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Travel Trend: In a world where everything is moving ever faster, slow and spiritual travel is emerging as a major trend in the travel industry. Today’s travelers are looking for more than just a vacation. They long for profound experiences, connection with their inner self, and an authentic understanding of the world […]

At the crossroads of different cultures, the ancestral cult of Madagascar is imbued with unique traditional practices, such as exhumation. Every year, from July to September, this ritual ceremony takes place on the island, offering a deep connection with the ancestors and a symbolic renewal. The Highlands, with their cold season oscillating between 0 and 20 […]

A Unique and Authentic Experience in Madagascar: Explore the Island of Wonders If you are looking for a truly unique and authentic travel experience, Madagascar is the place to discover. This island, located in the Indian Ocean, is much more than just a vacation destination. It’s a world apart, where lush nature, fascinating culture and […]

My daily life in Madagascar, it is still dark when I wake up among my family members, bathed in the morning freshness of June. On the high plateaus, the temperature is around zero in this season. I get my blanket, which also serves as my “lamba*” for the day. Despite the cold, […]

In the culture of Madagascar, the Vezo, also known as the “sea ​​nomads”, are a Malagasy people who have historically occupied the entire west coast of Madagascar and depend primarily on fishing for their livelihood. As one of the last nomadic ethnic groups in the country, the Vezo have developed […]

During a trip to Madagascar, at sunrise, the fishing village wakes up. The light bathes the sleeping faces of my brothers and sisters. We gather on our nighttime mat, a square of sail on the ground. The cool morning welcomes the southern morning stars. Today we are enthusiastically preparing for […]

The rickshaw is much more than just a means of transport. It is a tradition deeply rooted in the history and culture of Madagascar. For centuries, it has been an integral part of the daily life of Malagasy people. Originally the carts were pulled by zebus, but over time human pullers took over […]

We waited for it, the good news came, everything is back to normal. For nearly 2 years of health measures at the entrance to its borders, the destination Madagascar joins the list of countries that have abandoned health restrictions. From now on, the presentation of the negative result of a PCR test to the island is no longer […]

From November 6, 2021, the borders of Madagascar will be partially reopened to flights from Europe to Antananarivo via Air Madagascar and Air France. Charter flights from Milan/Rome to Nosy Be are also authorized. Regional lines between Madagascar and the neighboring islands of the Indian Ocean – Maurice (via Air Mauritius) […]