This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance Liveliest cities: Antananarivo (clubs, live salegy), Nosy Be (beach bars, French-resort scene), Diego Suarez...
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance Always ask: portraits, sacred tombs, famadihana ceremonies, market vendors, military or police Usually fine...
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance Tipping is expected: guides, drivers, porters, restaurant staff — Madagascar runs on small cash...
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance Always bargain at: craft markets, roadside stalls, taxi-brousse for private hire, hotel stays of...
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance Top market overall: Marché de la Digue, Antananarivo — largest selection, open daily, hard...
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance Best value pickups: vanilla pods, Antaimoro paper, rhum arrangé bottles, embroidered tablecloths, polished stones,...
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance What is a lamba: the traditional Malagasy rectangular cloth — worn, wrapped, and used...
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. At a Glance Famous stones: sapphire (Ilakaka, Andranondambo), ruby (Andilamena, Didy), tourmaline (Anjanabonoina), demantoid garnet, aquamarine Madagascar...