered: Vanilla Economy, Stone Cutting Craft, Local Markets, Weather Risks, Residency Logistics, Education in SAVA. Chapters:00:00 Tanambao02:42 Marché d'Ankoalabe05:56 RN5a08:55 Queen's Palace A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Antalaha #VanillaCapital #SAVARegion #TravelPodcast #HeryRakoto #MadagascarLife #StoneCutting #PirogueBuilding #VanillaCuring #EastCoastMadagascar #SustainableTravel #LocalEconomy #MarketDay #CapEstReef #MadagascarCulture #SpringInMadagascar #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Antalaha Stone Cutting and Market Rhythms 30.09.2026 10m

  I walk through the semi-precious stone workshops of Antalaha, watch the vanilla auctions close for the week, and navigate the heavy swell warnings hitting the SAVA 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 61 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antalaha, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Rue de la Poste, Marché d'Ankoalabe, Agence BNI Antalaha, Mosquée Antalaha, Masa Coffee Shop, Gare Routière Nord, Tanambao V. Covered: Antalaha Stone Crafts, Market Economics, Weather Warnings, Residency Logistics, Daily Costs. Chapters:00:00 Rue de la Poste01:45 Marché d'Ankoalabe04:38 Mosquée Antalaha07:51 Tanambao V A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Antalaha #VanillaCapital #SAVARegion #TravelBudget #MalagasyCulture #StoneCrafting #IslandLife #SustainableTravel #EastCoastMadagascar #VanillaHarvest #TravelTips #LivingInMadagascar #ResidencyPermit #LocalEconomy #CycloneSeason #MaritimeWarnings #StreetFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Vanilla Curing, Stone Cutting and the SAVA Economy 29.09.2026 10m

  Hery walks through Antalaha’s curing houses and stone workshops, explaining how vanilla prices shape the town’s economy. He visits a local cafe for coffee, checks on residency banking logistics, and looks ahead to Cap Est reef snorkelling. ☕ 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 60 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antalaha, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Tanambao, Maka Coffee Shop, Rue de la Poste, Antsirabato Airport, Toamasina, Maherifody, Sambava, Port of Antalaha. Covered: Vanilla Economy, Local Costs, Banking Logistics, Cap Est Reef, Port Infrastructure, Stone Cutting Craft. Chapters:00:00 Tanambao02:15 Antalaha06:03 RN5a08:56 Masoala Peninsula A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #SAVARegion #Antalaha #BourbonVanilla #CapEstReef #PirogueBuilding #StoneCutting #CostOfLiving #ExpatLife #VanillaEconomy #TravelTips #ResidencyVisa #CycloneSeason #LocalMarkets #CoffeeShop #SnorkellingMadagascar #MobileMoney #RoadConditions https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Vanilla Curing Houses and Stone Cutters in Antalaha 28.09.2026 10m

  Day three in the vanilla capital. I walk through the curing sheds, watch stone cutters at work, and navigate the practicalities of living in SAVA. ☕ 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 59 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antalaha, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Tanambao, Maherifody, Maka Coffee Shop, Chez Joice, Cap Est, Macolline Botanical Reserve, Ivandry, Bank of Africa. Covered: Vanilla Economy & Curing, Residency & Banking Logistics, Local Crafts & Artisans, Daily Costs & Inflation, Transport & Infrastructure, Weather & Safety Risks. Chapters:00:00 Tanambao02:14 Maka Coffee Shop04:13 Chez Joice06:30 Bank of Africa08:51 University of the SAVA A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Antalaha #VanillaCapital #SAVARegion #TravelPodcast #SoloTravel #LongTermTravel #ResidencyVisa #VanillaHarvest #PirogueBuilding #StoneCutting #CapEstReef #MasoalaNationalPark #CostOfLiving #MalagasyCulture #SpringInMadagascar #SustainableTravel #EastCoastMadagascar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Antalaha Vanilla Auctions and Stone Cutters 27.09.2026 9m

  Day two in Antalaha. I navigate the Tanambao market, watch green-vanilla buying, visit the semi-precious stone workshops, and sort out my residency registration. ☕ 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 58 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antalaha, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Tanambao, Marché d'Ankoalabe, Ambondrona, Ambatoratsy, Gare Routière Nord, Ambatomitraka, Port of Antalaha, Mosquée Antalaha. Covered: Vanilla Economy, Residency Registration, Local Markets, Cost of Living, Marine Conservation, Artisan Crafts. Chapters:00:00 Tanambao02:13 Ambatoratsy05:31 Port of Antalaha07:52 Ambondrona A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Antalaha #VanillaCapital #SAVARegion #TravelBudget #ResidencyLife #StoneCutting #MarineProtection #LocalEconomy #TravelTips #LongTermStay #IslandLife #CoffeeShop #MarketDay #SustainableTravel #MalagasyCulture #AdventureTravel #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Arrival in Antalaha Vanilla Capital 26.09.2026 12m

  Hery arrives in Antalaha by coastal boat, navigating the humid spring air to settle into a new flat in Tanambao. He explores the vanilla auctions, the Tanambao market, and the traditional pirogue yards, grounding the listener in the local economy and daily costs of the SAVA 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 57 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antalaha, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Tanambao, Marché d'Ankoalabe, Cap Est, Bank of Africa, Maka Coffee Shop, La Terrasse, Chez Joice, Dune Coffee Shop. Covered: Vanilla Economy, Residency Logistics, Local Markets, Coastal Activities, Daily Costs, Marine Conservation. Chapters:00:00 Antalaha02:09 Tanambao04:40 Maka Coffee Shop07:08 Gare Routière Nord09:05 Chez Joice11:09 Rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Antalaha #VanillaCapital #SAVARegion #TravelPodcast #ExpatLife #MadagascarFood #CapEst #PirogueBuilding #TanambaoMarket #MarineConservation #IslandLiving #SoutheastAsiaTravel #AdventureTravel #CulturalImmersion #BudgetTravel #VanillaHarvest #MadaVibes https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Last Morning in Maroantsetra Before Masoala 25.09.2026 9m

  Hery spends his final full day in Maroantsetra, preparing for the Masoala trek. He navigates the port economy, observes marine patrols, and reflects on the town's shifting rhythms before heading into the rainforest. ☕ 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 56 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Maroantsetra, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Hotel l'Hippocampe, Maka Coffee Shop, Maroa Arts Centre, Le Chalet D'Ambararata, L'Annexe, Bank of Africa, Ambodivoafaho, Mangabe quarter. Covered: Masoala Trek Preparation, Local Guide Economics, Community Conservation Tensions, Artisanal Crafts in Maroantsetra, Daily Costs and Budgeting, Weather and Travel Risks. Chapters:00:00 Hotel l'Hippocampe01:36 Antainambalana River04:13 Ambodivoafaho06:49 Room08:00 Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MasoalaNationalPark #Maroantsetra #MadagascarTravel #RedRuffedLemur #AntongilBay #EcotourismMadagascar #RainforestTrekking #NosyMangabe #WildSilkLandibe #MadagascarLife #Analanjirofo #ConservationAfrica #TravelPodcast #Madagascar2026 #HumpbackWhales #SustainableTravel #VanillaCoast #MadagascarGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Last Morning in Maroantsetra Before Masoala 24.09.2026 10m

  Hery packs for the Masoala trek, navigates Maroantsetra's final dry-day routines, and reflects on the town’s economy before heading into the rainforest. ☕ 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 55 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Maroantsetra, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Masoala National Park, Antongil Bay, Nosy Mangabe, Ambodivoafaho, L'Hippocampe, Maka Coffee Shop, Maroa Arts Centre, Gargotte La Terrasse. Covered: Masoala Trek Preparation, Local Guide Economics, Community Conservation Tensions, Artisanal Crafts in Maroantsetra, Daily Costs and Budgeting, Weather and Travel Risks. Chapters:00:00 Antongil Bay01:37 Ambodivoafaho03:25 Nosy Mangabe07:36 Maroa Arts Centre A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #MasoalaNationalPark #Maroantsetra #LemurSpotting #AyeAye #RedRuffedLemur #AntongilBay #WhaleWatching #RainforestTrekking #MadagascarWildlife #Analanjirofo #SustainableTourism #TravelBudget #EastCoastMadagascar #NosyMangabe #VanillaTrade #MadagascarGuide #AdventureTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Masoala Trek Gear and Bay Patrols in Maroantsetra 23.09.2026 11m

  Hery finalises gear for the Masoala rainforest trek, observes new marine patrols in Antongil Bay, and reflects on the shifting local economy as the dry season ends. ☕ 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 54 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Maroantsetra, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Antongil Bay, L'Hippocampe, Bank of Africa, Bazary Market, Nosy Mangabe, Maka Coffee Shop, Le Chalet D'Ambararata, Tampolo Marine Reserve. Covered: Masoala Trek Preparation, Marine Conservation Patrols, Local Economy and Inflation, Boat Travel Logistics, Maroantsetra Daily Life. Chapters:00:00 Antongil Bay02:39 Nosy Mangabe07:15 L'Hippocampe10:37 Maroantsetra A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #MasoalaNationalPark #Maroantsetra #AntongilBay #RedRuffedLemur #WhaleWatchingMadagascar #Analanjirofo #RainforestTrekking #MadagascarWildlife #SustainableTourism #TravelOnABudget #IslandLife #ConservationEfforts #MadagascarAdventures #Ecotourism #NosyMangabe #TravelPodcast #ExploreMadagascar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Whale Watching and Trek Logistics in Maroantsetra 22.09.2026 11m

  Hery navigates the tail end of whale season in Antongil Bay, books supplies for a Masoala rainforest trek, and sorts out the practicalities of living 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 53 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Maroantsetra, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Hotel l'Hippocampe, Maka Coffee Shop, Maroa Arts Centre, L'Annexe, Bank of Africa, Café Melya, Antongil Bay, Masoala National Park. Covered: Masoala Trek Logistics, Local Economy & Costs, Whale Season Observations, Residency Paperwork, Community Conservation Issues. Chapters:00:00 Antongil Bay01:07 Mangabe Quarter04:02 Nosy Mangabe06:55 Bank of Africa09:04 Rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Maroantsetra #MasoalaNationalPark #AntongilBay #WhaleWatchingMadagascar #RedRuffedLemur #AyeAye #NosyMangabe #Analanjirofo #MadagascarLife #TrekkingMadagascar #ConservationMadagascar #VanillaCoast #RN5Road #MelissaExpress #CPALIMadagascar #SpringInMadagascar #RainforestEcology https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Dawn Whales and Masoala Preparations 21.09.2026 9m

  Day nine in Maroantsetra. Hery watches humpback whales in Antongil Bay before finalizing logistics for a five-day trek into Masoala National Park. ☕ 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 52 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Maroantsetra, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Antongil Bay, Hotel l'Hippocampe, Maka Coffee Shop, Mangabe Quarter, Bank Of Africa, Maroantsetra Bazary, L'Annexe, Maroa Arts Centre. Covered: Whale Watching, Masoala Trek Prep, Local Economy, Conservation Issues, Daily Costs. Chapters:00:00 Antongil Bay02:50 L'Annexe06:29 Valahara Café Antsirabe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #MasoalaNationalPark #AntongilBay #HumpbackWhales #RedRuffedLemur #Maroantsetra #Analanjirofo #RainforestTrek #WildlifeConservation #LEGOTravels #MadagascarLife #EcoTourism #VanillaCoast #LeMur #Baobab #Tsingy #Valiha #ManaoAhoana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Maroantsetra Dawn: Rain, Whales and the Bay 20.09.2026 9m

  Day eight in Maroantsetra. Hery navigates the grey spring morning to watch humpback whales from Antongil Bay, checks the rough sea conditions affecting pirogue travel, and reflects on the town's ecotourism economy. ☕ 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 51 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Maroantsetra, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Antongil Bay, Nosy Mangabe, Masoala National Park, Mangabe Quarter, Maka Coffee Shop, Le Bambou Cafe, Hotel l'Hippocampe, Bank of Africa. Covered: Whale Watching Logistics, Masoala Trek Preparation, Local Economy & Costs, Conservation Tensions, Weather Risks. Chapters:00:00 Antongil Bay02:57 Maroantsetra06:59 Le Bambou Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #AntongilBay #MasoalaNationalPark #WhaleWatchingMG #Maroantsetra #Analanjirofo #LemurSpotting #AyeAyeForest #MadagascarLife #RainforestTrek #SustainableTourism #RedRuffedLemur #HumpbackWhales #NosyMangabe #MadagascarBudget #TravelPodcast #MadagascarFood #WildSilkCraft https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/
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  Maroantsetra Rain and the Masoala Gateway 19.09.2026 9m

  Day six in Maroantsetra. The spring rains are heavy, the RN5 is rough, and I am finalising the logistics for a five-day trek into Masoala National Park while navigating the local economy and whale season. ☕ 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 50 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Maroantsetra, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Hotel l'Hippocampe, Maka Coffee Shop, Rakoto's Office, Maroa Arts Centre, L'Annexe, Bank of Africa, Nosy Mangabe Special Reserve. Covered: Masoala Trek Logistics, Local Economy & Costs, Weather Risks, Wildlife Viewing, Residency Planning. Chapters:00:00 Hotel l'Hippocampe01:53 Bank of Africa04:12 Maroa Arts Centre07:21 Nosy Mangabe Special Reserve A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #MasoalaNationalPark #Maroantsetra #AntongilBay #RedRuffedLemur #HumpbackWhales #MadagascarLife #RainforestTrek #AfricanAdventure #SustainableTravel #WildlifeConservation #TravelOnABudget #NoisyMangabe #MadagascarNature #EastCoastMadagascar #VanillaIsland #TravelDiaries #ExpeditionLog https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/