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Madagascar

Madagascar is a tough country to travel in. The roads are in poor condition, making getting around an exhausting experience, but it all makes for an incredible backpacking adventure. It’s very easy to get off the beaten track in Madagascar, and it remains a great budget destination for travellers and backpackers.

Toamasina to Brickaville by Train in Madagascar

November 12, 2025September 4, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Nomadic backpacker riding the weekly Madarail train in madagascar

Travelling by train in Madagascar from Toamasina (Tamatave) to Brickaville

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Getting Cash at Ivato International Airport, Madagascar

November 12, 2025August 22, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Best Change Bureau de Change Ivato International Airport in Madagascar

Getting cash at the airport in Madagascar

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Madagascar ATM Fees – 3 Banks With No Withdrawal Charges

November 12, 2025August 22, 2025 by Trevor Warman
MCB ATM in Madagascar

ATMs in Madagascar that don’t charge you any withdrawal fee.

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How to get from Antsirabe to Morondava in Madagascar

November 20, 2025August 8, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Soatrans minivan from Antsirabe to Morondava in Madagascar

Soatrans Taxi Brousse from Antsirabe to Morondava in Madagascar

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Canal des Pangalanes – Travelling on a cargo boat in Madagascar

November 12, 2025August 6, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Nomadic Backpacker travelling on a cargo boat down the Canal des Pangalanes in Madagascar

Old School travel on the Canal des Pangalanes in Madagascar

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Avenue of the Baobabs – Madagascar

December 10, 2025August 5, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Nomadic Backpacker at the Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar

Backpacking the Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar

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Visiting the Lemurs Park in Madagascar

March 17, 2026July 17, 2025 by Trevor Warman
Ring-Tailed Lemur at Lemurs Park in Madagascar

The Lemurs Park, just 22 km outside Antananarivo, is one of the best places to visit in Madagascar.

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