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Vanilla Curing, Stone Cutting and the SAVA Economy

Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto
S2 E2010:26
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Hery walks through Antalaha’s curing houses and stone workshops, explaining how vanilla prices shape the town’s economy. He visits a local cafe for coffee, checks on residency banking logistics, and looks ahead to Cap Est reef snorkelling. ☕ 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 60 of Madagascar Travel Podcast with Hery Rakoto. Hery Rakoto is in Antalaha, Madagascar. Places in this episode: Tanambao, Maka Coffee Shop, Rue de la Poste, Antsirabato Airport, Toamasina, Maherifody, Sambava, Port of Antalaha. Covered: Vanilla Economy, Local Costs, Banking Logistics, Cap Est Reef, Port Infrastructure, Stone Cutting Craft. Chapters: 00:00 Tanambao 02:15 Antalaha 06:03 RN5a 08:56 Masoala Peninsula A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MadagascarTravel #SAVARegion #Antalaha #BourbonVanilla #CapEstReef #PirogueBuilding #StoneCutting #CostOfLiving #ExpatLife #VanillaEconomy #TravelTips #ResidencyVisa #CycloneSeason #LocalMarkets #CoffeeShop #SnorkellingMadagascar #MobileMoney #RoadConditions https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/madagascar/

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