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Madagascar & Comoros
Idyllic beaches, rain forests and parched deserts, lemurs and chameleons, the woodcarvers of Zafimaniry villages, the relaxed tropical ambience of Anjouan, the bustling flower market of Antananarivo, pirogues cruising the Tsiribihina River - Madagascar and the Comoros boast attractions as diverse as they are appealing. This guide is your essential companion - the only one to cover both destinations. • GET UP CLOSE & PERSONAL with Madagascar's distinctive fauna using our full-color wildlife guide
• UNRAVEL THE PAST using our in-depth coverage of the islands' colorful and eventful history
• GO GREEN - expert discussion of Madagascar's diverse environments and unique flora
• DISCOVER THE OUTDOORS whether you prefer leisurely walks, boat trips, forest treks or soaking in the sun
• MAKE YOUR OWN WAY with our detailed maps and comprehensive transport information
• UNRAVEL THE PAST using our in-depth coverage of the islands' colorful and eventful history
• GO GREEN - expert discussion of Madagascar's diverse environments and unique flora
• DISCOVER THE OUTDOORS whether you prefer leisurely walks, boat trips, forest treks or soaking in the sun
• MAKE YOUR OWN WAY with our detailed maps and comprehensive transport information
296 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1993
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A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.
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June 4, 2026I’ve always wanted an excuse to get a guide book. With the amount of trips, even just this year, I figured Mada was the best place to get one for. It was a fun way to get to know more of the geography and specialities of each area. Now I just need more time for adventure trips and less for work.
October 21, 2007
I still want to go to Madagascar. I gave this book away. I had horrible food poisoning one night, and lay curled up in a cold fever, having exhausted my fluids and no one to call. One of my neighbors stopped by, in a bad state of mind herself, and went to get me soda water. She sat by me, moaning and groaning and tunnel-visioned, till I fell asleep. She talked about how she wanted to travel, and so the next day I was so f'ing grateful I left this Madagascar guide book at her door. I never saw her again! She moved away. Someone said that the book made her feel better. I'll get another one, but only when I have specific plans to go to Madagascar...
February 19, 2024
Enough information to get you oriented, excited, and sketch out a trip but not enough to plan the details.
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