Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto

Hery navigates the persistent spring rains of Maroantsetra on day six. He secures a guide for the Masoala trek, visits the Bank of Africa for residency logistics, and reflects on the local economy and wildlife opportunities. ☕ 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 49 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Maroantsetra, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Hotel l'Hippocampe, Bank of Africa, Maroa Arts Centre, Le Chalet D'Ambararata, Maka Coffee Shop, Maroantsetra Port. Covered: Masoala Trek Preparation, Residency Banking Logistics, Maroantsetra Port Economy, Local Guide Relationships, Spring Rain Patterns. Chapters: 00:00 Hotel l'Hippocampe 02:02 Maroa Arts Centre 04:10 Le Chalet D'Ambararata 06:27 Cafe 08:32 Sea A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #MasoalaNationalPark #Maroantsetra #RedRuffedLemur #AntongilBay #MadagascarTrekking #RainforestAdventure #HumpbackWhales #TravelBudget #MadagascarLife #AriaryCurrency #WildSilkCrafts #ConservationTravel #EastCoastMadagascar #NoisyMangabe #ResidencyVisa #LocalGuides #SustainableTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery navigates the rainy streets of Maroantsetra, secures a guide for a five-day Masoala trek, handles banking and residency logistics, and reflects on the local economy and wildlife opportunities. ☕ 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 48 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Maroantsetra, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Hotel l'Hippocampe, Maka Coffee Shop, Bank of Africa, Maroa Arts Centre, Le Chalet D'Ambararata, Bazary, Baie d'Antongil, Nosy Mangabe. Covered: Masoala Trek Logistics, Local Economy & Costs, Whale Watching Season, Residency Banking, Rainy Season Travel. Chapters: 00:00 Hotel l'Hippocampe 02:21 Bank of Africa 05:43 Le Chalet D'Ambararata 08:43 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #MasoalaNationalPark #Maroantsetra #Analanjirofo #LemurWatching #HumpbackWhales #MadagascarTrekking #TravelOnABudget #EastCoastMadagascar #WildlifeConservation #VanillaIsland #AdventureTravel #SustainableTourism #MadagascarLife #RedRuffedLemur #AntongilBay #TravelTips2026 #MadagascarCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Day three in Maroantsetra. The rain is heavy but the bay is calm. I walk through the fokontany, check on the Masoala trek booking, and talk about the real cost of living here. ☕ 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 47 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Maroantsetra, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Maka Coffee Shop, Hotel l'Hippocampe, Bank of Africa, Le Chalet D'Ambararata, Antainambalana River, Ambatomasina fokontany, Masoala National Park, Nosy Mangabe Special Reserve. Covered: Masoala Trek Logistics, Residency & Visa Process, Local Economy & Costs, Maroantsetra Transport, Wildlife Viewing Opportunities. Chapters: 00:00 Maka Coffee Shop 01:15 Masoala National Park 02:58 Ambatomasina fokontany 04:57 Le Chalet D'Ambararata 06:21 Antongil Bay 08:46 Sea A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #MasoalaNationalPark #RedRuffedLemur #Maroantsetra #Afanitroro #HumpbackWhales #NosyMangabe #AyeAye #MadagascarLife #RainforestTrek #SustainableTravel #WildlifeConservation #MadagascarFood #MobileMoneyMG #EastCoastMadagascar #TravelTips2026 #VanillaIsland #AdventureTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Day two in Maroantsetra brings grey skies, swollen rivers, and the reality of living on Madagascar’s humid northeast coast. I navigate the local economy, book a trek into Masoala National Park, and discuss the practicalities of long-term residency 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 46 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Maroantsetra, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Hotel l'Hippocampe, Maka Coffee Shop, Le Chalet D'Ambararata, Bank of Africa, Antainambalana River, Antongil Bay, Nosy Mangabe, Masoala National Park. Covered: Masoala Trek Booking, Residency Visa Logistics, Local Economy & Costs, Weather & Transport Risks, Community Conservation Issues. Chapters: 00:00 Maroantsetra 01:36 Ambodivoafaho 03:08 Bank of Africa 05:00 Maka Coffee Shop 06:38 Le Chalet D'Ambararata 07:55 Antongil Bay A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Maroantsetra #MasoalaNationalPark #RedRuffedLemur #AntongilBay #HumpbackWhales #Analanjirofo #MadagascarLiving #TrekkingMadagascar #EastCoastMadagascar #VanillaRoute #SustainableTravel #WildlifeConservation #RainforestTrek #MadagascarAdventures #TravelBudget #LongTermStay #MadagascarNature https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

Hery arrives in Maroantsetra after the rough RN5 drive, navigating the grey skies of September. He checks into his new base, explores the port economy, and prepares for the Masoala expeditions. ☕ 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 45 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Maroantsetra, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Soanierana-Ivongo, Hotel l'Hippocampe, Maka Coffee Shop, Maroa Arts Centre, MAD ZEBU RESTAURANT, Masoala National Park, Antongil Bay, National Route 5. Covered: Maroantsetra arrival logistics, Masoala National Park trekking, Local economy and costs, Maroa Arts Centre crafts, Transportation RN5 and ferries. Chapters: 00:00 Soanierana-Ivongo 01:33 Maroantsetra 03:18 Maka Coffee Shop 06:32 Street 09:25 Maroa Arts Centre A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Maroantsetra #MasoalaNationalPark #AntongilBay #RedRuffedLemur #AyeAye #AnalalnjirofoRegion #WildSilkLandibe #HumpbackWhales #MadagascarLife #TravelPodcast #HeryRakoto #NosyBeToMaroantsetra #RN5RoadTrip #SustainableTourism #MadagascarWildlife #EastCoastMadagascar #RainforestTrekking https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

The last full day in Fenoarivo Atsinanana before heading north. Hery navigates the clove market, checks the RN5 road conditions for the journey ahead, and sorts out the practicalities of leaving this spice capital behind. ☕ 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 44 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Centre-ville, Hôtel Les Escales, Dune Coffee Shop, Sahavola, Mahambo, Onja Surf Camp, Chez Tovo, Bank of Africa. Covered: Clove Trade Economy, RN5 Road Infrastructure, Local Dining Costs, Residency Paperwork, Forest Ecology Tampolo, Departure Planning. Chapters: 00:00 Centre-ville 01:17 Dune Coffee Shop 02:53 Mahambo 05:54 Chez Tovo 07:29 Forêt de Tampolo 08:50 Haka Fy Authentic Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #FenoarivoAtsinanana #Analanjirofo #CloveHarvest #EastCoastMadagascar #TravelOnABudget #MadagascarFood #RN5RoadTrip #LemurSpotting #SainteMarieWhales #LocalCulture #TravelTips #DigitalNomadMadagascar #SpiceIslands #Betsimisaraka #SlowTravel #SustainableTourism #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

The final day in Fenoarivo Atsinanana. Hery surveys the clove drying yards, checks the RN5 road conditions north toward Masoala, and packs up before heading 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 43 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Centre-ville, Sahavola, Dune Coffee Shop, Central Market, Forêt de Tampolo, Bank of Africa, Chez Tovo, Haka Fy Authentic Restaurant. Covered: Clove Trade Logistics, Road Infrastructure RN5, Residency Paperwork, Forest Ecology Tampolo, Daily Costs Analysis, Departure Planning. Chapters: 00:00 Fenoarivo Atsinanana 02:35 Central Market 05:09 Chez Tovo 07:38 L'Oasis Lodge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #FenoarivoAtsinanana #CloveHarvest #EastCoastMadagascar #Analaljirofo #SainteMarieWhales #ForêtDeTampolo #TravelPodcast #MadagascarLife #RN5RoadTrip #BetsimisarakaCulture #SustainableTravel #WildlifeMadagascar #SpiceTrade #HeryRakoto #MadagascarWinter #TravelTips #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

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-ville 02:38 Commune Urbaine de Fenoarivo Atsinanana 05:33 Sahavola 08:19 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/

Day four in Fenoarivo Atsinanana. I walk the Sahavola fishing quarter, track the clove drying trade through the central market, and sort out my mobile money wallet for the long road north toward 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 41 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Sahavola, Centre-ville, Bank of Africa, Bazar Kely, Chez Tovo, Haka Fy Authentic Restaurant, Fokontany Office. Covered: Clove Trade Economy, Mobile Money Usage, Residency Registration, Local Dining Costs, Market Rhythms, Transport Infrastructure. Chapters: 00:00 Sahavola 02:52 Bazar Kely 06:01 Fokontany Office 08:42 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #FenoarivoAtsinanana #MadagascarTravel #CloveHarvest #Analanjirofo #EastCoastMadagascar #MobileMoneyMVola #Romazava #BetsimisarakaCulture #RN5RoadTrip #SahavolaBeach #LongTermTravel #ExpatsInMadagascar #SpiceTrade #WildlifeMadagascar #LeMurSpotting #TravelTipsMadagascar #BudgetTravelAfrica #HeryRakotoPodcast 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 RN5 02:11 Dune Coffee Shop 06:00 L'Oasis Lodge 08:50 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 Atsinanana 01:24 RN5 02:50 Sahavola 04:05 Market 05:25 Chez Tovo 06:31 Bank of Africa 07:55 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 Lodge 02:52 Commune Urbaine de Fenoarivo Atsinanana 05:52 Dune Coffee Shop 08:24 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 Camp 01:13 Maka Coffee Shop 03:11 La Pirogue 04:43 Toamasina 06:31 Road 07:52 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 Camp 02:44 Toamasina 05:16 RN5 08:56 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 Camp 01:42 Mahavongy 05:51 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 Camp 01:53 Mahavongy 03:02 Toamasina 05:40 Beach 07:00 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 Camp 01:09 Iazafo river mouth 03:37 Beach Market 05:18 Sainte-Marie 08:33 Mahavongy 10:59 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 Camp 01:32 Maka Coffee Shop 04:52 La Pirogue 07:26 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 Mahambo 02:07 Iazafo river-mouth 03:35 La Pirogue 05:05 Onja Surf Camp 07:18 Fenoarivo 09:02 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 Pangalanes 03:11 Ambodimanga 05:15 Port de Toamasina 07:08 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/