#The Avenue of Baobab

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The Avenue of Baobab - Menabe region of western Madagascar

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Avenue of the Baobabs, National forest, Madagascar: The Avenue of the Baobabs, or Alley of the Baobabs, is a prominent group of Grandidier's baobabs lining the unpaved Road No.8 between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region of western Madagascar. Wikipedia

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Avenue of the Baobabs in Morondava, Madagascar

Photo by Kim Paffin

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“Night Under The Baobab Trees”

Baobab Avenue, Madagascar.

Photographer: Steffi Lieberman

Milky Way Photographer of the Year

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When you travel with us, you are participating in the sustainability of the local jobs as 100 percent of the price you pay are spent locally, and not abroad.

We are also very much concerned with the respect of nature, which is the coming generation's heritage.

We are stakeholders with the preservation of the nature along with our local partners ranging from big companies to our boatmen and villagers. A major part of our revenue goes straight down to the base.

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Alley of the Baobabs, a surreal avenue in Madagascar with trees that look like they're from another planet

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"The Avenue of the Baobabs is a group of baobab trees that line a dirt road in the Menabe region of western Madagascar. Baobab trees can live up to 800 years old and the ones that line this avenue are 30 metres in height."

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Avenue BaoBab, Morondava, Madagascar, 2019. Photo: Steve McCurry

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by Taishi.M on Flickr.Madagascar has famous avenue of baobab trees in the island’s south-west nature monument status to ensure its preservation for future generations.

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i would love if you'd shared everything that might be in aelin's list in a world away, all the dream places she wants to go or already went 🤧🥺

First of all - I am so sorry it’s taken me so long to answer this ask 😭

Second - this list is in no way complete. I could probably double it if I gave it some more time (and maybe I’ll edit this post and add some later) but I wanted to answer this ask.

Third - some things listed are cities, some are attractions, some are landmarks or monuments…it’s really a mix of everything. And some major landmarks that cover more than one country are only listed once.

A World Away

So, without further ado, please enjoy

Aelin’s Incomplete and Ever-Adapting World Travel List ✈️

Antarctica

Argentina

Iguazú Falls // Patagonia // Rainbow Mountains // Buenos Aires

Australia

Melbourne // Sydney // Gold Coast // Great Barrier Reef // Adelaide

Austria

Vienna // Salzburg // Hallstatt

the Bahamas

Belgium

Bruges // Brussels

Belize

the Great Blue Hole

Bhutan

the Himalayas

Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Stari Most Bridge // Mostar

Brazil

Rio de Janeiro // Christ the Redeemer // Amazon Rainforest // Lençóis Maranhenses National Park // Sao Paolo

Bulgaria

Cambodia

Angkor Wat

Canada

Niagra Falls // Vancouver // Banff // Toronto

Chile

Easter Island // Torres del Paine National Park // Marble Caves

China

Great Wall of China // Beijing // Shanghai // the Summer Palace // Potala Palace // Tianmen Mountain // Reed Flute Caves // Zhanye Danxia

Costa Rica

San Jose

Croatia

Dalmatian Coast // Diocletian's Palace // Krka waterfall park // Plitvice Lakes // Zagreb

Cuba

Havana

Czech Republic

Prague

Denmark

Copenhagan

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Quito // Galapagos Islands

Egypt

Cairo // The Great Pyramids & Sphinx // Nile River // Valley of the Kings // Luxor // Aswan

England

London // Thames River // Stonehenge

Estonia

Tallinn

Fiji

Finland

Helsinki

France

Mont-Saint-Michel // Louvre // Eiffel Tower // Alsace Lorraine // Paris // Notre Dame // Sacre Coeur // Versailles // Nice

French Polynesia

Bora Bora // Tahiti

Germany

Munich // Berlin // Black Forest // Oktoberfest // Neuschwanstein Castle

Greece

Santorini // Athens // Parthenon // Roman Agora // Acropolis // Mykonos // Oia // Fira // Corfu // Meteora

Greenland

Hong Kong

Tsim Sha Tsui

Hungary

Budapest // Capitol Hill // Bath Houses

Iceland

Reykjavik // Northern Lights // Egilsstaðir //Ring Road // Blue Lagoon // Vatnajökull National Park // Kirkjufell // Húsavík // Akureyri // Thingvellir National Park

Italy

Roman Colosseum // Amalfi Coast // Florence Duomo // Venice at Carnival // Piazzale Michelangelo // Cinque Terre // Pisa // Venice // Pompeii // Milan

India

Taj Mahal // Varanasi & Ganges River // Golden Temple // Agra // Mumbai // New Delhi

Indonesia

Bali // Komodo Island // Blue Flames at Ijen Volcano // Jarkarta

Iran

Hall of Diamonds

Ireland & Northern Ireland

Cliffs of Moher // Giants Causeway // Galway // Blarney Stone // Trinity College // O'Neills // Belfast // Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge // Cobh

Isreal

Dead Sea // Jerusalem

Jamaica

Japan

Tokyo // Mount Fuji // Wisteria Gardens // Osaka // Kyoto

Jordan

Petra // Amman

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Maasai Mara National Park // Lake Victoria

Kyrgyzstan

Luxembourg

Madagascar

Avenue of the Baobabs

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur // Batu Caves

the Maldives

Male

Malta

Valletta

Mexico

Cabo // Teotihuacán // Chichen Itza // Cabo // Yucatan Peninsula // Mexico City

Mongolia

Gobi Desert

Morocco

Casablanca // Hassan II Mosque // Marrakesh // Chefchaouen // Sahara Desert

Myanmar

Bagan's Temples

Namibia

Nepal

Mount Everest // Kathmandu

the Netherlands

Amsterdam // Van Gogh Museum // Tulip Festival

New Zealand

Auckland // Queenstown // Kawarau Suspension Bridge // Milford Sound // Tongariro National Park // Hobbitton // Dark Sky Sanctuary // Waitomo Caves

Nigeria

Lagos

Norway

Oslo

Panama

Panama City

Peru

Machu Picchu & Huayna Picchu // Lima // Aguas Calientes // Andes Mountains // Huacachina

Philippines

Palawan // Manila

Poland

Krakow

Portugal

Lisbon

Romania

Russia

Moscow // St Petersburg

Rwanda

Volcanoes National Park

Saint Lucia

Samoa

Saudi Arabia

Al-Masjid an-Nabawi

Scotland

Edinburgh // Loch Ness // Inverness // Glasgow // Scottish Highlands

Singapore

Marian Bay Sands

Slovenia

Lake Bled

South Africa

Capetown // Johanessburg // Isle of Elephants

South Korea

Seoul // Jeju Island

Spain

Barcelona // Madrid // Sagrada Familia // Mosque of Cordoba

Sweden

Stockholm // Sweddish Lapland

Switzerland

the Alps // Bern // St Moritz

Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro // Serengeti

Thailand

Bangkok // the Grand Palace // Phuket

republic of Türkiye 

Cappadocia // Istanbul // Hagia Sophia // Pamukkale

Turkmenistan

Darvaza gas crater

Turks & Caicos

United Arab Emirates

Dubai // Burj Khalifa

United States

Grand Canyon // San Fransisco // Honolulu // Kauai // New Orleans // New York City // Seattle // Portland // Los Angeles // Antelope Canyon // MOMA // Las Vegas

Vanuatu

the Vatican

St. Peter's Basilica // The Vatican Museum // Sistine Chapel

Vietnam

Ha Long Bay // Hoi An // Hanoi

Zambia

Victoria Falls

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The Avenue of the Baobabs is a magnificent stretch of dirt road located in western Madagascar. It's a world-renowned destination, attracting visitors from all over the globe to witness the awe-inspiring sight of dozens of enormous Baobab trees lining the road.

One of the most famous Baobabs on the avenue is nicknamed "The Lovers" - two giant trees that are entwined around each other, standing tall and proud as a symbol of unity and strength. The unique appearance of these intertwined trees has captured the imagination of people from all walks of life, and they are now an iconic representation of the Avenue of the Baobabs.

Baobabs are known for their remarkable size and distinctive appearance, with thick trunks and spindly branches that often look like roots. They are an integral part of the landscape in many parts of Madagascar, and have become an important cultural symbol for the Malagasy people.

In addition to their beauty and cultural significance, Baobab trees also have significant ecological importance, serving as a source of food and shelter for various animals and playing a vital role in the ecosystem. They are also important economically, with various parts of the tree being used in traditional medicine and as a source of food, oil, and other products.

In summary, "The Lovers" are just one of the many awe-inspiring Baobab trees that adorn the Avenue of the Baobabs, showcasing the beauty and significance of these magnificent trees to the people and animals of Madagascar.

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The city is famous amongst other things for the spectacular Avenue of Baobabs nearby at 20.251000°S 44.418403°E. These giant baobab trees are an 800-year-old legacy of the dense tropical forests that once throve here. Over the years, as the country's population grew, the forests were steadily cut down, leaving only the baobab trees, which the locals preserved for religious reasons. Today, deforestation still continues as large areas of this region, including some of few remaining baobabs, are cleared to make way for sugar cane plantations.

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I could really do without the palliated captions. Facts. Please post more facts.

Merit Winner: Near the city of Morondava, on the West coast of Madagascar lies an ancient forest of Baobab trees. Unique to Madagascar, the endemic species is sacred to the Malagasy people, and rightly so. Walking amongst these giants is like nothing else on this planet. Some of the trees here are over a thousand years old. It is a spiritual place, almost magical.

Photo and caption by Ken Thorne/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)

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 Discover Madagascar with a Trusted Tour Operator

Madagascar, the fourth-largest island in the world, is a dream destination for nature lovers, adventure seekers, and culture enthusiasts. With its unique biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, exploring Madagascar requires a well-planned itinerary. Choosing a reliable tour operator in Madagascar ensures a seamless and unforgettable journey through this enchanting island.

Why Visit Madagascar?

1. Unparalleled Biodiversity

Madagascar is home to over 90% of wildlife species found nowhere else on Earth, including the famous lemurs, chameleons, and the majestic baobab trees. Visiting national parks like Andasibe-Mantadia, Ranomafana, and Isalo offers the opportunity to witness these remarkable creatures up close.

2. Breathtaking Landscapes

From the Avenue of the Baobabs to the Tsingy de Bemaraha, Madagascar boasts some of the world's most fascinating landscapes. Whether you're hiking in Andringitra National Park, relaxing on the pristine beaches of Nosy Be, or exploring the highlands, there's something for every traveler.

3. Rich Culture and Heritage

Madagascar’s culture is a blend of African, Asian, and European influences. Visitors can experience traditional Malagasy music, dance, and cuisine while interacting with local communities. Destinations like Antananarivo, Antsirabe, and Fort Dauphin offer deep cultural experiences.

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Navigating Madagascar’s roads and domestic flights can be challenging. A reliable tour operator arranges comfortable transportation, accommodations, park permits, and guided excursions, making your trip stress-free.

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Many tour operators prioritize eco-friendly tourism by supporting conservation projects and working closely with local communities to promote sustainable travel.

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🦎 Wildlife Safari – Spot lemurs, chameleons, and exotic birds in Madagascar’s renowned national parks.

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🏕 Adventure Trekking – Hike through the rocky landscapes of Tsingy de Bemaraha or Andringitra National Park.

🏛 Cultural Discovery – Visit ancient royal palaces, traditional Malagasy villages, and vibrant local markets.

🚤 Baobab and Tsingy Exploration – Witness the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs and the unique limestone formations of Tsingy.

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