Diego Suarez, Madagascar - A Walking Tour for Travellers

[@Zeta_Reticulum]

I was living in Diego from 1980 to 1985, then my parents returned to Europe. I never returned to Diego since then, don't know why. The way you walked was 50% of my way to school for almost 4 years. Thank you for bringing back the memories

[@sisterwithaccent972]

It is so nice to watch your video, I am from Sambava 👍and grew up in Diego

[@ZainalAbidin-d8q]

No wonder you'd stayed for weeks, the town do look clean & pleasant.

[@pddembowski]

Yes, "pleasant" is a good way to describe it. Kind of slow-paced, not too big or small. After a week or 2 you get to know some of the locals who are quite friendly.

[@andriyzatyshnyy3950]

Thanks

[@pddembowski]

welcome, thanks so much for the donation.

[@jrbonnelame]

I spent 3 days from tana to Ambanja. Broken bus. Was fun.

[@christiancadio9023]

J’y serai bientôt 😉😊❤️

[@femmeinlaw4523]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jerome663]

Quel changement depuis 1988. Mais je vois que le nouvel hôtel existe toujours.

[@alexz1834]

Did you ever have upset stomach from the places you ate?

[@pddembowski]

No never in Madagascar or Africa, I remember years ago getting food poisoning in the Philippines, I was in agony for a couple of days.

[@globoliver9697]

I did in Tamatave/Toamasina, once. Be sure to have a vaccination against typhoid fever (3 consecutive pills to be taken before departure). A simple delicious salad whose ingredients were washed with tap water can make you ache - but it always depends on the very person. ;-)

[@harryhole5786]

I had it each time that I went to Madagascar ! Terrible sh*t even., mostly in Tana. Have you seen the food markets, and you know why. Try to stick to fish food, French fries (or sweet potatoes) and salads along the coast: at least it's fresh & there are few flies only on the market. The worst I had was after eating Snake soup in the best Chinese restaurant in Tana: I guess it was picked up along a road after 5 days in the sunshine. Restaurants are not safe, they also buy their meats on the food markets.

[@nwils6944]

Is it close to Nosy Be? I think it's a difficult journey.

[@pddembowski]

It was a tough bus ride. The road from Ambilobe to Diego is not good..although they seem to be repaving it. If you want to go there take a plane even if it's expensive. It's not close to Nosy Be..but both are in the Northern part of Madagascar.

[@haak737]

How is the malaria falciparum situation?

[@jungbolosse3034]

It s mostly in the east coast during rainy season

[@globoliver9697]

Always take the pills beforehand, for security. But attention: The pills (Malarone) are very expensive in Madagascar.

[@haak737]

@@globoliver9697 I belive they can give serious side effects? is there a recommended cure these days? I took Halfan in the 90s when i got falciparum in Malawi, but they are not on the marked anymore

[@globoliver9697]

@@haak737 This medication doesn't have the reputation of side effects; I had none. The cure is the same substance, just taken after noticing symptoms. The info is from the top tropical medicine institute of Germany. I'm not a physician.

[@globoliver9697]

@@haak737 Be sure to have a vaccination against typhoid fever (3 consecutive pills to be taken before departure). A simple delicious salad whose ingredients were washed with tap water can make you ache - but it always depends on the very person. ;-)

[@sophiebefety9018]

My city .❤❤

[@pddembowski]

It's one of my favorite places, will be back there sometime this year.

[@Damien-h1j]

Dago forever ! Green Zone

[@Damien-h1j]

Rue Colbert is my street

[@Damien-h1j]

Grand hotel***

[@leonelshout1964]

Hi from jan Mayen

[@johndonovan7018]

ok ive watched way too many of your walking tours past 2 days and im sold. why is my government lying about how bad it is there... planning on 2025 trip. if i die ill make sure its your fault :)) been looking at that island for years i figure its time