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Marta Silva is a travel writer and certified island guide with over twelve years leading small-group tours across Cape Verde. Based in Praia, Cape Verde, her professional background combines on-the-ground guiding, itinerary planning, and hospitality consulting. Her expertise includes island itineraries, public transport logistics, sustainable travel tips, and local culture immersion. Marta authored the practical guidebook "Discovering Santiago" and contributes island guides for regional tourism publications; she has partnered with Cape Verde’s tourism board on community-based tourism initiatives and regular travel-workshops for visiting journalists.
Understanding Aluguers Cape Verde’s Local Transport System

Understanding Aluguers Cape Verde’s Local Transport System

February 16, 2026 by Marta Silva

Getting around Cape Verde can feel confusing at first, especially for visitors used to fixed …

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Introduction Why Trade Winds Matter in Cape Verde

Introduction: Why Trade Winds Matter in Cape Verde

February 16, 2026 by Marta Silva

Trade winds are not just a weather feature in Cape Verde — they are part …

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Life on Santo Antão What It’s Really Like Beyond the Hiking Trails

Life on Santo Antão: What It’s Really Like Beyond the Hiking Trails

February 16, 2026 by Marta Silva

Santo Antão is often described as Cape Verde’s most dramatic island. Photos usually focus on …

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Cape Verde’s Role in Early Atlantic Navigation

Cape Verde’s Role in Early Atlantic Navigation

February 16, 2026 by Marta Silva

Cape Verde’s location in the central Atlantic Ocean gave it a unique strategic importance during …

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How to Travel Respectfully in Cape Verdean Communities

Understand the Local Culture Before You Arrive

February 13, 2026 by Marta Silva

Traveling respectfully in Cape Verdean communities begins long before you step onto an island. Cape …

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Harmattan Season in Cape Verde Dust, Air Quality, and Travel Impact

Harmattan Season in Cape Verde Dust, Air Quality, and Travel Impact

February 13, 2026 by Marta Silva

Harmattan season in Cape Verde is one of the most discussed yet least understood climate …

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Where Is Brava Island and Why Is It So Different

Where Is Brava Island and Why Is It So Different?

February 13, 2026 by Marta Silva

Brava is the smallest inhabited island in Cape Verde, located in the southwestern part of …

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How Droughts Shaped Cape Verdean Society

How Droughts Shaped Cape Verdean Society

February 13, 2026 by Marta Silva

Cape Verde’s history cannot be understood without acknowledging the powerful role of drought. Situated in …

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Language Barriers in Cape Verde What Tourists Should Expect

Language Barriers in Cape Verde: What Tourists Should Expect

February 13, 2026 by Marta Silva

Cape Verde is welcoming, relaxed, and culturally rich — but like many destinations, language differences …

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Maio Island Travel Guide Quiet Beaches and Slow Island Life

Maio Island Travel Guide: Quiet Beaches and Slow Island Life

February 12, 2026 by Marta Silva

Maio Island is one of the least crowded islands in Cape Verde, making it ideal …

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