Aussi es-ce que quelqu'un pourrait me parler des 2 ouragans qui sont passé en février sur St-Marie (empleur des dégats)? Merci
Trois mois à Madagascar seule
by Cuma
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Hello,
je pars de Paris le 2 avril 2008 pour 3mois seule. Mon but est d'aller à la rencontre des Malgaches. De vivre avec eux et découvrir autrement que dans les livres leurs coutumes.
Es-ce que quelqu'un aurait un conseil a me donner ou une bonne adresse?
Aussi es-ce que quelqu'un pourrait me parler des 2 ouragans qui sont passé en février sur St-Marie (empleur des dégats)? Merci
Aussi es-ce que quelqu'un pourrait me parler des 2 ouragans qui sont passé en février sur St-Marie (empleur des dégats)? Merci
Lydia Cuma
C'est d'abord de vous précipiter dans une bibliothèque pour lire des ouvrages nombreux décrivant la société malgache, ses croyances et ses habitudes.Vous l'avez déjà fait ? tant mieux.....mais j'ai néanmoins quelques doutes !
Votre intention part sans aucun doute d'un bon sentiment mais vous ne dites pas dans quel but vous voulez le faire ?
Vous parlez malgache ? car en dehors des milieux urbains, vous ne trouverez pas de gens qui parleront de manière approfondie notre langue pour échanger vraiment.
Les conditions de vie sont très rustiques et êtes-vous prête à ce genre de changement?
Avez-vous déjà fait une telle expérience par le passé ?
Allez à la rencontre des autres peut paraît facile mais il y a un décalage énorme entre l'intention et la réalité...
Je vous souhaite de réussir dans cette entreprise mais elle vous demandera certainement beaucoup d'efforts.
Je suis d'accord avec vous pour dire qu'il vaut mieux vivre ses rêves que de les rêver.....
Ceux qui ignorent le passé sont condamnés à le revivre...
Georges Santayana 1935
C'est vrai que la langue est une barrière dans un pays avec une culture orale importante mais même en brousse c'est quand même assez facile de communiquer.
C'est vrai que une telle démarche demande un pouvoir d'adaptation à des conditions de vie beaucoup plus simples, du calme, une forte motivation d'aller à la rencontre d'une autre culture.
Je trouve que c'est une belle démarche qui tranche agréablement avec les projets d'une grande partie des voyageurs qui veulent parcourir un max de distance en un minimum de temps.
C'est un pays qui s'y prête merveilleusement bien pour ce genre de voyage, pour un voyage presque statique, pour se déplacer lentement au gré des rencontres et des envies du moment.
Project a vivid image of what you seek into the landscape of your life. What greets you on your way will be the images of your own creation
bienvenue à Madagascar,
que veut dire aller à la rencontre des malgaches????comme si les touristes venaient en france à la rencontre des francais!!!Lesquels???
je confirme que le barrage de la langue est réel hors des villes et je precise que les habitants bien que très respectueux des vahiny, trouvent très comique le mot rencontre avec "les malgaches, ils s'en foutent, c'est pas leur monde!!!
merci d'avoir confirmé mon post en réponse à cette demande qui part d'une idée généreuse mais difficile à réaliser pour différentes autres raisons que celui de la barrière de la langue....
Tout cela vient à mon sens aux idées véhiculées ça et là et qui font croire que traverser la barrière des cultures est simple et facile.
Mais c'est toujours délicat de dire à quelqu'un qui veut tenter une expérience de cette nature que la réaliser sera difficile et le résultat pas toujours à la hauteur des espérances du départ mais pourquoi pas après tout?
Ceux qui ignorent le passé sont condamnés à le revivre...
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bienvenue à Madagascar,
que veut dire aller à la rencontre des malgaches????comme si les touristes venaient en france à la rencontre des francais!!!Lesquels???
je confirme que le barrage de la langue est réel hors des villes et je precise que les habitants bien que très respectueux des vahiny, trouvent très comique le mot rencontre avec "les malgaches, ils s'en foutent, c'est pas leur monde!!!
Salut
Tout en voulant écrire un commentaire sensé a cette réflexion insensé, je n'en ai pas réussi.
Passons!!!
Salut
Tout en voulant écrire un commentaire sensé a cette réflexion insensé, je n'en ai pas réussi.
Passons!!!
Vide ...
Merci beaucoup, bientôt je vais poser mes pieds AILLEURS.
Project a vivid image of what you seek into the landscape of your life. What greets you on your way will be the images of your own creation
Ne cherche pas, c'est impossible avec cet individu! Tous les messages publiés par zellohc sont du même gabarit, elles sont creuses, souvent fausses et n'apportent jamais la moindre information aux questions posés initialement.
Passons
Project a vivid image of what you seek into the landscape of your life. What greets you on your way will be the images of your own creation
en effet cet energumene est un imposteur il vient ici juste pour semer la zizanie
il n a pas donner un seul renseignement reel depuis qu il est apparu ici
pour que ce genre de chose amuse c est qu il est surement en etat de frustation permanente
a plus et laisse tomber aucune valeur ce mec
jipi le zanatany
le voyage permet de garder l esprit ouvert aux autres
bonjour,
je dois partir avec une amie debut avril et c'est vrai que les deux cyclone qui sont passer ivan et jokwe ont fait beaucoup de degats en tout cas bcp à l'ile ste marie à savoir apparement qu'il y a une route coupee entre ambanja et ambondromamy dans le nord ouest je ne sais pas trop quoi te dire je suis en pleine prepa j'habite l'ile de la reunion donc si tu veux d'autres infos je peux en avoir mais il ya tellemnt à penser pour ce voyage EXTRAordinaire on m'en a dit tellement dit du bien malgre la misere et le tourisme sexuel un pays magnifique dont on tombe amoureux peut etre à bientot valerie
je dois partir avec une amie debut avril et c'est vrai que les deux cyclone qui sont passer ivan et jokwe ont fait beaucoup de degats en tout cas bcp à l'ile ste marie à savoir apparement qu'il y a une route coupee entre ambanja et ambondromamy dans le nord ouest je ne sais pas trop quoi te dire je suis en pleine prepa j'habite l'ile de la reunion donc si tu veux d'autres infos je peux en avoir mais il ya tellemnt à penser pour ce voyage EXTRAordinaire on m'en a dit tellement dit du bien malgre la misere et le tourisme sexuel un pays magnifique dont on tombe amoureux peut etre à bientot valerie
Bonjour
Je te dirai comme acer, Mada est un pays idéal pour rencontrer, se poser et prendre son temps.
Evidemment "rencontrer" ne signifie pas "tous connaître" ou "maîtriser parfaitement" mais simplement échanger et decouvrir.
Attention pour une grande part ce sont des conseils d ordre general qui peuvent ne pas correspondre a ttes les situations, Mada est un grand pays, chaque etre humain est different et on ne peut donc jamais donner de regle d or en matiere d echanges humains.
Le moyen pour aller a la rencontre : etre tres disponible pour parler (on trouve des gens qui parlent francais surtt dans les villes, dans les brousses sur les hauts plateaux et au gre des petits hasards ailleurs) a ce titre le taxi brousse est idéal, un marché de brousse est aussi une occasion de rencontre formidable. Generalement pas de vazaha donc le vazaha est une incongruité : il faut dépasser le moment ou on se sent objet de curiosité pour aller vers les autres et trouver un champs de dialogue. Un pote en a gardé un tres mauvais souvenir car il s est trouvé trop regardé, géné et il n a pas trouvé les gens assez ouvert, mon frere a adoré, il a pu se faire des connaissances et partager un peu de leur vie.
A l inverse de l Af de l Ouest, generalement les gens abordent moins et souvent restent en retrait, certains prennent cela pour de l ininteret voire du dedain. Ce n est pas le cas, juste du respect et le desir de ne pas deranger (qui est une regle d or de la politesse malgache). Donc aller vers l autre.
Etre tres respectueux et patient, ne pas chercher a tt prix a faire ou voir telle ou telle chose, compter sur le temps.
Enfin prendre les chemins de traverse, pour decouvrir Mada la RN7 et autres ballades c est tres tres bien, mais il est aussi possible de juste faire un pas de coté pour se poser et discutailler.
Lire des bouquins sur Mada c est tres bien aussi, le mieux etant tt de meme d apprendre qq mots simples de malgache (avec une cassette car pour un francais, ce qu on lit n est pas ce qu on dit), les salutations, les merci, les au revoir etc...
Concernant les coutumes, c est du hasard et cela ne se decrete pas, parfois il faut juste de l observation (les hommages aux ancetres, l orientation des maisons etc...), le plus souvent un poil de chance. La periode propice c est plutot l ete avec retournement des morts et fetes rurales.
Bon voyage
Attention pour une grande part ce sont des conseils d ordre general qui peuvent ne pas correspondre a ttes les situations, Mada est un grand pays, chaque etre humain est different et on ne peut donc jamais donner de regle d or en matiere d echanges humains.
Le moyen pour aller a la rencontre : etre tres disponible pour parler (on trouve des gens qui parlent francais surtt dans les villes, dans les brousses sur les hauts plateaux et au gre des petits hasards ailleurs) a ce titre le taxi brousse est idéal, un marché de brousse est aussi une occasion de rencontre formidable. Generalement pas de vazaha donc le vazaha est une incongruité : il faut dépasser le moment ou on se sent objet de curiosité pour aller vers les autres et trouver un champs de dialogue. Un pote en a gardé un tres mauvais souvenir car il s est trouvé trop regardé, géné et il n a pas trouvé les gens assez ouvert, mon frere a adoré, il a pu se faire des connaissances et partager un peu de leur vie.
A l inverse de l Af de l Ouest, generalement les gens abordent moins et souvent restent en retrait, certains prennent cela pour de l ininteret voire du dedain. Ce n est pas le cas, juste du respect et le desir de ne pas deranger (qui est une regle d or de la politesse malgache). Donc aller vers l autre.
Etre tres respectueux et patient, ne pas chercher a tt prix a faire ou voir telle ou telle chose, compter sur le temps.
Enfin prendre les chemins de traverse, pour decouvrir Mada la RN7 et autres ballades c est tres tres bien, mais il est aussi possible de juste faire un pas de coté pour se poser et discutailler.
Lire des bouquins sur Mada c est tres bien aussi, le mieux etant tt de meme d apprendre qq mots simples de malgache (avec une cassette car pour un francais, ce qu on lit n est pas ce qu on dit), les salutations, les merci, les au revoir etc...
Concernant les coutumes, c est du hasard et cela ne se decrete pas, parfois il faut juste de l observation (les hommages aux ancetres, l orientation des maisons etc...), le plus souvent un poil de chance. La periode propice c est plutot l ete avec retournement des morts et fetes rurales.
Bon voyage
bonjour, 😎 je suis une malgache mais j'ai déjà fait plus de la moitié de ma vie en France.
J'y suis allée la dernière fois en 2001. je sais que l'habitation de mon ex beau-père sur Ste-Marie est ravagée, par contre sur Tamatave (ville de prédilection des cyclones), pas trop de dégâts chez ma famille).
Je peux te donner l'adresse de ma cousine sur Tamatave qui est sur la côte est si c'est dans ton itinéraire. Ma famille est très gentille, très ouverte d'esprit et parle français !!!.
contacte-moi en message privé
à +😮
Emédéé
salut, je suis un Malagasy et fier de l'être. c'est vrai que nombreux sont les coutumes Malgaches et de même aussi pour la culture.
je t'invite à venir à Madagascar et de voir la gentillesse de la population Malgache et après ton visite tu peux faire des commentaires à propos des Malgaches.
tu aimerais voir comment on fait pour cultiver la terre, tu es la bienvenue. tu vuex voir comment est notre genre de vie, tu es la bienvenue. à propos des 02 cyclones, ils ont faits des revages dans la partie EST mais bon c'est toujours comme cela içi dès que c'est la période cyclonique.
sinon contact moi si tu as des questions sur la société Malgache.
il y a un provebe Malgache qui dit "trano havia sy havanana ka izay tsy mahalen-kialofana" cela signifie que il faut s'entraider si une personne est dans le besoin.
tu aimerais voir comment on fait pour cultiver la terre, tu es la bienvenue. tu vuex voir comment est notre genre de vie, tu es la bienvenue. à propos des 02 cyclones, ils ont faits des revages dans la partie EST mais bon c'est toujours comme cela içi dès que c'est la période cyclonique.
sinon contact moi si tu as des questions sur la société Malgache.
il y a un provebe Malgache qui dit "trano havia sy havanana ka izay tsy mahalen-kialofana" cela signifie que il faut s'entraider si une personne est dans le besoin.
Prêt à vous guider à travers Mada.
coucou!!
c'est peut-etre pas tout a fait la rubrique, mais au cas ou...
j'arriverai sans doute aussi a madagascar en juin, ca a l'air tellement puissant... j'etais un peu dans la meme optique, partager avec les gens. c pas illegitime comme idee, et tres facile d'etre cynique. dans ce cas, tout le monde s'en fout et on partage rien de beau. chacun son choix, mais libre a ceux qui le veulent d;aller au contact d;une autre culture!
si pour le mois de juin, on peut faire un bout de route ensemble... previens-moi!
salut, je suis une jeune femme Malagasy et fiere de l'être. c'est vrai que nombreux sont les coutumes Malgaches et de même aussi pour la culture.
je t'invite à venir à Madagascar et de voir la gentillesse de la population Malgache et après ton visite tu peux faire des commentaires à propos des Malgaches, notre culture.
merçi
marie
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4. A pouch for essentials
Passport, headphones, charger, phone… I keep all of that in the same pouch. It saves so much stress when you need to find something quickly, especially on the plane.
5. Traveling lighter makes all the difference
Since I started choosing versatile clothes that mix and match well, I travel with a lot less. Less weight, fewer decisions to make, fewer things to lug around. It honestly makes traveling so much more enjoyable.
From the conversations I’ve had with other travelers (and several customers too), I’ve realized you can really simplify your trip just by organizing a little better and choosing good accessories.
If you have other tips or methods that work for you, I’d love to read them. We always learn from others on this forum.
Looking forward to exchanging with you all!
Hi,
Has anyone recently taken the boat to Casamance from Dakar and could share their experience?
From France, is it possible to book online, or do you need to go through an agency? How far in advance?
Boarding/disembarking: how does it work? Do we have to check in our luggage and then pick it up on arrival?
What’s the vibe like on the boat in the seating area?
Has anyone ever stopped over in Carabane? Accommodation options there?
Thanks so much if you have any recent info!
Exploring India by road is all about having a good driver. I highly recommend the one I’ve traveled with for 5 "safe" trips—Rajasthan 3 times over 16 years, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. He’s been driving tourists for 25 years now and is more than just a driver. He knows how to talk about his country, the cities you visit, and suggests alternative routes.
He’s well-connected with real local guides who don’t just ramble (as he puts it himself) or drag you into shops claiming to be run by their "so-called family." Depending on your preferences, he can suggest well-tested itineraries and recommend typical hotels like Havelis.
For dining, he oversees meal prep based on your spice-level preferences. He’s Sikh and deeply respectful of his passengers.
He speaks English better than French, but one of his daughters is studying French at university.
DM me if you’d like his contact details.
Happy travels!
He’s well-connected with real local guides who don’t just ramble (as he puts it himself) or drag you into shops claiming to be run by their "so-called family." Depending on your preferences, he can suggest well-tested itineraries and recommend typical hotels like Havelis.
For dining, he oversees meal prep based on your spice-level preferences. He’s Sikh and deeply respectful of his passengers.
He speaks English better than French, but one of his daughters is studying French at university.
DM me if you’d like his contact details.
Happy travels!
Hi,
We’d like to spend about twenty days in Albania next July. We’re two women traveling together and we’re thinking of renting a small car. Does that sound reasonable, or should we avoid it?
Thanks for your advice.
Hi there,
I’m spending a week in Morocco (Rabat - Meknes - Fes).
I’ll be traveling solo—is it safe for a woman over 60?
For transportation, I’m planning to take the train. I was thinking of buying my ticket last minute, but it’s around the end-of-year period…?
I’ll be in Meknes on December 31st—any suggestions on how they celebrate New Year’s Eve there?
Is anyone visiting these destinations? Maybe we could meet up…?
Thanks in advance.
Hi there,
After hearing so much about Djerba, especially the GO clubs, is it risky for a young, pretty newly-retired woman to visit the island alone?
Thanks in advance.
Hi,
Does anyone know how late the buses run from Cusco Airport to the city center? I land at 9:30 PM, plus time to clear customs, pick up my luggage, and exchange some money—figure an extra 30 to 45 minutes. Though, come to think of it, I still have 5 sols from last time—maybe that’ll be enough for the bus?
Thanks.
Brigitte
Planned arrival on Sunday evening, November 16, 2025, in San José. Staying 3 nights, then taking a bus to Tortuguero for 2 nights. Looking for a shared shuttle to La Fortuna for 2 nights, then a van-boat-van combo to Santa Elena for 2 or 3 nights. Heading to Quepos for 4 nights for day trips using local buses—Jaco, San Antonio, Uvita. After that, a full-day bus ride to Cahuita. I’m booking hotels as I go, which gives me the flexibility to stay longer in places I like. I’m looking for accommodations in city centers near restaurants and not too far from the bus station. Budget: 50 € for a room with a private bathroom (if you’ve got any great tips!). For my finale, I’ll cross the land border to Panama City for 4 days. Thanks for your suggestions! 😉
As I mentioned before, I’m heading to Istanbul next summer, and I’ve heard there have been quite a few attacks by Kurds in Turkey recently, which is making me hesitate about my trip.
What do you all think? :( I’m wondering if it’s really a good idea to go...
What do you all think? :( I’m wondering if it’s really a good idea to go...
Hi everyone,
I’m 66 and just discovered solo travel in Uzbekistan—I loved it! So I’ve decided to explore Africa, starting with Senegal. I’m just beginning my research, but if anyone can give me advice on which month to go, what to see, and whether this destination is safe—or maybe suggest another African country—I’d really appreciate your tips!
Hi there!
We’re leaving in early November for a month.
Here’s our itinerary:
Arrival in Takhmau, then heading to:
Kampong Cham
Kratie – 2 days
Mondolkiri – 3 days
Ratanakiri – 3 days
Stung Treng – 1 day
Siem Reap – 4 days
Battambang – 1 day
Kampong Chhnang – 3 days
Kampot – 2 days
Islands (WE’RE HESITATING WHICH ONE?) – 4 DAYS
Phnom Penh – 2 days
That’s it! 😊
We’re backpacking… and we love spots that aren’t too touristy. If you’ve got any tips, we’re all ears!
Thanks
Hi there,
We’d like to stay in Switzerland for five days.
There are two of us (women).
We don’t know this country at all.
What cities or affordable spots would you recommend for visiting?
Cheap accommodation.
Looking for community-based options.
And being close to public transport.
Thanks for your tips and experiences!
Best regards.
Hi there,
I was wondering if anyone has taken a Rede Expressos bus from Lisbon Airport to Lagos, and if so, where exactly at the airport you need to board it? I’m worried I’ll get lost and miss my bus...




