If you’re looking for an epic nature adventure in one of rural Madagascar’s national parks, look no further than hiking the Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park in western Madagascar. A combination of rising groundwater and erosion from rain and wind has resulted in a forest of sharp imposing limestone spires covering a total area of […]
Category Archives: Madagascar
ADVENTURE TRAVEL, Animal tourism, Madagascar, NORWAY, PORTUGAL, SPAIN
21 Best places for whale watching in the world for your next ethical adventure
The sun was shining as the 20-foot boat floated in the Indian Ocean somewhere outside the small island of Sainte-Marie in eastern Madagascar. The 5-6 tourists on the boat were mesmerized. So was I. Surrounding the boat, were 3 massive humpback whales. Just hanging out. While 5 shiny dolphins were jumping playfully around them. We […]
IRAN, Madagascar, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
25 off the beaten path travel destinations – underrated countries you should travel to now!
While many countries in the world are experiencing overtourism, there are countries that are actually in need of more travelers. The countries that receive a lot of tourism do for a reason, and I’m absolutely not saying you shouldn’t visit your bucket list destinations. Even popular countries like Peru can be explored off the beaten […]
AFRICA, Madagascar, RESPONSIBLE TOURISM, Sustainability
Akany Avoko Faravohitra gives new hope for Malagasy girls
Akany Avoko Faravohitra is a non-profit organization in Antananarivo. They home around 50 girls of all ages from all around Madagascar. Some of the girls are victims of physical or psychological abuse. Others are underaged girls in conflict with the law that are awaiting trial. These girls are sent directly to the home by the […]
Madagascar is known as a nature destination. And not without reason. However, most people mostly connect the island to lemurs, while the country has so much more to offer. In this post, I will show you the 11 best wildlife encounters in Madagascar, and where you can go for the experience. According to WWF (World […]
ADVENTURE TRAVEL, Animal tourism, Madagascar, OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Where to see sea turtles nest in Madagascar
Madagascar is home to five different species of sea turtles. They are all endangered as they are hunted either for their meat or their shell. Especially Green turtles and Hawksbill turtles are showing a marked decline in nesting. According to Sea Turtle Conservancy, there are only about 20-23 000 nesting females left of this species […]
Outside the car window, the colorful, yet dirty streets of Morondava rushed by, just as bicycle taxis, tuc-tucs, cars, trucks, taxi-brusses, bikes and any other un-heard-of vehicles that filled up the busy, paved streets. People carrying bags and baskets on their heads walking in all directions. Some of them stopping by tiny shops selling anything […]