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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.
Why Cape Verde Rarely Has Extreme Weather Events

Why Cape Verde Rarely Has Extreme Weather Events

February 7, 2026 by Marta Silva

Cape Verde is often described as one of the most climate-stable destinations in the Atlantic. …

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Introduction to Cape Verde’s Smallest Inhabited Islands

Introduction to Cape Verde’s Smallest Inhabited Islands

February 7, 2026 by Marta Silva

Cape Verde is often associated with popular islands like Sal, Santiago, and Boa Vista, but …

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Language in Cape Verde Portuguese vs Creole Explained

Language in Cape Verde Portuguese vs Creole Explained

February 6, 2026 by Marta Silva

Cape Verde is often described as culturally African, historically European, and linguistically unique. One of …

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Santo Antão Hiking Guide Trails, Villages, and Safety Tips

Santo Antão Hiking Guide: Trails, Villages, and Safety Tips

February 6, 2026 by Marta Silva

Santo Antão is widely considered the hiking capital of Cape Verde. With deep volcanic valleys, …

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Maio Island Guide Cape Verde’s Most Underrated Island

Maio Island Guide: Cape Verde’s Most Underrated Island

February 5, 2026 by Marta Silva

Maio is one of Cape Verde’s quietest and least commercialized islands, often overlooked in favor …

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Daily Life in Cape Verde During Colonial Times

Daily Life in Cape Verde During Colonial Times

February 5, 2026 by Marta Silva

Daily Life in Cape Verde During Colonial Times Cape Verde’s daily life during the colonial …

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Cape Verde Power Cuts and Utilities What Travelers Should Know

Cape Verde Power Cuts and Utilities: What Travelers Should Know

February 5, 2026 by Marta Silva

Traveling to Cape Verde is generally smooth and comfortable, but like many island nations, utilities …

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Tipping Etiquette in Cape Verde What Is Expected

Tipping Etiquette in Cape Verde: What Is Expected

February 4, 2026 by Marta Silva

Tipping in Cape Verde is a topic that often confuses visitors, especially travelers arriving from …

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Brava Island Explained Why It’s Called the Island of Flowers

Brava Island Explained Why It’s Called the Island of Flowers

February 4, 2026 by Marta Silva

Brava is the smallest inhabited island of Cape Verde, yet it leaves one of the …

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Role of Cape Verde in Early Atlantic Navigation

Role of Cape Verde in Early Atlantic Navigation

February 4, 2026 by Marta Silva

Cape Verde played a quiet but crucial role in the early history of Atlantic navigation. …

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