Madagascar's Moonshiners

December 11, 2017 in Full Story

Madagascar's Moonshiners

In secret valleys at the eastern limits of Madagascar's high plateau, toaka gasy (illegal super-strength rum) has been distilled for centuries.

Madagascar's Wild West

November 25, 2017 in Photo Essay

Madagascar's Wild West

In the vast roadless expanses of Madagascar's South and Western plains, the cattle rustlers reign.

Nomads No More

November 24, 2017 in Photo Essay

Nomads No More

For generations these nomadic fishermen have followed seasonal shoals of fish along the coasts of Madagascar. Now though, the 21st Century is dawning on the Vezo's ancient way of life.

Far from Hope

November 23, 2017 in Photo Essay

Far from Hope

UK run NGO HoverAid use hovercraft on the wide shallow rivers of Madagascar's western plains to serve the needs of isolated communities that live beyond the frontiers of government care and the reach of other aid organisations.

Curse of the Black Pearl pt. 1

November 22, 2017 in Photo Essay

Curse of the Black Pearl pt. 1

'The Black Pearl' (veteran Defender) reconquers Madagascar's forgotten roads.

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Madagascar's Moonshiners

Madagascar's Moonshiners

In secret valleys at the eastern limits of Madagascar's high plateau, toaka gasy (illegal super-strength rum) has been distilled for centuries.

Read more →

Madagascar's Wild West

Madagascar's Wild West

In the vast roadless expanses of Madagascar's South and Western plains, the cattle rustlers reign.

Read more →

For generations these nomadic fishermen have followed seasonal shoals of fish along the coasts of Madagascar. Now though, the 21st Century is dawning on the Vezo's ancient way of life.

Read more →

UK run NGO HoverAid use hovercraft on the wide shallow rivers of Madagascar's western plains to serve the needs of isolated communities that live beyond the frontiers of government care and the reach of other aid organisations.

Read more →

Curse of the Black Pearl pt. 1

Curse of the Black Pearl pt. 1

'The Black Pearl' (veteran Defender) reconquers Madagascar's forgotten roads.

Read more →

Riding with the Rastas

Riding with the Rastas

Despite the weed, there is nothing chilled about the legendary desert bus Besalama Rasta.

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Curse of the Black Pearl pt. 2

Curse of the Black Pearl pt. 2

'The Black Pearl' (veteran Defender) reconquers Madagascar's forgotten roads.

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Blight of the Baobab

Blight of the Baobab

There is more to Madagascar's iconic sunset than appears in tourist's photos.

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Faces of Cyclone Enawo

Faces of Cyclone Enawo

The cyclone that barely left a mark on the international news, left a trail of devastation across Madagascar. In the faces of those affected are stories of courage and survival.

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Young men pit themselves against beasts in the Savika arena.

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Burying the Bara

Burying the Bara

Guns, rum and family. The journey to the afterlife according to the Bara.

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Oasis bar in Morondava is being targeted by local gendarme looking to make money on the side.

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Portraits pt. 1

Portraits pt. 1

Glimpses of Madagascar's people.

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Partying with the Bara

Partying with the Bara

Officially a healing ceremony, the Bilo is a day of abundance to interrupt a threadbare existence.

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Bootleggers of Madagascar

Bootleggers of Madagascar

In secret valleys at the eastern limits of Madagascar's high plateau, toaka gasy (illegal super-strength rum) has been distilled for centuries.

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