Category Archives: Madagascar

Me-go Mix: Track 9

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Megan

Me-go Mix: Track 9 “Analakely” — Lola To download using Windows “right click” and save to disk. Mac users, you know what to do. The sprawling market at the end of Analakely Street in downtown Antananarivo Sometimes when you’re traveling … Continue reading →

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Published in Everywhere Magazine

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Megan

The email just came… my photo of a lemur in Isialo National Park in Madagascar will definitely be in Issue #4 of Everywhere Magazine! I haven’t seen a publication date for the issue yet (I’m guessing August/September) but you can … Continue reading →

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Everywhere Magazine Article

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Megan

After returning home last fall I spotted a new travel magazine at my local bookstore, Everywhere Magazine. It’s an interesting idea, using a website to gather content rather than relying on professional travel writers. It also gives regular travelers a … Continue reading →

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Me-go Mix: Track 6

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Megan

Me-go Mix: Track 6 “Manahirana” — Lola To download using Windows “right click” and save to disk. Mac users, you know what to do. The owner of the music store forced the employee to pose for this picture against his … Continue reading →

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Me-go Mix: Track 1

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Megan

I want to thank all of you who voted to send me to Martinique in February. Although the results have been delayed for some reason, I am fairly certain that I did not win. I had a solid, steady pace … Continue reading →

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Two Day Transit

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Megan

After waking up at 3:30 this morning to make my flight from Tana I’ve arrived in Nairobi. Unfortunately, the visa I was given is only for two days. I asked for a 7-day transit visa so this may be some … Continue reading →

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Back in Tana

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Megan

I’ve arrived back in Tana and am feeling pretty good to be leaving. I liked Madagascar enough, it is very beautiful but not quite as “exotic” as I thought it would be. I’d be lying if I said all the … Continue reading →

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Spending Time in Tana

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Megan

Somehow I found a Tex-Mex place here in Tana. Last night I had something resembling a burrito. It was a little off but I appreciate the fact that they’re trying. In the end more disturbing than the watery guacamole was … Continue reading →

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Empty Pockets in an Island Capital

Posted on May 12, 2007 by Megan

I’ve been in Antananarivo (hereby called “Tana”), Madagascar for a few days now. Coming in from the airport I was struck with the overwhelming character the town has compared to Addis Ababa or Nairobi. I can’t remember the last time … Continue reading →

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Nairobi for a Day or Two

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Megan

Well, folks it’s time. Tomorrow morning I fly to Madagascar. After some frantic emailing with Air Madagascar’s office in Nairobi I finally got a confirmed reservation when I checked my email in Moyale before crossing the border to Kenya. I … Continue reading →

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