Helping a school, one desk at a time

Stepping onto the cracked cement courtyard, dust swirling through the air, I couldn’t help smiling at the cheeky schoolchildren yelling, “Mbola tsara!” in our direction. Greeting the headmaster in a series of French and English quips (aided by a volunteer Malagasy translator), we set to work touring the mammoth 1,043 student facility located just blocks

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7 facts you need to know about taxi rides in Madagascar

Once you’re tired of walking around a city, as a tourist, you may be tempted to have a taxi-ride… So let’s try to give you some tips in order to make it a memorable and funny ride The following isn’t about the”agreed” taxis parking outside big hotels and at the airport , we’re talking here

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Write for madafan.com, free publicity for your Madagascar tourism activity while getting published on different networks

Madafan always wanted to be a platform where anyone who travelled or lived in Madagascar can share their experience, their recommendations (as well as the “avoid it” places/activities) that Madafan readers ought to know, though setting-up a vibrant community of  Madagascar-fans. We definitely aim to have everybody fom every corner of Madagascar write articles about

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Two spots for catching a wave or hitting the surf in Madagascar

So I’ve visited the “Destination Vacances” expo that was held at “La Résidence” last week-end. The idea was to get some inspiration for this coming holidays, and I dare say I wasn’t disappointed. I guess  I’ll have more post inspired by the event but here are few options you can consider. For now, let’s focus

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Furcifer quest in Ibity – antsirabe

Interested in rural tourism in Antsirabe - Madagascar where you can trek and find the endemic furcifer chameleon? Wander around Ibity in Antsirabe.Another madagascar travel tip for you.

Anja Besson TEDx talk: the intruder?

Anja Besson is a designer who participates into TEDxTana that took place in Antananarivo - Madagascar. Learn more about what "ideas worth sharing" she talked about.

Toughstuff:a system based on trade,not aid

Malagasy rural people call their product “tôftôf”, you guessed it, we’re talking about ToughStuff a solar-power device used for lighting and small appliances distributed throughout Madagascar via old 2CV vehicles and bicycles. I always wondered the reason for the “TOUGH”

Rabary Désiré – I stand before you begging the world to do more than write about our problems in Madagascar

We must be strong and fearless in the face of continued corruption and habitat disturbance inside of Madagascar's precious National Parks. I have been warned before many times that it is dangerous to reveal the truth. But I believe very

Rando du val trek: a must go-to

A trekking opportunity every third saturday of the month with Rando du Val in Antananarivo- Madagascar. Feel free to join us if you are interested.See the pictures for a better preview.

TEDxAntananarivo: a fake scarcity marketing strategy invite-only event?

So what's the fuss with this buzz around a TEDxAntananarivo event while it's an invite-only event? My two cents about it. feel free to send me some tips about whatever you'd like to see covered during this event, I'll be

On a photo quest for humpback whales in Sainte Marie

This post is running for the weblogtravels.com world bloggers contest, under the “sports and leisure” category for Madagascar destination. Thanks to the excellent guidance from a malagasy-run tour operator called AsistenTravel, Madafan team spent a family vacation in Sainte Marie

Hosotra 2009: dizains of amazing paintings to appreciate

Another year, another painting exposition at Tahala Rarihasina in Antananarivo. Hosotra 2009 is happening from August 3rd to august 23rd 2009, and once again, I’m truly amazed by the talents of those artists. Hosotra is a yearly exhibition that usually

Ecotanana: amazing handicrafts

Last week the Ecotanana exhibition was held at the Alliance Française de Tananarive, yet another opportunity to enjoy our Malagasy handicraft artwork. I personally am always amazed about how those artisans get their inspiration and use the different available materials

Mahavelona, what’s so special there to host a facebook meeting?

If you’re a follower Madafan, you know that we are planning to host a meeting between locals and any tourists in town at Mahavelona on August 08th 2009.If not, then now you know Here is the poster Why Mahavelona? And