← terug

I was born in 1992 in the  city of Rotterdam. Both my parents were born ,and raised in Cape Verde. They moved to the Netherlands to build a better life. In 2012 I did an internship in Cape Verde for my study in tourism, I got to know my motherland in a different way. There was a love for the country that I have not let go, especially for the island of Santo Antão.

Santo Antão is truly the most beautiful island I have ever seen. The high mountains, fertile valleys, the population with a special background, and, the warm culture. Everything is still undiscovered and pure. All this together makes the island unique. This rich experience must be shared with the whole world.

 What I regret is the mass tourism on islands such as Sal ,and Boa Vista.  Because of the mass tourism the tourists don’t get to see any of the Cape Verdean culture, because they have the opportunity to go on an all-inclusive holiday. They do not even get the chance to leave the hotel and will go back home without even getting to know anything about our beautiful islands. This does not contribute to the locals: those who can give the beautiful culture and warmth of Cape Verde and who need contributions.

Partly because of Seaside Apartments I got the chance to show that it can be done differently. I offer package tours in Santo Antão with various walking routes, tours through the most beautiful places, overnight stays in guesthouses with an unimaginable view and a look at the making process of the national drink of Cape Verde, grogue. An amazing experience!