Hi, I’ve just arrived in Antananarivo and would like to ask a question to understand the value of the local currency. If someone accompanies me for 2–3 hours while I shop at a few stores in Tana, how many Ariary should I give them for their time? I’ll be paying for the taxi myself, of course. Thanks.
Hi, I have a 27" 4K monitor (LG27UL650)—it's a bit dated now—that I use for 4K video editing. I own an i1Display Pro probe that’s 7–8 years old; I’ve never used DisplayCAL before and I’m worried about messing things up. I’m not looking for perfect calibration; I’m just after settings that will easily give me a balanced look—meaning an image that is neither too warm nor too cool. I lack the technical expertise to do this myself, so if someone could kindly give me a general idea of how to go about it—perhaps by sharing a few photos—I’d really appreciate it. THANKS.
Hi, I’m going to Toliara alone for about 20 days or more. I’m well aware that it isn’t one of Madagascar’s safest or quietest cities, but I’d still like to explore it on foot. Of course, I’ll be cautious and won’t carry much cash, but what I’d really like to know from those who know Toliara well is: how late at night is it safe to walk along the long Boulevard Lyautey (the nightlife hub)? In short, if you’re on your own, what time is it best to leave that area?
Hello, I hope someone can give me some specific advice. I’ve been looking for an apartment—or even a studio—in the center of Toliara for a month now, but without success. There are very few available in the city center, and the ones that do exist are already taken. I’ll be traveling alone and am looking for a place starting October 25th for 20 days, though if I like it, I might stay for a full month. For me, the following are essential: air conditioning, a kitchen, hot water for the shower, and a security guard for added safety. I’ve contacted a few agencies during this time, but they haven't been able to find what I’m looking for. Perhaps it would be better to look for a private rental once I’m actually in Toliara? If anyone has stayed in an apartment like the one I’m looking for, would you kindly share the name of the place? Please, don't suggest staying in a hotel; I CAN'T do that. I’m leaving in a week.
Hello, I hope someone can give me some specific advice. I’ve been looking for an apartment—or even a studio in the center of Toliara for a month now, but without success. There are very few available in the city center, and the ones that do exist are already taken. I’ll be traveling alone and am looking for a place starting October 25th for 20 days, though if I like it, I might stay for a full month. For me, the following are essential: air conditioning, a kitchen, hot water for the shower, and a security guard for added safety. I’ve contacted a few agencies during this time, but they haven't been able to find what I’m looking for. Perhaps it would be better to look for a private rental once I’m actually in Toliara? If anyone has stayed in an apartment like the one I’m looking for, would you kindly share the name of the place? Please, don't suggest staying in a hotel; I CAN'T do that. I’m leaving in a week.
Hi, I'm really confused... some people tell me it's possible to top up Orange Money directly using Revolut, while others say the exact opposite—that it's not possible. Why is there such conflicting information? Do you have any experience transferring funds to Orange Money via Revolut? Thanks!
Hi, I’ll soon be arriving at Ivato International Airport on an international flight, and I’m curious to know whether customs routinely opens checked luggage, or if they generally limit themselves to opening carry-on bags. Thanks for any information.
Hi, since I’ll be staying in Antsirabe for several days, I’d like to rent a bicycle. Could you tell me how difficult it is to find one? Also, is there a risk of it getting stolen? Thanks.
Hi, I’m curious and I'd like to ask for some information, just to get a better understanding of the Merina ethnic group in Antsirabe. A friend of mine who traveled along Madagascar's west coast—from Anakao up to Morondava—told me that the women on the coast are very open and it’s incredibly easy to approach and get to know them, even if they are very young. They’re all willing to show you around the area and spend a few days together. I’d like to know how things differ in Antsirabe, which is inhabited primarily by the Merina people. Is it true that the women there are hard to approach? If anyone knows Antsirabe well, could you tell me a bit about this? Thank you.
Bonjour, je pars pour Tana dans deux semaines et j'arrive à l'aéroport international d'Ivato. Je souhaite changer des euros. Quelqu'un pourrait-il m'indiquer où aller exactement ? Je sais qu'il y a un bureau de change à l'intérieur de l'aéroport, des bureaux de change privés dans le hall des arrivées et un kiosque juste à la sortie du hall des arrivées. Pouvez-vous me dire où je peux obtenir le meilleur taux de change ? Je voudrais changer 200 euros. Merci !
Hi everyone, I hope someone who knows Tulear well can answer me. I’ve never been this anxious about renting an apartment. I won't go into the details, but I need a safe place. How safe do you think an apartment located here, near Bazar Be, would be? I’m attaching a photo. Thanks for your advice.
Hi, I have a new Revolut card and I've just activated it. But every time I open the Revolut page on my phone, I see that I've only completed 3/5 steps. So I always see CONFIGURATION COMPLETE. You still need to do "Add card to Google Wallet" and "Make 3 payments with card". This page bores me. But do I have to take those steps even if I don't use them? Thank you
Ciao, dopo aver usato il Wizard per comprare un volo per Tana-Tulear, ho finalmente notato che posso pagare solo con la carta Orange e MVola, ma non è possibile acquistare il biglietto con una carta di debito internazionale? Grazie per info.
Ciao, dato che dovrò necessariamente volare con voli Business o Privilege a causa dei bagagli, se riuscissi a risparmiare anche solo qualche decina di euro sarei contento. Secondo te, è meglio comprare un biglietto online (con Madagascar Airlines) o andare fisicamente all'Aeroporto di Tulear? Dove si risparmia di più? Grazie per qualche informazione.
Hi, I would like to rent an apartment for 20 days in Tulear, but some have told me that it is not convenient because there is a risk that when I am out of the apartment thieves could come in and rob me. But in Tulear it happens often. Can you give me some advice? Is it better to go to a hotel? Thanks
Hi, something strange is happening to me: I've been trying and trying for 3 days, but I can't. I have 2 Galaxy phones and in the old phone I have all the Whatsapp chats. I would like to transfer the chats to the new phone too. In other words I would like to have 2 phones with the same chats. But I always get a series of errors. Let me explain better. Three days ago I was trying to transfer Whatsapp chats from the old phone to the new one. 2-3 times just before transferring I received a code in the old phone to be able to put it in the new one. So so far so good. But at that moment I didn't know how to behave because I had never done it, and therefore I didn't understand where exactly I had to put that code and I threw away 3 codes that I had received from Whatsapp. Then when I understood where I had to enter that code, I tried to make the transfer a few more times, but I was no longer able to do so because the new phone no longer sent me the code. In short, I enter the number (the same as the old phone) and then the boxes appear to enter the code, but the code is not sent. Then I press "You have not received the code", and another screen opens where it says "Choose how to verify the code". Then I select "Receive a new SMS" and press Comtinua. But then I get a message saying that the number cannot be sent. So everything is disabled, I wait a few hours for the writing to be rehabilitated to receive the code and I try again. I always get the same problem, the number is not sent. I'm worried. What can I do? I attach some photos. Many thanks for helping me.
Hi, I would like to ask a question to those who often fly between Tana and Tulear: can you tell me if at Tana Airport on the outward journey and Tulear Airport on the return journey, do they weigh suitcases and hand luggage? Are they careful about weight? Since I know that 20K and 5Kg are allowed respectively, how much can you go without paying for the excess weight? Unfortunately my suitcase and bags are heavier. If I have a 30kg suitcase, a 9kg hand luggage and a backpack with photography equipment weighing around 2-3kg. what do you recommend me to do? Maybe it's better to pay for an extra suitcase or buy another type of ticket? Thanks for some info.
Ciao, qualcuno conosce bene Sarodrano vicino a Tulear? Vorrei fare alcune domande. Potreste pensare che le mie domande siano strane. ahahaha Volevo solo sapere quante capanne di pescatori Vezo ci sono sulla spiaggia di Sarodrano. Ce ne sono circa 10 o molte di più? Poi vorrei sapere se c'è un resort economico e semplice sulla spiaggia proprio accanto alle capanne dei pescatori Vezo. Grazie
Hi, does anyone know Sarodrano near Tulear well? I would like to ask some questions. You may think my questions are strange. ahahaha I just wanted to know how many Vezo fishermen's huts there are on Sarodrano beach. Are there about 10 or many more? Then I would like to know if there is a cheap and basic resort on the beach right next to the Vezo fishermen's huts. Thank you
Hi, I've never had Revolut, I wanted to activate it but I'm already changing my mind due to the misinformation about this card. I've tried various forums and it seems incredible that many use it but no one can give me a precise answer. On October 1st I will leave for an African country and stay there for 2 months. I informed myself and Revolut works. If I try to take Revolut I would like the "Premium" plan for 2 months; in other words, I would like to use it only when I am in Africa, and then after 2 months I would like to switch to "Standard" for the other 10 months. Is it possible to do this? How much does it cost to downgrade? How should I behave? Please don't make me read what Revolut writes in their plans and clauses, I would just like a kind response from a user who has had a similar experience. A million thanks for clarifying my thoughts.
