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Tsingy, Valiha, and the Road to Vangaindrano artwork

Tsingy, Valiha, and the Road to Vangaindrano

Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto
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Hery spends his fourth day in Antondabe preparing for a trek into Midongy du Sud, learning about local celestite mining, and planning his journey to the coast. He talks money, mobile signals, and the art of being patient in a remote town. 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 11 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antondabe, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Midongy du Sud National Park, Bezavo Mountain, Itomampy River, Vangaindrano, Farafangana. Covered: Trek planning, Community meeting, Road infrastructure, Celestite mining, Local economy, Valiha music. Chapters: 00:00 Bezavo Mountain 01:56 Market stall 03:59 Vangaindrano 04:46 Cliff edge at dusk 05:42 Antondabe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Madagascar #Antondabe #MidongyDuSud #TrekkingMadagascar #Celestite #TravelMadagascar #RemoteTravel #Rainforest #CommunityTourism #Valiha #Antemoro #Vangaindrano #T18 #MadagascarTravel #IslandLife #BudgetTravel #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

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