🌍 Don't Believe the Stereotypes - This is Black Africa?

Today, I’m exploring the world’s fourth-largest island – the magical, otherworldly Madagascar! Its capital, Antananarivo, feels like stepping into a colorful comic book town – vibrant, bustling, and full of life. Streets are packed with vendors selling tropical fruits, fresh seafood, and mouthwatering street food. 🛂 Visa & Travel Tips Visa on Arrival: 10 USD (15 days) | 37 USD (30 days) Super smooth – no questions asked, just pay and go! Flights: From Ethiopia (~1700 RMB, but I missed mine and paid double 😭) From China, fly via UAE/India for better deals. 🏡 Living Like a Local I skipped hotels and booked an Airbnb with Viva, a local host near La City Mall. Her place is a cozy bungalow with: ✔️ Traditional Malagasy dinners & breakfasts ✔️ A clean, shared kitchen (perfect for cooking!) ✔️ Right next to a huge market – fresh seafood, exotic fruits, and spices! 🦀 Must-Try Foods: Giant Blue Crabs (10 RMB/jin, packed with roe!) Cherry Guavas – red outside, white inside, super juicy! Street Juice Bars (6 RMB/cup, wild African fruits!) 🚗 Getting Around (The Chaos!) Traffic jams rival Beijing’s rush hour! Taxis are crazy expensive (60 RMB for 4km!) and often falling apart (think: "everything rattles except the horn" 😂). Better options: Tuk-tuks & Buses – cheaper & avoid traffic! Public transport covers most tourist spots. 📍 My Top Picks in Antananarivo Marché Communal Pochard (Local market madness!) Rova of Antananarivo (Royal Palace ruins) Andafiavaratra Palace (Colonial-era history) Analakely Market (Street food & crafts) Lisy Art Gallery (Malagasy contemporary art) #Travel #HiddenGems #Madagascar #AfricaTravel #FoodieAdventure