Lonely Planet Madagascar
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- A bit outdated
- Stick with the Bradt guide
- Madagascar & Comoros Lonely Planet Guide
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Lonely Planet Madagascar & Comoros (Lonely Planet Madagascar)
Gemma Pitcher , and Patricia C. Wright
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ASIN: 1741041007 |
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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 <BR>• UNRAVEL THE PAST using our in-depth coverage of the islands' colorful and eventful history <BR>• GO GREEN - expert discussion of Madagascar's diverse environments and unique flora <BR>• DISCOVER THE OUTDOORS whether you prefer leisurely walks, boat trips, forest treks or soaking in the sun <BR>• MAKE YOUR OWN WAY with our detailed maps and comprehensive transport information
Customer Reviews:
A bit outdated.......2007-01-08
We used this guide, along with 2 other guides of Madagascar and we found this guide to be the least valuable of the 3 (a bit outdated, not into depth)
Stick with the Bradt guide.......2006-11-14
I don't regret buying this because there aren't too many guides to Madagascar. But there is simply no personality to this book. If you are looking for some names/addresses, this would suffice. Otherwise, the Bradt guide blows this Lonely Planet guide away.
Madagascar & Comoros Lonely Planet Guide.......2006-03-08
Great book - detailed and very informative.
Recommend for anyone going to Madagascar as backpacker or on guided tour
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Lonely Planet Madagascar & Comoros (Lonely Planet Madagascar)
Tom Parkinson
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ASIN: 1741046084 |
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- Great resource
- A great find for anyone interested in Madagascar
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Lonely Planet Madagascar & Comoros (3rd ed)
Paul Greenway , and Deanna Swaney
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ASIN: 0864424965 |
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47 Maps
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Great resource.......2007-05-11
I liked the information in the book. Would have enjoyed it more if it would have included more pictures in both black & white and color as well as more information about the wildlife and cuisine native to the country.
A great find for anyone interested in Madagascar.......2000-10-05
Not many guidebooks venture into both Madagascar AND the Comoros, and I was glad to find one that did - and was even happier to find a "Lonely Planet" guide. Always complete, easy to read, and helpful, this guide is no exception to their standards. Although I haven't travelled to Madagascar yet, this book seems to give quite an honest assesment of travel conditions (not always the best/unpredictible) which I really appreciated. For the 4th largest island, Madagascar doesn't have enough information about it out there - I was glad to find this book, and am secure that it is a reliable source.
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- Nice try, Not really
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Maverick in Madagascar (Lonely Planet Journeys)
Mark Eveleigh
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ASIN: 1864503297 |
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Intrigued by tales of the Vazimba people - a mysterious tribe of white pygmies according to some accounts; an invisible telepathic people according to others - Mark Eveleigh travels to the ancient 'Isle of the Moon'. He treks along Madagascar's north-west coast, accompanied first by his pack bull Jobi and then by an intrepid Malgasy guide, Eloi, who prudently dons a bullet-proof vest for the trip. Braving the dangers of the 'Zone Rouge', Mark is probably the first European in more than a century to cross this forbidden bandit country. Before he comes to the end of his quest, and hears the story of the last of the Vazimba at the feet of an old village headman, he explores the difference between myth and reality in a land that has spawned sacred crocodiles, schizophrenic tyrant queens, blood-guzzling spirit animals and people-eating plants. Mark Eveleigh exuberantly captures the spirit of Madagascar in this magical modern-day adventure.
Customer Reviews:
Nice try, Not really.......2005-01-03
To say that the author was the only European to travel the North-West coast of Madagascar in the last century is a complete marketing fib. I know of two Frenchman who rode the length and breadth of Madagascar, including the so-called "zone rouge" on horseback in 1995. I personally bought gems in the region in 1997. This book deserves its obsucurity in the dust bin of overblown travel writing. A lone white man facing the dangers of unexplored Madagascar... please, spare us.
Reviews.......2001-08-23
What Holiday: `The simple and uncluttered style of Mark Eveleigh's second book belies the adventure and achievement of his trek across the badlands of Madagascar. The book is written in a tremendously well-observed, yet understated way - a welcome antithesis to the bragging and sensationalist hyperbole of much travel-writing. Maverick in Madagascar manages to be both adventurous and meticulous. Engaging yet educational. In a world where travel writers are incessantly conspiring to plan spontaneous adventures and discover unspoilt places, Mark manages to achieve both in an effortless, modest and low-impact way that will serve as an example to his contemporaries whilst uniquely entertaining and inspiring his readers.'
Global Adventure: `Maverick in Madagascar' is a fascinating mix of adventure, history and humour that makes for excellent reading.'
Observer: Forget tranquil tales of discontented urbanites setting up home in Provence or Tuscany, Mark Eveleigh's latest offering is travel writing at its grittiest. Certainly not for the nervous traveller, Eveleigh's book explores this strange land of superstition and folklore. Not only tremendously absorbing, but packed with fascinating facts about this unexplored country - over three-quarters of its wildlife is unique to the island - Maverick in Madagascar is a very exciting read.'
Reviews.......2001-08-23
What Holiday: `The simple and uncluttered style of Mark Eveleigh's second book belies the adventure and achievement of his trek across the badlands of Madagascar. The book is written in a tremendously well-observed, yet understated way - a welcome antithesis to the bragging and sensationalist hyperbole of much travel-writing. Maverick in Madagascar manages to be both adventurous and meticulous. Engaging yet educational. In a world where travel writers are incessantly conspiring to plan spontaneous adventures and discover unspoilt places, Mark manages to achieve both in an effortless, modest and low-impact way that will serve as an example to his contemporaries whilst uniquely entertaining and inspiring his readers.'
Global Adventure: `Maverick in Madagascar' is a fascinating mix of adventure, history and humour that makes for excellent reading.'
Observer: Forget tranquil tales of discontented urbanites setting up home in Provence or Tuscany, Mark Eveleigh's latest offering is travel writing at its grittiest. Certainly not for the nervous traveller, Eveleigh's book explores this strange land of superstition and folklore. Not only tremendously absorbing, but packed with fascinating facts about this unexplored country - over three-quarters of its wildlife is unique to the island - Maverick in Madagascar is a very exciting read.'
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Lonely Planet Madagascar
May Fitzpatrick , and Paul Greenway
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ASIN: 1864502150 |
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Experience Malagasy magic with us. Spot lemurs in lush rainforest, dance the salegy with locals or explore remote highland villages. Though only a short sail from the mainland, Madagascar is a truly unique African destination. <ul>
color section on Madagascar's extraordinary and fragile wildlife </li>
36 thoroughly updated maps </li>
extensive cultural and historical background </li>
useful Malagasy and French language section </li>
valuable advice on environmentally friendly travel </li></ul>
Customer Reviews:
Poor Index.......2003-11-18
The material is comprehensive, however, the index does not list many items so it is difficult to find what one is looking for.
When there are 2 names for one place it would be nice to give the page number and the other name rather than just give the name & then one must go to the other place in the index to get the page numbe.
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Lonely Planet Madagascar and Comoro Edition (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit)
Deanna Swaney , and Robert Willox
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ASIN: 0864421966 |
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Madagascar & Comoros Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit
Robert Willox
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Lonely Planet Madagascar Let Comores
Paul Greenway
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ASIN: 2840700719 |
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Lonely Planet Madagascar et Comores guide de voyage (French Guides)
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