Before you plan your trip to Madagascar, read this post! Let me be honest — even as someone who’s been organizing group trips for years, Madagascar humbled me. I partnered with a local Destination Management Company (DMC), thinking I was doing everything “right.” But what I quickly learned is this: you don’t know what you don’t know —…
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When people ask, “Why Madagascar?” my first answer is simple: Well… it’s Africa! If you’ve been following my journey with The Traveling Black Women Network, you know I have a goal — to experience every country on the continent. Each one has its own rhythm, beauty, and story to tell. But Madagascar? Madagascar is a category all its…
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The Spring Shoulder Season is the Best Time to Visit Madagascar! Listen… if you’ve been daydreaming about lemurs leaping through trees, turquoise waters, or dancing under the stars on Nosy Be, the spring shoulder season (April, May and early June) is your sweet spot! Expect: Sunshine, fewer crowds, great deals, and thriving wildlifePerfect For: Deeper cultural exploration, nature, wellness, and soft-life…
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If you’re planning a trip to Madagascar, securing the best accommodations is just as important as figuring out what to do while you’re there. In this post, I share the 3 places we stayed in Madagascar: Radisson Blu, Vakona Lodge, and Loharno. Each spot gave us a different side of the island: city, rainforest, and…
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Traveling to Madagascar isn’t your typical beach getaway — it’s an island of contrasts. One minute you’re hiking through misty rainforests with lemurs calling overhead, and the next you’re lounging by turquoise waters in Nosy Be. Here’s everything you need to know to pack smart, stay comfortable, and make the most of both climates in Madagascar.…
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Madagascar Travel Guide: Itinerary, Highlights & Tips from Our 2025 Traveling Black Women Trip to Madagascar Planning a trip to Madagascar? Whether you want to spot lemurs in the wild, snorkel with sea turtles in crystal-clear waters, or dance under the stars on Nosy Be, this blog post gives you everything you need to plan…
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If you landed on this page in search of exciting things to do in Tunisia, you have come to the right place! I recently had the pleasure of participating in an amazing culinary press trip hosted by Sawa Taste of Tunisia and funded by USAID. Tunisia was a delightful surprise in more ways than one.…
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There are some destinations that stay with you long after you leave. Kenya is one of them. It is the kind of place that feels larger than life. One moment you are watching elephants move across the savannah at sunrise. The next, you are walking through centuries-old coastal towns shaped by Swahili, Arabic, and Muslim…
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Embarking on a journey to Kenya and concerned about safety in Nairobi? Safety is paramount for women while traveling, and Nairobi is no exception. Nairobi is a bustling city that requires travelers to be alert and prepared throughout their travels. Most travelers to Kenya, myself included, only stay about a night or two in Nairobi…
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The Maasai Mara National Reserve is a vast and enchanting landscape that beautifully illustrates the God’s handiwork. Picture this – luxury tents under the vast African sky… The sounds of the savannah lulling you to sleep… Encounters with majestic wildlife at every turn… And the feeling of a direct connection to the world around you……
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