5 Things That Will SHOCK You in Cape Verde

In this video, we will discuss the 5 biggest culture shocks you might face when you visit, Cape Verde -- especially its capital, Praia. Topics include culture, diversity, weather, and food.

Chapters:

00:00 -- Introduction
00:58 -- The Climate
03:50 -- Buy My Travel Guide
04:39 -- The Kindness
09:13 -- The Diversity
16:00 -- Afrophobia
22:25 -- The food and prices

[ArianaVaz]

I’m Cape Verdian and African and I love my African brothers and sisters. Don't judge us by the opinions of some people. That is not the opinion of the entire population.

[healthsafety]

This must be one of the best videos on Cape Verde. As you rightly said, you kept it "real, a100%". Good job, thank you for your effort.

[Nattyras]

Cape Verde is one of my favourite countries. I was there in 2020 and made lots of friends.

[MrSop]

Cape Verde still remains a high tourist location for many foreigners especially Americans due to her beautiful beaches and nice sceneries ❤

[ugomichael]

I so much love to come to Cape Verde one, from Nigeria. I love Cape Verde people ❤

[MubarakMuhammadyahya]

I love this country, love from Nigeria 🇳🇬

[abbeylove]

I don't know why i love this country too much, by the grace of God i will enter Cape verde one day

[kenyaamina]

Thank you for sharing your hard work with us. We get to see the World because of you.

[kreolablit]

Thanks I appreciate you doing this video. I am Cape Verdean from the island of SAO Vicente..it’s such a beautiful country with amazing people with great hearts thanks for sharing❤

[jannetteberends]

When I hear the word Cape Verde, I think of a Kapsalon. That delicious snack, invented by a Cape Verdean in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. And I’m grateful for his genius.

[WindedVoyage]

I've been living in Cape Verde 6 years. I learned to speak Creole and it changed everything. As a white man speaking the language it opened many doors. Best and cheapest seafood is found at the fish market. 1kg of tuna €6.

[RijoleBitata]

My jamaican friends went there a few years ago, they loved it but they did notice the bias and the discrimination.

[romegq]

Just stumbled onto your channel and honestly, I think you're the most informative traveler I've come across. You're delivery is very detailed and "listener friendly." 🙏🏾

[MarcileiaPereira-ol]

My mother and father are from cape verde and i was born in Portugal my wish is to go visit there one day lovely country

[wooorders]

Cape Verde is such an interesting and unusual place. On the island of Boa Vista, you can see one of the most unique forms of integration among Africans. I honestly think it’s the strongest example of pan-African integration in all of West Africa—I’ve never seen anything like it.

What’s strange, though, is the divide. The wealthier areas of the city are mostly controlled by the Italians, who dominate the economy on the islands. It’s like what they’ve done in places from South Africa to Nairobi, using exploitation to stay in control.

On the other hand, the African side is fascinating. You see people from all over West Africa living side by side with the local Cape Verdeans. But despite this mix, there’s still a noticeable tension. They rarely allow mixed marriages, and you can sense a deep-seated dislike or disdain toward other Africans from the locals.

That’s why I think this is one of the strangest examples of integration I’ve come across.

[MaherMostafa]

I have never enjoyed a video about tourism as much as this time . I am from lebanon .
You are perfect at what you do .
Very good ❤❤❤

[frankhayward]

I am positive that the Portuguese started this division among Africans in Cape Verde. Just like the Caucasians here in the US created division, and hatred among our shades of black. They taught us to hate our blackness. I must admit with cape Verde being In the west African region of the continent where the majority is black this approach seemed to have backfired. It is still has the stench of racism. The worst kind of racism in my opinion is self racism. The dislike and hatred of oneself. For example black on black crime in the US. I almost forgot to mention the Rwandan genocide.

[debitravelz-aroundtheworld]

Went to all of the islands (besides Brava) like 20 years ago.. beautiful memories with lots of connections and funana & quizomba dancing🤗😊

[kwabenaowusu-sarfo]

For some reason, I had high expectations that learning more about Cape Verde would convince me to visit. Unfortunately, I found it to be less engaging than I had hoped. The discussions seemed divisive, and I got the impression that some individuals were distancing themselves from their true identity. While every country has its complexities, it left me feeling disconnected from the culture. The terrain seems a bit dry too.

To Willie, the presenter, i liked the honesty with your full disclosure. I was however a bit disappointed by how you handled the discussion with the young woman. It seemed like an opportunity to explore deeper perspectives was missed, and I also felt like there was a subtle attempt to distance yourself from your African heritage in favor of an American identity. I was hoping for a more balanced conversation that embraced both aspects of your roots.

[BradleyRowe-zd]

Willie, I am a cultural anthropologist and your video is SUPERB! Great perspective from an "outsiders" perspective!