Madagascar

[NRandom940]

I would like to know too what the girl thinks what's wrong with her, LOL, if you treat her like that. This is not Thailand, this is emotionally highly sophisticated Madagaskar.

There's sugar daddies, etc. All over the world. You never know until you ask.

But definitely awkward if you guess wrong.

[Tinte]

I wish I knew this answer when I was there earlier this year. There was this sexy bartender obviously showing cleavage. I didn't know how to bring it up LOL.

I would like to know too what the girl thinks what's wrong with her, LOL, if you treat her like that. This is not Thailand, this is emotionally highly sophisticated Madagaskar.

[NRandom940]

As I RTFF, it occurs to me that in places like Nosy be, you might have shy working girls who don't necessarily advertise. Are there some basic questions and phrases I can use to politely suss out whether it's just a girl at the beach or if it's a girl who would be interested in entertaining a vahaza for the day?

I wish I knew this answer when I was there earlier this year. There was this sexy bartender obviously showing cleavage. I didn't know how to bring it up LOL.

[ShadowJ]

I'm planning to study some French before my trip. I expect I will be able to introduce myself and handle very basic conversations by the time I go.

As I RTFF, it occurs to me that in places like Nosy be, you might have shy working girls who don't necessarily advertise. Are there some basic questions and phrases I can use to politely suss out whether it's just a girl at the beach or if it's a girl who would be interested in entertaining a vahaza for the day?

[NamasteParis]

Ocean 501 is a place run by French people. As you say it's far off the action. The ocean looks nice but you can't swim there strong undercurrents and sharks. The only swimmable beach is Foulpointe up north. I'd stay in town. There's a number of hotels. Just take your pick. I never came across a not girl friendly hotel in Madagascar. There's no such a thing as every male malgache takes a bed warmer for the night. The discos well if you RTFF it's all there. The best used to be the Taxi Be. The best Taxi Be IMHO on the island. Look for accommodation around La Terasse. There's also a time honoured real discotheque which I still love. You'll be in a time warp to the 1970's. That's Queen's. If it still exists. On weekends Pandora Shelly's was a great place. But since COVID. Nobody knows. Betsimisiraka Girls are my favourite tribe in Madagascar. There's also the Club Nautique in town with a great pool. Be aware now it's rainy season. The province of Tomasina receives the highest rain fall in Madagascar.

Have fun.

La Buse.

LE dreg the l Ocean Indien.

Thanks a lot for the intel. I'll report all my trip with fresh news. Expect it end March.

[Tinte]

My Hotel of choice was Hotel Joffre, not the cheapest but with that colonial style. Large rooms with balcony and room service, not tested since Tamatave is full of girls.

Perfect within walking distance to La Terrasse and El-Barco for perfect meals.

The New York Bar and Taxi Be just around the corner. The beach in close walking distance.

The IN place to bee was Hotel Neptune. Casino and discotheque with the hottest girls.

[Neddy69]

I'm nearly done, planning my trip.

I'll stay at Tamatave one week. Any hint for accomodation at Tamatave? I intend to stay at Ocean 501 or Veranda. Anybody stayed there? Are they GF?
What about nightlife / chicas's favourite places? Any famous disco or place that I should go right away?
Better to stay at Ocean 501 on the huge beach, but a bit far from downtown, or better to stay near the little beach downtown?
If I find a sweetie, I'll probably go to foulpoint.

Ocean 501 is a place run by French people. As you say it's far off the action. The ocean looks nice but you can't swim there strong undercurrents and sharks. The only swimmable beach is Foulpointe up north. I'd stay in town. There's a number of hotels. Just take your pick. I never came across a not girl friendly hotel in Madagascar. There's no such a thing as every male malgache takes a bed warmer for the night. The discos well if you RTFF it's all there. The best used to be the Taxi Be. The best Taxi Be IMHO on the island. Look for accommodation around La Terasse. There's also a time honoured real discotheque which I still love. You'll be in a time warp to the 1970's. That's Queen's. If it still exists. On weekends Pandora Shelly's was a great place. But since COVID. Nobody knows. Betsimisiraka Girls are my favourite tribe in Madagascar. There's also the Club Nautique in town with a great pool. Be aware now it's rainy season. The province of Tomasina receives the highest rain fall in Madagascar.

Have fun.

La Buse.

LE dreg the l Ocean Indien.

[NamasteParis]

I'm nearly done, planning my trip.

I'll stay at Tamatave one week. Any hint for accomodation at Tamatave? I intend to stay at Ocean 501 or Veranda. Anybody stayed there? Are they GF?
What about nightlife / chicas's favourite places? Any famous disco or place that I should go right away?
Better to stay at Ocean 501 on the huge beach, but a bit far from downtown, or better to stay near the little beach downtown?
If I find a sweetie, I'll probably go to foulpoint.

[NamasteParis]

One other question. I'm fluent in Spanish. If I plan a trip 6 months out, is it worth it to invest some time learning French. Or will my beginner level not give me much advantage?

I often found that mobile data was more effective than hotel wifi. Take an Orange SIM with data Gbs. It works fine at Tana and Nosy Be.

Regarding speaking spanish: I'm french and I'm also fluent in spanish. In Mada, speaking spanish is totally useless, as spanish and french would not understand each other, albeit their latin roots. It's not like portuguese-spanish, where you could understand each other. As said many times here, speaking french is a real game changer in Mada, if not mandatory to interact with girls and have interesting / pleasant times. If you intend to stay 6 months and discover the island, I would say do not hesitate: learn french. Et bienvenue!

[ShadowJ]

After traveling for many years to Colombia and the Philippines, I'm becoming fascinated with Madagascar as one of my next destinations.

My only problem is I have limited vacation time (so I need to work from my destinations) and I have a family at home that I usually have a cover story for about a work trip. So I will need to find the best, most consistent internet access during my trip. Even if that means I overpay for hotels. From RTFF, it sounds like the capital and Nosy Be are the ideal places to visit during a 3 week trip. Are there hotels with 1st world internet access? Is the 4 G good enough for Teams / Zoom meetings and FaceTime? Just looking for recommendations to make the transition as smooth as possible.

One other question. I'm fluent in Spanish. If I plan a trip 6 months out, is it worth it to invest some time learning French. Or will my beginner level not give me much advantage?

[Tinte]

That could bee done in March. If flexibel and the weather looks ok for the days with detour to Foulpoint.

Stop over in Moramanga. LOL.

[Tinte]

Don't count on the train to Tamatav. At the moment not in operation.

Actually you can never count on anything the way you do at home. That's why I am going there. LOL.

If you really do rely on something in Mada, that is asking for trouble.

[NamasteParis]

Don't count on the train to Tamatav. At the moment not in operation.

Oh sh*t! Really? It didn't last long!

Thanks for all your advices, especially about weather. I do hear you, but apart from the weather factor, which 2 destinations would you recommend (for a mix of beach / activities and pretty girls), 1 week /10 days for each, among these 4 destinations:

1/ Majunga.

2/ Tulear.

3/ Tamatave.

4/ Morondava.

Or others? Knowing that I already know Nosy Be and do not intend to return there.

Thanks for your advices.

[Amadeuss]

I'll be there mid February till end March.

Tana. Tulear - Moramanga. Train to Toamasina.

Want to meet a french guy? It will be a pleasure to enjoy a beer with chicas. PM me.

Don't count on the train to Tamatav. At the moment not in operation.

[Tinte]

I will just stay in Tana. I will avoid the risk of a overland trip do to the expected weather conditions.