As a person who was born and raised in Madagscar, but is now abroad, I love watching these kinds of videos from people who have actually visited the country and who know what they are talking about. I love that despite not being native or being second generation they try to educate and raise awareness, and although there are things that seem obvious, like being polite or not taking photos just because people smile at them, they're people who believe that because they are in a poor country with little schooling, Malagasy and its culture can be treated as a frivolous tourist attraction.
@danielboomers Жыл бұрын
money rules there.. nothing else...
@FinesseMonay5 ай бұрын
I’m from the us but don’t wanna give my citizenship can I still move there ?? Long term
@MomentsInLife463 Жыл бұрын
When I studied Madagascar wildlife, I came across the carnivorous fossa; an animal that preys on everything from paultry to even beg lemurs. In Madagascar, eating fossa is a taboo or a fady, if you will. To add to your list of don'ts is: don't eat a fossa . Due to the belief that Fossa scavenges on the bodies of ancestors buried in shallow graves in the forest, in many parts of the island it is strictly prohibited to eat these animals. Nice videos la santina, and miss Madagascar.
@marienathalie97692 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing the video about MADAGASCAR I AM MALAGASY MYSELF AND I TOTALLY AGREE WITH ALL YOU SAID. IT IS BEAUTIFUL. COUNTRY WITH VERY INTERESTING CULTURE. I AM VERY PROUD TO BE MALAGASY ! MISAOTRA BETSAKA TOMPOKO. MANDRAPIOANA INDRAY .
@rdr4123 Жыл бұрын
Madagascar people are very lazy and dishonest.
@danielboomers Жыл бұрын
pedo island for old man... money rules..
@globoliver96976 ай бұрын
Don't shout please.
@char08fal3 жыл бұрын
I recently found out I have some Malagasy ancestry so my family and I want to take a trip after Covid. Glad I found this video!
@lasantinah60203 жыл бұрын
Woow amazing!! I hope you and your family will be able to go there ASAP 🙂 I ll make more Informative video about Madagascar soon 🙂
@alicemayhew823 жыл бұрын
You should take your camera and take lots of pictures there. I am a photographer, so I say that!
@drericambanks44322 жыл бұрын
It’s on my list of thing to do. I also have Malagasy ancestry
@tempe1572 жыл бұрын
Someone please tell me, is that corect in Madagascar many ancestry from Jawa Indonesia and some their language almost the same? Thanks
@brasilsoccer02 жыл бұрын
@@tempe157 yes they were the first “known” settlers from Borneo island. Then some of the African tribes from Mozambique came. The Asian inhabitants are concentrated in the capital. Also there is a good size Indian minority
@TheTravellingCritic-ke8kh9 ай бұрын
Brilliant video! I am glad you mentioned the pointing at tombs because that's what only a few people know about. Looking forward to seeing more of this.
@gbmadventures2 жыл бұрын
I have adopted Madagascar, everything you have pointed out is very relevant, its very important to show respect for this deep culture, if you are here now as a tourist you are very privileged, enjoy...
@williammwangi4439 Жыл бұрын
How's the internet there
@globoliver96976 ай бұрын
@@williammwangi4439 It can be quite good in the cities, always mobile internet, it is sensible to ask locals which of the three providers has got the best performance in city x. Prices are relatively high though.
@JohnZingerellaFLORIDAPETS10 ай бұрын
This sort of video is good and helpful. Thank you for letting us know and giving examples, explaining what we should do/shouldn't do, and telling what we should say if we make a mistake! Needed 👍
@EarlEarl-wj9wg4 күн бұрын
WoW, what a journey through time a trip here would entail. It's the simple people that make a place worth visiting. Thanks for your insights.
@leslylopez53252 жыл бұрын
Madagascar is my dream trip 🥰
@WhitePeopleAreAlbinos4 ай бұрын
JESUS not real leave him in ur Home country 😊
@echenwaozor2 ай бұрын
Hello
@cesarpaj10 ай бұрын
I have always dream to travel a place where is a little different. Like places in Africa. Every time I travel to France, Italy, Greece, Thailand, Laos.... Always want to go where no turist go. And this makes me wonder if I could....
@LivLovePray-f5o3 ай бұрын
Very informative vid. I have a pen pal who lives in Fort Dauphin. She does talk of the amount of poverty in her region including her family's status. I will eventually send a care package directly from a vendor but she knows and understands I cannot send anything right now. I feel she is a good person doing her best. This was a great video. Thank you for the knowledge. I don't think I'll ever be able to journey to Madagascar but I'll leave it up to God the Father.
@akarmoussaittizi30122 жыл бұрын
A fady that I noticed was on a little island near Nosy Be is that dogs are not allowed.
@alexispetersburg12 жыл бұрын
I am from Tamatave. I have the National ID but everyone says I am American because I do not speak malagasy. I can understand some because it was a language used at home. I can't wait to go back.
@rdr4123 Жыл бұрын
Useless lazy country
@Angiemi Жыл бұрын
Hey I live in Tamatave 👋🏽
@nanayounkee238011 ай бұрын
Visiting Toamasina February 😊👍
@robim.76243 жыл бұрын
LA SANTINAH YOU ARE VERY POZITIVE PERSON REALY THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO KISS FROM SLOVENIA-EUROPA
@galmerselim58912 жыл бұрын
I come before in Madagascar 2009 I forget my memory it's so nice place a lot of friends Malagasy like Vinso and mahifa a like this country..
@kamitetep58202 жыл бұрын
Beautifull Country And Beatifull People , Salam from indonesia.
@manie32323 жыл бұрын
I just took a quiz about where to live and for me it said Madagascar. That's why I'm watching. Yours was the first video.
@lasantinah60203 жыл бұрын
Oh wow what a coincidence!! Madagascar is great but you gotta visit before moving there 🙂
@highwiredaysgigdriver94173 жыл бұрын
I want to know about your quiz???😉✌️
@thurein30977 ай бұрын
I love the way you speak and your voice. I want you to be my Tour guide if I ever had a chance to go to Madagascar.
@horabary3 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I just want to point out though that you certainly can come here with or without a tour guide! It is good to have a tour guide, but it's optional! Come visit us!!...when the country is opened for tourists, hopefully soon!
@lasantinah60203 жыл бұрын
Yes it is true! What I am saying is that its better to have someone to guide you because of certain « FADY » but I m sure tour guide are easy to find or just locals are very good options to help tourist out 🙂 I cannot wait to visit again
@TheBigSXC3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, I’d like to visit one day and needed to hear this. Btw, you’re beautiful 😍 Thanks for sharing.
@UGKZ237 ай бұрын
I always wanted to go to Madagascar for a safari. The wildlife is amazing! Informative video!
@chasaresudano36892 жыл бұрын
My Grandmother, mother is from there!! So exciting
@Mxoxo7504 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, planning a trip here for 2022 😊
@emilywhittaker3072 Жыл бұрын
Did you end up going!! 😌
@glennaldosf Жыл бұрын
I have a question about Madagascar. I'm going in late April to Comoros and Madagascar. I have about a week in Madagascar only. That really just gives me a chance for a few days in Antananarivo then somewhere else. I'm trying to decide between a couple of days in Nosy Be or a trip east to Andasibe Park. Which do you suggest Nosy Be or Andasibe? At first I was leaning towards Andasibe to see lemurs but it seems like you can see those near Antananrivo and in Nosy Be too. Which would you suggest?
@pauljones35573 жыл бұрын
There are BFV-Societe Générale Atms in all city's and large towns in Madagascar. All S-G Atms take Mastercard, visa card, American express, Diners club. you do not need to only bring cash. The exchange rate via the atm is much better than a money exchange place which there are few.
@alexbryant81818 ай бұрын
You Rock!!! Just like Egypt! Thank You !! Good sound advice!!
@fenoharison666 Жыл бұрын
Madagascar, amazing country ... Thks for this information video !
@metamuhamudnoah28562 жыл бұрын
I need to go to this side of our motherland i have never travel around in Africa but if time come this is going to be my fast destination home sweet. watching live from Uganda this really a wonderful video i enjoyed every part thank you so much for the Update. i just don't know why i feel like this where am born.
@charlesrakotondramisa5 ай бұрын
This video is really interesting not only for anyone who wants to visit Madagascar but also for tourism students. Thanks again
@plankalkulcompiler94684 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Hoping to go and settle to Madagascar one day.
@lasantinah60204 жыл бұрын
Thats all I wish you
@ericahchinie90233 жыл бұрын
Actually my country you can't do want you want And go alone.....some place are dangerous..............But beautiful💜 People are lovely Even if we are poor😍......Mankasitraka De mirary soa hoanao topoko❤
@Yamakuzi007 Жыл бұрын
Salaam salaam Very nice video and nice looking people 👍 I will definitely visit Madagascar
@globoliver96976 ай бұрын
"Bring your cash" is somewhat funny for you can't get Ariary in many countries. At least in Tamatave, there are lots of ATMs, and if you use those of BMOI bank, it'll be free of charge.
@PP-yv7cv Жыл бұрын
I just found this video and it really cool. I am half malgache and italian. I also don’t speak malgache unfortunately just a few words. But i am really proud to be malgache ❤
@scot506 Жыл бұрын
Where are u now
@indravulcano74762 жыл бұрын
How much Traveling go To Madagaskar from Jakarta Indonesia ...?
@santhapadmalal92776 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information Iam from SRI LANKA.
@PowidzMalwa3 жыл бұрын
Im hoping to go in October but Madagascar is still closed for tourists at this time due to Covid.
@abdulhajiahmed87352 жыл бұрын
Wonderful thanks la santinah, greetings from Wellington New Zealand
@utaofficial2966 Жыл бұрын
🇮🇩: Madagaskar = Tanjung Harapan ( island of hope) what we know is that Madagascar is an island of hope where that place will be able to glorify Life so that Prayers will come true according to the hopes of our ancestors.
@plouplou113611 ай бұрын
It's true cause madagascar was Eden garden field in the bible where Adam and Eve came. So might be you are right because of that malagasy people they are very religious.
@jorgeluizbatista17505 күн бұрын
Sonho conhece madagascar, antananarivo, Eu sou do. BRASIL BRASIL.!
@bobbyjames430016 күн бұрын
Bring cash ? Not many ATM’s available and watch your luggage 🧳 ? Need tour guides ? Don’t walk alone ? I would love to go for a month but as a white Canadian man , you have me thinking about many things now. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights.
@randrianarivaohanintsoa7 ай бұрын
We are famous for our wonderful cultures and biodiversity. I'm a tour guide located in the Northwestern part of Madagascar ( boeny region) that very rich in cultures and wonderful attractions, all I can say is that Madagascar is wonderful island and Malagasy are friendly people, thank you 🙏
@clarissrinivas6 ай бұрын
Am from India Which month is better to visit Madagascar ? How many days to want full explore whole madagaskar?
@TheThreshershark2 ай бұрын
These advices are very helpful, but most of them are not only valid for Madagaskar but from my point if view for 95% of the places you want to go for travelling in this world of nowadays.
@anupkumar92452 жыл бұрын
So informative. You are amazing. Keep it up👍
@kingkanoworldmedia43892 жыл бұрын
I love your skin color, eyes, and lips, you are blessed. Salamat
@schmominmixchannel86298 ай бұрын
Thank you very much sister about your good information so I m from India🇳🇪
@Kencan2542 жыл бұрын
Please do a video on Malagady customs. Is it common for Malagasy girls to marry western foreign convenient to escape the poverty in Madagascar?
@theveganbossa3 жыл бұрын
Very nice 👌 I am very curious to visit this wonderful country 😀
@lasantinah60203 жыл бұрын
It a beautiful country with a lot beautiful landscapes
@richifdc893 ай бұрын
The highest denomination cash note is 20 Ariary which is about 5 euros making carrying cash difficult as you need to have a lot of notes.
@mabsonleo2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to provide useful information I wish to visit it I am planning business over there
@isaacgbemudu10816 ай бұрын
You have many Baobab trees. What do make with these huge tree?
@amineabidaly72044 жыл бұрын
Excellent Gratitude Merci ...
@lasantinah60203 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏽
@voyageurissac64482 жыл бұрын
good video, i worked four years at namakia majunga boeny in a sucre factory, love mada so much, miss my collegues and lamalangs there. lol
@d3mist0clesgee1224 күн бұрын
Nice, one of these days for sure,
@failaklaas312 жыл бұрын
I want to visit madagascar 🇲🇬 next year
@Essays4College Жыл бұрын
As an American it's interesting to "meet' someone from Madagascar. Never been to that part of the world. Are people there originally from Africa or India?
@plouplou113611 ай бұрын
People in madagascar are mixed indonesian and African. So basically they are blasian.
@alainbischoff6409 Жыл бұрын
Bonjour Vidéo très intéressante,félicitation for your impeccable anglais, Salutation à ton papa Patrick
@PaulDanciu Жыл бұрын
I will want to see Madagascar
@javiermarcialcespedesberne85752 жыл бұрын
Hola, como van?, Los mejores y más cordiales Saludos desde puente piedra, lima, Perú, ojalá que puedan venir en algún momento a mi país y que disfruten de la solidaridad, amabilidad, y fraternidad para con la gente que no gusta de la guerra y sus consecuencias, aqui podras difrutar mucho de todo por aquí, con la familia y los amigos, felicidades por sus vídeos y que ustedes y los suyos esten bien, sean bienvenidos siempre...
@syedmohammednizamuddin41972 жыл бұрын
NICE THIS VIDEO. I ENJOY IT.
@pancook10083 жыл бұрын
I went to morondava and I go to a sakalava village around the beach ⛱️🏖️ they play for me traditional music 🎵🎶 I felt honoured. I agree with all the things said in this video.
@lasantinah60203 жыл бұрын
Thats amazing 🤩 thank you for your comment I really want to go back asap
@beverlymendheim5691 Жыл бұрын
Is it NOW permmisable to swim in Lake Tritriva?? On Facebook, I have seen vazaha swim there! In 1990, it was Fady. BTW, I can sing in Malagasy. Misaotra besaka for your video!😄
@plouplou113611 ай бұрын
No one is allowed to swim in that lake unless for some who doesn't know the history.
@Marthyboy882 жыл бұрын
Santinah! KOMAN I LE????? C'est Elder Doud! Ca fait TROP long! Je n'avais aucune idée que t'avais une chaine youtube! C'est incroyable que je t'ai trouvé ici! Je voulais rechercher des mots en malgache, donc j'ai cherché et voila, c'est toi! Dit ta famille Mi aime a zot!!!!
@lasantinah60202 жыл бұрын
Hello!! Elder Doud!!! Oui j ai une chaîne mais bon je ne suis pas trop active! Tu veux apprendre quoi en Malgache 😁? C est trop coool Ouiii je leur dirait 😻🙏🏽
@Marthyboy882 жыл бұрын
Oui! Je suis en train d'essayer à écrire un livre de fantasie (pour la premiere fois...), et pendant que je pensais aux noms pour les personnages, je me suis dit que ca serait cool si j'utilisais des noms et des mots de La Réunion et Madagascar pour quelques uns! J'aime tellement ce coin de terre, et je veux rendre hommage. En disant ça, comment on dit "bon chance" comme un nom, et pas le phrase... est-ce qu'il y a un nom en malgache qui veux dire "Bon Chance" littéralment? Aussi... désolé pour mon francais! Il n'y a personne ici avec qui je puisse m'entraîner, donc je suis sûr que j'en ai oublié beaucoup...
@lewiskm3 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or y'all wanna know what other countries do☺️ like it😉
@itsusi32593 жыл бұрын
Hi I'M from The South of Africa I just wanted to Know How fully welcoming is the country to tourist and foreigners
@r0ckstar6663 жыл бұрын
I am from USA and I wanna know this also
@ginofonio1843 жыл бұрын
I live in France but I come from Madagascar and frankly you can't imagine it so nice to you they are always there to help you or other really nice people well I don't really know if I answered your question
@waltersobchak72753 жыл бұрын
I would like to go to see all the different animals. What location is best for that?
@TURENCHANNEL85 ай бұрын
I AM FROM INDONESIA,,I LOVE MADAGASCAR
@madanialshammari75942 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video by you miss, thank you.
@tessah17302 жыл бұрын
great video and finally somone who doesnt murder the language - - its great video - I grew up there
@MegaRanjee3 жыл бұрын
Tsy misy lakozia tompoko ooo 😂 I would like to add that we stare at people in a good way ... not in a weird way like the country you stated 😊 I totally get what you mean because I have experienced the same thing hahaha
@MonkzZ_FN3 жыл бұрын
Haha famanin tsy misi lakozia
@demeramyklos42902 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all this information!
@Sanskariindian242 жыл бұрын
Really appreciated 🙏 ❤ 💓 very very helpful..every single points 👉..thanks..
@betoalbuquerque53373 жыл бұрын
Olá bom dia do Brasil .
@randriamanantsarajennifera84333 жыл бұрын
I love this 😍 thank you
@APerson4889-g5f3 жыл бұрын
1. A place of freedom 2. Don't do anything without permission!
@dinodare16052 жыл бұрын
This made me laugh!
@olajong2315 Жыл бұрын
The same with any country, even Germany.
@marilizelegajuana8887 Жыл бұрын
You can live freely in a jungle like Tarzan
@SuperCaptbob3 ай бұрын
Hello I am Bob and I am traveling in my old Land Cruiser withe my Laotian wive in Africa ,and would like to cross by boat and stay for few month Anay idea how to cross by boat and how work the Madagascar’s touriste visa thanks Bob in Laos
@pavloklyuchnyk20863 жыл бұрын
Hello there! Thank you for this interesting video! I do have a question though. What is the general attitude to foreigners on Madagascar?
@lasantinah60203 жыл бұрын
Hi they are very welcoming to foreigners I haven’t heard anything wrong about foreigners in Madagascar 🙂
@pavloklyuchnyk20863 жыл бұрын
@@lasantinah6020 thanks for the reply ☺ I know it's a beautiful place and I'm just a bit worried about safe travels. I'm a Ukrainian, so you could say I'm quite tough, but is it safe there? Appreciate your help!
@uday20953 жыл бұрын
Hello
@ainahrzk78503 жыл бұрын
@@pavloklyuchnyk2086 sadly foreigners are god there, even the gov worship them 😑
@pavloklyuchnyk20863 жыл бұрын
@@ainahrzk7850 I see. Well, I guess, if these foreigners are well-meaning (e.g.) teachers or tourists who have familiarized themselves with local customs and traditions then there should be no harm.
@RemiseRemise5 ай бұрын
Many tks. for Infos., are there reasonable appartments or safe guest rooms to find ? & how much nearly pls. With english is ok there ? But can go for walks alone..? Like to know, tks.
@bibiche677 Жыл бұрын
5:39 there are many ATMs and places that accept card payments in Tana!
@keithdouglas9848 Жыл бұрын
Your beautiful.thanks for the amazing video .new subscriber
@ASIFALI-yt1ut2 жыл бұрын
Thanks dear it was nice video please give me information about starting a new business
@tahinachantal82752 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏❤❤ohhh really i miss my country when i see this wonderful video
@crd2882 жыл бұрын
Please tell us about the animals and birds available in Madagascar...Yesterday our former Ambassador to Madagascar passed away....
@kissi123able3 жыл бұрын
Ah mahafinaritra be! I miss Mada!
@Zqviri9 ай бұрын
Language sounds Bantu (Shona, Makhuwa, Swahili) & Bahasa languages in Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia.
@Ralalarisoa2 жыл бұрын
Great, very informative, I enjoyed that.
@mrfreepro28732 жыл бұрын
Awesome content. Thanks for sharing
@nanamitakuminonaka2075 Жыл бұрын
Hi, how safe really is Madagascar for tourist?
@Geosbudy7 ай бұрын
Just one thing, is king Julien and the penguins there?
@rudolphhaas5169 Жыл бұрын
I love Madagascar., i stayed there 4 years.
@clarissrinivas6 ай бұрын
How much took expencees tovexplore whole madagaskar..? Am from india
@vidhisoondhur99902 жыл бұрын
Which animal agency is the best in Madagascar??
@toddviv2 жыл бұрын
it looks like a great place to me,wow!!
@Tracydot32 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I really want to visit Madagascar to see the beautiful animals and natural landscapes. I would never go to a remote place without a guide for safety reasons, is that why you say you always need a guide in Madagascar, or is it just a cultural thing that outsiders always need a guide?
@lasantinah60202 жыл бұрын
Its just because there are so many sacred places with different « rules » so if you dont have a guide or if you dont do your research about it then it can be tricky ! But you DONT HAVE TO have a guide its only something I would suggest for new comers 🙂
@S00mbre3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! However, can anyone tell in more detail, why wouldn't it be possible to travel alone, without a guide, if one wants to? I don't know about Madagascar, but I've done a lot travelling with no guides, and was never lost or anything.
@lasantinah60203 жыл бұрын
Well you can travel alone , i was just giving some advices because there are a lot of sacred places and if you dont know about them you might end up doing the wrong things but if you get enough informations before you can visit by yourself 🙂
@philipperajaonarivelo25293 жыл бұрын
You can
@billboss25872 жыл бұрын
I sold up in the uk and took a flight in 2013 i have now lived there for 8 years. I bought a quod bike and set of around the island on my own never had a serious problem people are very friendly you don't need to speak French or local language however it can obviously Help and you don't need a guide however you can pay a local friend that you meet on your travels $3 a day plus food and accommodation to travel the island with you this can save you more than the $3 a day in savings as you can be overcharged on transport especially taxis rickshaws & buses along with food and hotels until you get the gist of the country. You can get a 2-month visa extendable for a 1-month at the local police station then if you like you can fly to reunion or Mauritius for the weekend for $400 I get another three months in Madagascar on your return.
@zadkya2 жыл бұрын
@@billboss2587 do you still live in Madagascar
@ronaldluster99272 жыл бұрын
Don't go alone anywhere over seas without a tour guide. I've been to Madagascar, my wife is a Madagascar born lady and there are parts of that Island that you don't need to be by yourself.
@fredroller069 ай бұрын
très intéressante cette vidéos effectivement le respect est dans l'éducation et malheureusement pour certains touristes il faut bien les rappeler à l'ordre ;-)
@leegreen33912 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. Thinking about heading there soon :)
@manavbhundoo78582 жыл бұрын
I have one question hotel food drinks are they cheap in Madagascar or very expensive
@rasoanirinaolgamodestine2084 Жыл бұрын
Très chères
@schoolboy13252 жыл бұрын
Gosh! That place sounds like North Korea with having a guide with you. I had always wanted to visit that place. After watching this video , I have to keep in mind that there is a lot to consider when going there.
@alexispetersburg12 жыл бұрын
It is not like North Korea. It is wise to have a guide when in an unfamiliar country. People told me not to go out alone but I did. It can be dangerous. Police can arrest you at night if you cannot produce ID or bribe them. I love Madagascar, my people, all of it
@schoolboy13252 жыл бұрын
@@alexispetersburg1 So, the locals and the foreigners have to bribe the crooked cops?