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Vanilla Curing and Final Markets in Antalaha

Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto
S2 E2611:03
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Hery spends his last full day in Antalaha, walking the Tanambao market for green vanilla auctions, visiting a curing house to see the drying process, and navigating the practicalities of leaving the SAVA region. He covers local costs, banking logistics, and the upcoming journey east. ☕ 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 66 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antalaha, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Tanambao, Maka Coffee Shop, Tanambao Market, Sarahandrano, Maherifody, Baie d'Antongil, Masoala National Park, RN5a. Covered: Vanilla Economy & Curing, Daily Costs & Inflation, Banking & Residency Logistics, Transport & Infrastructure, Market Economics. Chapters: 00:00 Tanambao 01:47 Tanambao Market 03:41 Baie d'Antongil 05:39 RN5a 07:37 Bank of Africa 09:20 Chez Joice A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #Antalaha #VanillaIndustry #SavaRegion #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #WildlifeConservation #BoatBuilding #LocalMarkets #ExpatLife #VanillaPollination #CycloneSeason #MobileMoney #ResidencyPermit #EastCoastMadagascar #SainteMarie #MasoalaPark #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

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