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Canal-Side Life and the Balconies of Tamatave artwork

Canal-Side Life and the Balconies of Tamatave

Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto
S1 E2609:20
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Hery spends day four in Toamasina exploring the Canal des Pangalanes by pirogue, visiting the ruined Bazar Kely market, and enjoying a seafood dinner at Bounty Ocean Bistro. He reflects on the cost of living, the port's fuel standoff, and the city's layered history. 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 26 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Toamasina, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Canal des Pangalanes, Espace Filaos Beach, Ambodimanga, Bloom & Soul, Bazar Kely, Bazary Be, Tanambao V, Bounty Ocean Bistro. Covered: Canal des Pangalanes, Bazar Kely fire aftermath, Colonial architecture, Cost of living in Toamasina, Practical visa and banking, Planning boat to Sainte-Marie. Chapters: 00:00 Canal des Pangalanes 02:18 Ambodimanga 04:19 Bazar Kely 05:43 Tanambao V 07:28 Parc Zoologique Ivoloina A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Toamasina #Tamatave #MadagascarTravel #CanalDesPangalanes #BazarKely #MadagascarHistory #EastCoastMadagascar #Pirogue #TravelMadagascar #MadagascarFood #VanillaTrade #SainteMarie #Lemur #IvoloinaPark #PortCity #MadagascarCosts #TravelAfrica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

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