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First Steps: Tana Air, Rice, Rain

Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto
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Hery Rakoto lands in Antananarivo for the first time. Visa stamps, ariary cash, taxi-be chaos, and a bowl of romazava in the highland winter. The capital is your orientation city; here is how it actually works. 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 1 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Ivato Airport, Analakely, Haute-Ville, Maison d'Hôtes Mandrosoa, Rova of Antananarivo, Andohalo Cathedral, Soavinandriana, Le Siete Bar & Restaurant. Covered: Arrival Logistics, City Orientation, First Impressions, Local Cuisine, Safety. Chapters: 00:00 Ivato Airport 01:48 Analakely 02:48 Haute-Ville 04:07 Andohalo Cathedral 06:16 Soavinandriana 07:32 Le Siete Bar & Restaurant 08:34 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Antananarivo #MadagascarTravel #Tana #TravelPodcast #FirstImpressions #Madagascar #HauteVille #Analakely #VisaOnArrival #MobileMoney #Africatravel #TravelVlog #IndianOcean #IslandLife #Rova #Romazava #WorldTraveler #PodcastEpisode https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

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