Practical notes and culture, region by region.
When to travel, region by region
Hotely, bungalows, lodges
Getting set up on arrival
A first handful of Malagasy
How the shared minibuses work
Surfaces, distances, filling up
Routes and reliability
Taxis, buses, walking
What to order
Hotely, gargotes, markets
Greetings, photos, gifts
Distinct groups, distinct customs
Local prohibitions vary by village
Different practices, different regions
Numbers, hospitals, embassies
Data, cash, mobile money