On the Streets in Diego Suarez Madagascar

[@lorenzo-diegosuarez]

Diego-Suarez is very very nice!...Thanks!!!!...J'ai déjà visité plusieurs villes de Madagascar, mais ma ville préférée reste tout de même Diégo-Suarez!... Merci encore pour vos belles et enrichissantes vidéos!.

[@amiramujahida001]

Je vis à Diego Suarez, je suis Malagasy.

[@marktwain368]

Since you are Canadian I find it easy to get inside your head and see the country as you do. My reactions would mirror yours, I'm sure. Stay safe, brother! Bonne chance.

[@dertalexhien2077]

Good sight seeing, thanks for sharing.

[@melahuak]

The KZbinr passive nomads has told me that flights to mainland Mada from nosy be are hit or miss and generally expensive. As a first time traveler planning to visit Madagascar nxt year i have been told Nosy Be is the more touristy friendly easier place for new traveler so the idea of taking a break in Diego suarez sometime in my trip would likely require lots effort and time. I like how calm and local vibe the place has as well as the classy dresses the women wear, it looks less that way in Nosy Be. As a first time visitor do you recommend sticking to one place? I can understand that maybe going to mainland Mada may not be best idea my first trip, appreciate your thoughts whenever you can share your insight thanks brother 💯🔥 great content

[@pddembowski]

Yes, I would recommend staying in 1 place. But if you really don't like Nosy Be nothing wrong with making a move to another city...Passive Nomads is correct, travelling from Nosy Be to Diego Suarez doesn't look that far on a map, but on the ground it is a long uncomfortable bus ride. I don't think there are direct flights from Nosy Be to Diego Suarez but don't quote me on that. I read somewhere that during certain months of the year it is possible to take a boat from Nosy Be to Diego Suarez.

[@deeqahmed2291]

I'm from Somalia/Djibouti. however, I have some Family that live in Nosy Be since the 1930s. My mother is half Malagasy

[@eazydazit]

Deeqa, there are historical beliefs for us that some of our ancestors ended up in the area of Mahajanga in Madagascar a long time ago. Check KZbin clips of Mahajanga and you will see some interesting material

[@deeqahmed2291]

@@eazydazit btw my name is Deeq. I’m a dude 😆. Just thought I’d clear that up. Ima check that asap.

[@eazydazit]

@@deeqahmed2291 my bad😳 didn't connect the A and the H. 😂😂

[@deeqahmed2291]

@@eazydazit it happens a lot. I troll a lot online when I’m bored and all the adversaries make that exact mistake 😂

[@deeqahmed2291]

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[@melahuak]

If im traveling for the night life and relax would you recommend stopping in Diego to take a break from the more touristy fun vibe in Nosy Be. It'll be my first time in Mada, previous experience travel in Asia, Latin America. Looking for educated opinion from someone who knows about Madagascar appreciate it Paul💯🏅 new subscriber

[@pddembowski]

Diego has decent nightlife, the Taxi Be there is a really good club with 2 sections. Before Taxi Be I would eat at one of the several nice restaurants in the area then watch the Live Band at La Vahinee. All these spots are walking distance from each other. Diego Suarez can be dull during the day. On Weekends there is a beach about 35 minutes by Tuk Tuk. The problem is stopping by Diego Suarez for a few days from Nosy Be probably involves a long uncomfortable bus ride.

[@KhalidiBakar]

I'm from Zanzibar i like this country ❤

[@rogersyme1368]

Loving it bro... your doing a great job!

[@evangelinemarcadella1087]

I’ve been watching alllll your videos about Diego Suarez. Can you please show us less crowed places such as la pyrotechnic? Love your work btw

[@pddembowski]

Thank You. I have never heard of la pyrotechnic, will check it out online.

[@passivenomads]

I lived in a hut for a month in a small beach resort 15kms from there i think its called Ramaner

[@pddembowski]

Yes, La Ramena, nice beach I was there for a day.

[@raus_mit_Islam]

The tall girl at the beginning - nice

[@ckskuo7182]

Hola, perdon si la pregunta es medio rara pues no se mucho de este pais En que parte de Madagascar hay mas poblacion que hable Malgache? En que parte se ve mas esa mezcla de Africano con Asiatico? Pregunto porque se que este pais es algo diverso

[@pddembowski]

en el sur (Tulear por example) y en los pueblocitos mucha gente sólo habla malgache. La gente en el sur suele tener la piel mas oscura.

[@laoualiali7468]

I realy like Madagascar me too!

[@joaomarveloso1049]

Are there any good beaches for swimming over there?

[@pddembowski]

near Diego Suarez is a beach Called La Ramena. It is a nice beach, you can take a tuk tuk taxi there from the streets as the road going there is very smooth.

[@amiramujahida001]

​@@pddembowskiWe only say "Ramena". (I'm Malagasy)

[@KortCam1]

I love how everyone is dressed up 😍

[@johnschirloff836]

Is it Safe to walk the streets of Diago at Night or is it Dangerous at Night????

[@johnschirloff836]

@jackholman5008 What do you mean By That???? I don't Understand.

[@herizorandrianarivelo8158]

@@johnschirloff836 you can walk around at night by better not bring some valuables

[@craigcorcoran3463]

I was in Diego for a week hired a mota bike went all over the place never had any problems at night stayed at motel house down the bottom of the main street .

[@rudilambert1065]

I agree... Diego is great. I live there now.

[@amiramujahida001]

So do I, I live there. Do you speak Malagasy ??

[@melahuak]

Are there any hotels you recommend in Ambatoloaka Nosy Be in the 20-30 usd/euro ? I see there are few Bungalows and some hotels in the videos ppl have shown but little information to places comparable to hotel kozobe. Any recommendations appreciate it, planning next year

[@pddembowski]

Hi, I've never been to Nosy Be so I can't comment. 20-30 USD seems quite low as Nosy Be is a tourist destination. I don't think you are going to get anything close to Hotel Kozobe in Nosy Be for that price.

[@albertusdarmawan9438]

Why are most mandagascar people that i met in indonesia proud of their country

[@andrewalker5037]

Excellent question, that place look dusty af

[@btoball2]

Because they had to fight off the French government for their independence.

[@plouplou1136]

Of course who doesn't pride for their country??? You are not proud to be indonesian? As malagasy, we are very patriotisme we really like our country cause it's beautiful country you only see in the pictures but if you see it directly you can see how beautiful it is.

[@alexisgald8901]

Bonjour, question: quelle ville de Madagascar tu as le plus aimé ?..

[@sparenotministries1344]

Are you still here, I'm an American, been living here for 4years now..

[@pddembowski]

HI, no I left Madagascar in mid November.

[@sparenotministries1344]

@@pddembowski ok. No worries, next time.

[@AntilahyEsmeralda]

Diego Suarez ❤

[@LilianP-cb6zx]

So, DS is better than Toliara or Tamatave?

[@pddembowski]

I would return to all 3 cities. Tamatave has a decent beach right there, it's more of a party town. I liked Tulear also. Diego is my favorite but not by much.

[@plouplou1136]

As malagasy , tamatave is the best than those 3 listed above. In term of beach, nossy be and sainte marie are the best for all the beach in madagascar.

[@MrBird666]

Hello Paul - I was interested in the type of camera you use to film walking videos ? Thinking of buying an action camera - great work on these videos btw , I find them very relaxing to watch - please don't stop.

[@pddembowski]

I use a GOPRO 10. You can buy all sorts of accessories. Don't be fooled by cheap Chinese clone cameras on AMAZON, they always have issues.

[@MrBird666]

Is it true that the GOPRO's freeze from time to time and overheat or is that just something that could happen rarely ? @@pddembowski

[@pddembowski]

@@MrBird666 I've used them in very hot climate , occasionally they overheat but so does my iphone

[@MrBird666]

Thanks again for the videos and the tip@@pddembowski

[@seureycolly2508]

Can I find an English speaking tour guide there

[@calsonyap8337]

What is the Madagascar staple food ? Do they eat rice like Asian people ?

[@pddembowski]

yes a lot of rice, they also have these noodle and soup dishes that are quite delicious.

[@amiramujahida001]

Yes, we do. We eat rice, it's our staple food. @calsonyap8337

[@YMH420s]

Looks like small towns in Cuba

[@christiancadio9023]

Je vais découvrir par moi même l’an prochain 😊👍👍👍

[@vuthycheychan8239]

J'ai découvert ce pays en voyageant avec Ramsès 2 😊😊😊

[@angetoussaintandrei1045]

Tu viens te masturber en venant voir l'extrême pauvreté. Quelle honte !!!

[@blakebarberi4828]

How is the sewage and water system. Thanks

[@pddembowski]

It's like other countries in Africa. Need to boil water, sometimes there is no water for an hour or 2. Hot water depends on where you stay. In 2013 I was in Dakar, Senegal. A major water pipe burst and there was no water in the city for 2 weeks. Was not pleasant after a few days.

[@blakebarberi4828]

@@pddembowski Thanks 👍👍

[@matdread1706]

Have you been in manakara? Or antsirabe ?

[@pddembowski]

no I haven't. Manakara looks interesting and it's a coastal town. But looking at the map seems like a brutal bus trip to get there.

[@matdread1706]

@@pddembowski the solution is to make some rest from tana, in ambositra, antsirabe, then ranomafana, the road is brand New, or you Can take the train that is awesome

[@leonyposthumus2577]

Wat zijn de straten zo schoon ..... en vraagje, hoe zit het met malaria?

[@fredericparis7196]

Depuis + de 30 ans Diego est ma ville preferée , suis ILE ste Marie et Fort Dauphin ... puis le vent , varatraza qui souffle toujours c est un bienfait cela apporte un peu de fraicheur car ll peut faire trés chaud. Puis beaucoup d escursions , il n y a qu a voir le nombre d agence rue Colbert , mer par exemple ramena ou magnifique vue a 3 baies , foret avec la montagne d ambre , super randonnée , Ankarana etc ;, Des hotels pour toute les bourses , quelques bons restau;

[@xaversongqvsl3610]

Just was there in Ocotber 2023 for 3 weeks - the first time after 9 years. Still looks the same. Really good place if you look for good food and nightlife. Nevertheless got a bit bored but will definitely go back there in 9 years again

[@pddembowski]

yes it can get dull after a couple weeks. Maybe go to Ramena beach, Ambilobe or Sambava for a bit for a change of scenery.

[@Zeta_Reticulum]

So every 9 years... well then I should also return. I was there until 1985, so I will return every 40 years, in 2025

[@ZSharkPH]

Any American pool tables there??

[@pddembowski]

I saw one in a place called La Vahinee, which is a restaurant/bar. patio. a good place to hang out during the day. The wifi there is strong.

[@ZSharkPH]

@pddembowski Thank you.. enjoy your vids. If your ever in Angeles city Philippines look me up.

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

Great Video, Cheers 🍺🍺

[@Ocidad]

is it hot in there? thanks for the vid btw ❤

[@pddembowski]

Diego Suarez is not too hot, but down south in Majunga it gets very hot.

[@jeantabet8794]

i would like to go for a trip to Madagascar but am affraid of Malaria

[@herizorandrianarivelo8158]

you should come and take precautions, Malaria is present in almost all african and some asians country

[@we_croods]

looks like old Cuba

[@honoresangwa1000]

What language do people there speak? I saw a signboard in French (PHOTOCOPIE-IMPRESSION)

[@pddembowski]

French & Malagasy. Most people in Diego Suarez speak French well, in the South & smaller towns you will find many people speaking only Malagasy.

[@gabrielepalomba6165]

After 5 years there i learn malagasy language

[@gabrielepalomba6165]

The best place in Diego is ramena beach

[@globoliver9697]

@@gabrielepalomba6165It's 18 kms away so not really suitable for everyday life.

[@jerome663]

Mon dernier passage à DIEGO 1988 sur le Doudart de Lagrée. Cela a bien changer.

[@Gristourdille]

Moi aussi. Je ne reconnais plus l'endroit 🙂

[@tonytobi6521]

2024 je serait la bas je découvre par moi même

[@jerome663]

C'est vrai qu.'à l'époque, c'était plus des taxis 4L. Et c'était sympa.Et lors des visites, il fallait planquer tout ce qui brille. Bonjour les lances à incendies. Cela faisait plus de 10 ans, je crois, qu'il y avait pas eu d'escale à DIEGO ( quelqu'un qui peu justifié (DDL 1988/89), afin Antsiranana. Après Rio, Toulon, c'est bien un des plus bels rades, que j'ai pu visiter.

[@nwils6944]

What was the name of the $35 hotel? Thanks

[@pddembowski]

hotel kozobe, I would book online because the rooms are taken quickly. It was actually $30 per night, unbelievable..

[@JayCeeMax]

Nice sights and scenes.

[@BlvdMac]

Never knew the people were so beautiful the women 😩😍

[@valentinugarte9176]

Hola ya que conoces madagascar Unas preguntas : -Que tan extendido esta el cristianismo en ese pais? - que tan comun es las religiones autoctonas ?? O La presencia del islam??

[@pddembowski]

He mirado en linea...approximadamente el 50 por ciento des habitents practican las religiones autoctonas..7 por ciento son musulmanes. Las demas en su mayoría cristianos de alguna forma.

[@valentinugarte9176]

@@pddembowski y de la ciudad diego suarez cual es la religion mayoritaria??

[@amiramujahida001]

​@@pddembowskiMadagascar will become an Islamic country إن شاء الله . ☪️✊🕋🤲❤🇲🇬

[@amiramujahida001]

​@@valentinugarte9176It'll be Islam (in the future) إن شاء الله . ☪️✊🕋🤲❤🇲🇬

4:08 Je te conseille de prévoir un oreiller à mettre derrière ton dos pour un peu absorber les chocs pendant le voyage en bus. c'est vrai que certains nid-de-poule sont terribles. 😅👍👍

[@jackluc3856]

C est a paris ou bruxelles?

[@louisphilippemahasolo6079]

C'est une ville digne d'être la capitale économique touristique écologique de la Grande ile.

[@maekestera7815]

east and southern africans are isolated from our malagasy neighbors due to language barrier. want to visit there soon.

[@johndonovan7018]

ok im confused. why are ppl being warned about going there but when i look at these videos nobody even looks at you as a wide dude, accosts you or hassles you for stuff.

[@AliAli-pu2tu]

ou se trouve Madagascar ?

[@isaakasimov2456]

The left one looks like Kiwi Sweet.

[@alexisliosia31]

I want to go bu I dont know if safe ?

[@pddembowski]

Diego Suarez? yes it is safe there day and night in my opinion.

[@garyvalnez6173]

On voit pas mal de badjaj, ces scooters taxis jaunes comme à Jakarta.

[@laoualiali7468]

Really?

[@supernova7966]

Madagascar is Asia or Africa??

[@pddembowski]

Africa.. but alot of people look like they are mixed Asian. I remember seeing someone I was sure was Chinese, my friend said no, the person was Malagasy.

[@jaycommonsense2468]

​@@pddembowski your video showed the opposite

[@Ajibaskara681]

Mixed Indonesia-Mozambique

[@andilouis8770]

Kanang duha uy.

[@JerrySajonia-uz1fs]

i like madagascar people

[@amiramujahida001]

I'm a 1*-year-old muslim teenager who hopes that Madagascar will become an Islamic country. ☪️🇲🇬☝🕋🤲❤🇲🇬

[@mikz7270]

their streets are so clean tho in comparison to..

[@angetoussaintandrei1045]

And your ass ? It's so clean ???

[@Bruinou19]

The only reason i wanna go there is becoz the women there r 🔥

[@pddembowski]

well, what a naughty, naughty boy you are

[@ugo2452]

je viens d'arriver apres un mois de permanence a Diego,la ville e joly,mai au niveau de service e de route un désastre,j'ai loue une 4L,ma je la utilisè seulement pour aller a la plage de Ramena,une vingtaine de kilomètre,je suis allez la bas pour fair visite a ma copine une de plus belle creature du Madagascar,autre chose le pire il ya du vent très forte même la nuit, horrible ,pendant l'atterrissage vous allez prier notre signeur...

[@pddembowski]

Je suis d'accord, j'ai aussi aimé Diego. Lors de mon prochain voyage, je passerai plus de temps à la plage de Ramena.

[@HamzaMtinda]

Can I rent bnb,,,

[@pddembowski]

AirBnb? yes but the selection is not good. There are quite a few decent inexpensive hotels in Diego.

[@herizorandrianarivelo8158]

I can suggest you some air bnb good plans in here, pm me if interested

[@AgungOren9]

Is it hard to find someone who speak English there?

[@pddembowski]

Yes it is. In Diego you will see quite a few French expats, very few speak English, none of the locals speak English. If I didn't speak decent French I don't think I would come here, maybe Nosy Be which has a lot of tourists.

[@craigcorcoran3463]

Yes but just talk like a cave man and you can get by i have been there 14 times will be going again in 25 i have been to Diego ones for a week hired a motorbike over the other side of the lake was good

[@Gristourdille]

Je suis à Majunga et je ne trouve jamais ce que cherche. J'imagine que c'est encore pire à Diego.

[@vesnavucetic8944]

This is really Cuba

[@KhalidiBakar]

Ninatoka Zanzibar naipenda hii nchi

[@bennourine1545]

Passion fruit waw

[@globoliver9697]

Bad sound, nice images.

[@harryhole5786]

Would somebody be interested to laungh a real "Express bus line" between mayor cities in Madagascar? I'll take part of it, I'll even take it's management; But the bus travels will cost the double from the "taxi brousse price" but I think that many persons are ready to pay it. Some 2nd hand busses from Europe (with a toilet on board!!) or elsewhere, a licence and it is lauched. I pay the first bus, who's up for the second? Malagasy have more money than you think but it's hidden under their sofa. Nobody wants to travel under their conditions, they are awful. I'd give a shit on saving some 10 bucks on a travel Ambilobe-Sambava, if only that bus would leave in time and offer some confort other than a wooden bench without backrest and I think that some 30-50% of the other passengers would have too. Nobody refuses some more confort.

[@earthexplorer579]

This is how sri lanka looked in 1980s

[@FuriousPitBull]

You have Polish surname kolego;)😊😊

[@marcplouvier2224]

Sympa et pour ma part, voici ce que je conseille d'entreprendre pour bien savoir différencier les divers peuples de cette si grande île kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnSQp6N3eKigobc

[@VieSeick]

Sexy femme Madagascar Gril ❤❤😢😢😢

[@rodrigorico-bt9cv]

pregunto cuanta empresa tiene esa ciudad como es la educacion hay fuente de trabajo de que viven la mayoria de esa poblacion eso lo que hay que averiguar toda ayudar a esa población que aprenda el idioma castellano el español

[@razadaza9651]

How about the young ladies?

[@craigcorcoran3463]

Na not much there but Tamatave and Tanna and Tulear are the go that zar zar Discotec we had a few good nights there .

[@rodrigorico-bt9cv]

cual sera la finalidad de mostrar esto video en el país de Madagascar en la diferente ciudades . pregunto yo será para atraer inversionista para crear fuentes de empleo o traer gente para la diversión debe haber un poco de respeto con esta ciudades del país Madagascar debe de preocuparse para el bienestar de esta gente

[@francoissaleta]

Le baisodrome

[@LennyCooke636]

I aint Europe so get used to it or go back home !

[@pddembowski]

Huh? I loved it in Diego am going back in a couple months. Not sure what your going on about. Too much to drink tonight?

[@UdbhavChauhan1]

It's look like India

[@sft8693]

Madagascar = Ethiopia Egypt Israel ❤.

[@Gowithg]

Nice place @johnygabad