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Vanilla auctions and stone cutting in Antalaha

Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto
S2 E2310:42
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I walk through the Tanambao market to watch green vanilla change hands, then visit a lapidary workshop where semi-precious stones are cut by hand. I also cover the heavy swell warnings and how to navigate the local banking system. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo 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 63 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antalaha, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Tanambao Market, Bank of Africa Rue de Tananarive, Maka Coffee Shop, Semi-precious Stone Workshop, Antalaha Harbour. Covered: Vanilla Market Economics, Stone Cutting Craft, Banking & Residency Logistics, Weather & Port Conditions, Daily Cost of Living. Chapters: 00:00 Port 01:07 Tanambao Market 03:08 Workshop 05:04 Bank interior 06:42 Maka Coffee Shop 08:32 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Antalaha #VanillaCapital #SAVARegion #TravelBudget #LocalEconomy #StoneCrafting #ResidencyTips #CycloneSeason #MarketLife #CoffeeCulture #PortInfrastructure #LivingAbroad #EastCoastMadagascar #SpringInTropics #CurrencyExchange #SlowTravel #PodcastAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

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