Saturday, 17 Dec 2011 | Views [437]

One of the top complaints made by tourists posting on a travel site about this archipelago off the western coast of Africa is its growing crime. Particular up ticks have occurred in the capital city Praia and Mindelo. Several travellers spoke of ... Read more >
Tags: africa, cape-verde, natural hazards, travel-crime, travel-safety
Thursday, 29 Sep 2011 | Photo Gallery
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Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010 | Views [120]

Road conditions and driving habits are considered to be fairly adequate in Cape Verde. One of the biggest problems you’ll encounter is more of an annoyance: cobblestone roads. This material is most common on the islands of Fogo, São Nicolau, ... Read more >
Tags: africa, cape-verde, travel-safety, travel-transport
Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010 | Views [141]

A few illnesses can crop up on the islands of Cape Verde. There have been outbreaks of Dengue fever since 2009 on all inhabited islands, but particularly the islands of Santiago, Fogo, Brava and Maio. The proliferation of the mosquito-borne illness ... Read more >
Tags: africa, cape-verde, travel-health, travel-safety