The Tour Malin Blog:
Advice, News and Inspiration

The forgotten slaves of Tromelin L’Île des Sables, an islet lost in the middle of the Indian Ocean whose nearest earth is 500 kilometers away ... At the end of the 18th century, a ship is sinking there with a "cargo" of Malagasy slaves, bought in fraud, and intended for [fraud, and destined for […]

The first stories of the discovery of this island come from the Greeks that crisscrossed the seas of Oceania, that is to say around 500 BCE. But the most official thesis is undoubtedly that of a high -wave from Austronia and Africa. The history of the red island is very recent. She is one of the last land […]

Outside Asia, Madagascar has the longest history of rice production. Wetland rice production systems are well developed and rice terraces are frequently found along the roads between Antananarivo and Antsirabe. Rice cultivation is found in almost all districts of the country. The main rice season in the high plateau region is from October to May. […]

Circumcision is one of the most common medical procedures in the world, with 25 circumcisions performed every minute. Globally approx. 30% of men are circumcised in the world. Such a high rate for elective surgery involving the genitalia suggests important net benefits. Moreover, in most western countries circumcision, where practiced, tends to be a family […]

Located northeast of Sainte Marie, Madagascar, the Riake Resort & Villa is a welcoming, unique and original structure, in the heart of lush nature, overlooking a long white sand beach. The Riake Resort & Villa combines nature, comfort and luxury in harmony with its natural environment. Facing the Indian Ocean, the Riake Resort […]

ONE STEP CLOSER …. Our solidarity projects continue! At the beginning of July 2015, a team from Tour Malin Madagascar went to Aragnana to see the evolution of the school that we built with the help of precious local and foreign friends, and to give the villagers and children several bags of rice, bags of seeds, […]

Are you going to spend your next vacation on the Red Island? Do you want these to be an exceptional trip? For this, preparations are necessary before departure, but what? The answer in the article. Choosing the best time to go As the climate plays a big role in what your stay may be, you should take […]

Lovers of exotic beaches will be well and truly satisfied during a trip to South Africa. Indeed, this country has magnificent spots to spend a relaxing stay under the sign of the sun. The South African coasts are full of extraordinary landscapes with an atmosphere that is both wild and exotic. Among the destinations the […]

Preserved landscape, cultural richness, exceptional fauna and flora, friendly population... a trip to Madagascar leaves no one indifferent during Africa stays. Located in the northern part of the west coast of the country, the charming and carefree city of Mahajanga is not only popular with the different populations present on the Big Island, but also […]