The Amateur Traveler talks to Marilyn about her recent trip to Madagascar. Marilyn grew up in this remote and exotic destination and finally had a chance to show her adopted homeland to her husband. Learn about beaches, lemurs, and beaches. Also learn how one friend funded his entire trip to Madagascar with vanilla.

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Show Notes

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Madagascar
Antananarivo
Tôlanaro
Ile Sainte Marie tourism
Île Sainte-Marie
Berenty Reserve (where the lemurs are)
Toliara
Malagasy Language
Madagascar Health Concerns
TravelBeyond.com – experts in travel to Madagascar and elsewhere (ask for Suzanne)
WildMadagascar.org
Music of Madagascar

Internet Resources

LateRooms.com – get a last minute hotel room
Travel Tip – to save money try and bundle your airfare and hotel when you are going to one destination

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