If you asked us six years ago if South Africa (or Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, Chagos or the Maldives) were part of our cruising plans w...

With our time in Madagascar quickly running down I wonder how I will remember this magical place. Every country we’ve ever visited (e...

Our first Thanksgiving with lemurs. A new tradition? From the beginning of our cruising life one of Maia’s biggest concerns was how w...

The rum costs about the same as the mixer (4500 Ariary rum = $1.75 US); (4000 Ariary fruit juice = $1.50). It's actually quite a drinkab...

I think every country I visit becomes my favourite—and Madagascar’s no exception. We arrived and checked in just over a week ago. An...

looking over the 14th century medina at dusk  From the perspective of dealing with officials, Comoros has been challenging. There a...