5 articles tagged with antsiranana
The northern tip of Madagascar holds a special place in my research journals. Antsiranana (Diego Suarez) sits where the Indian Ocean meets a massive natural harbor, creating a microclimate that's fascinated me since my first visit studying endemic skin conditions...
The northern reaches of Madagascar represent a fascinating confluence of African, Arab, and French colonial influences that manifest not just in the regional dialects but in the hands of local artisans. As a dermatologist who's spent years documenting traditional medicinal...
Standing at the edge of Ramena Beach with my daughter Sophia, watching local fishermen haul in their morning catch against the backdrop of Diego Suarez Bay's emerald waters, I realized we'd hit a travel home run. Antsiranana (or Diego Suarez...
At 64, I've discovered that some of life's most rewarding journeys begin when we venture beyond our comfort zones. After decades of directing travelers at Hawaiian Airlines and settling into my Scottish retirement, Madagascar called to me with its unique...
The moment our small aircraft banked toward Antsiranana's runway, I knew this corner of Madagascar would be unlike anywhere I'd explored before. Below me stretched a tapestry of emerald forests, limestone formations, and the impossibly blue waters of the Indian...