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Madagascar is the country of unpronounceable names - here's a guide to why and how it became that way.

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Madagascar

This Is the Story Behind Madagascar's Incredibly Long Names

Discover how Madagascar, formerly called Saint Laurent island, got its unique name.

How Madagascar Got Its Beautiful Name

Discover how the African island country of Madagascar might save bananas from extinction. 

How Madagascar Could Save Bananas From Extinction

Discover how the African island country of Madagascar might save it. 

Here's Why the World's Most Popular Fruit is Going Extinct

From marine conservation to education, check out our pick of the best volunteering opportunities in Madagascar.

The Best Places to Volunteer in Madagascar

Not everything in Madagascar is lemurs and rainforests. Read our guide to discover the best things to do in the city of Antsirabe.

The Best Things to Do in Antsirabe, Madagascar

Antananarivo has a history as colourful as its market stalls. If you're planning a trip to Madagascar and want to know where to shop, take a look at our top picks.

The Best Markets in Antananarivo, Madagascar

If you're in Antananarivo and want to know where to head for a drink or two, check out our round-up of the best bars in town.

The 8 Best Bars in Antananarivo, Madagascar

Our guide of the best Malagasy national parks to see wild lemurs, steaming rainforests, desolate highlands and the otherworldly tsingy.

The Most Incredible National Parks to See Madagascar’s Lemurs

Madagascar has the rarest banana species in the world, the Ensete perrieri, but also has some 50 varieties for local consumption and trade. Here's everything you need to know about how the banana crisis is affecting the country.

How Is Madagascar Affected by the Banana Crisis?

Forget about lobsters, shrimp and other seafood - Madagascar's marbled crayfish the only shellfish to enjoy for your next meal out.

Madagascar's Mutant Crayfish Are Taking Over the World

Learn more about how Madagascar's ships can be linked back to a single French family thanks to King Radama II's royal request in the 19th century.

How Madagascar's Ships Link Back to a Single French Family

Discover the wonderful story of Mialitiana Clerc, the young and unique athlete representing Madagascar at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Meet Madagascar's First Female Winter Olympics Athlete

Find out why a recent sighting of 85 juvenile whale sharks in Nosy-Be, Madagascar is giving conservationists hope. 

Why Nosy-Be, Madagascar Is Now The Best Place For Whale Shark Spotting

Read about how it has come to be that vanilla from Madagascar is now officially more expensive than silver.

Why Madagascar’s Vanilla Is Now More Expensive Than Silver

This Flower Is Now More Expensive Than Silver In This Country

Discover 'moraingy', the old traditional Malagasy art of wrestling, born of self-defense.

Moraingy: Madagascar's Unforgiving Martial Art

Get a new perspective on Stockholm with these unique tours, carefully handpicked by Culture Trip.

Discover a Different Way To Explore Stockholm

Get a new and more sustainable perspective on Stockholm with these unique city tours.

Stockholm’s Best Sustainable Experiences

From a flea market in a 17th-century marketplace to an early-morning car boot sale, Stockholm offers plenty of second-hand treasures.

The Nine Best Flea Markets and Second-Hand Shops in Stockholm

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Discover a Different Way To Explore Stockholm

Get a new perspective on Stockholm with these unique tours, carefully handpicked by Culture Trip.

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Stockholm’s Best Sustainable Experiences

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The Nine Best Flea Markets and Second-Hand Shops in Stockholm