The Colours of Cape Verde

Golden beaches, lively culture and laid-back island living

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In today’s email:

• The Colours of Cape Verde

• Southeast Asia for Beginners: Five Cities That Make the Perfect First Trip

• Around the World: The Summit of Fogo, Turquoise Waters of Sal Island,

  5 Walking Holidays in Europe That Deserve a Week of Your Life and a whole lot more…

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: Both Hemispheres of 3I/ATLAS Observed Simultaneously by JUICE and Europa Clipper

• From Social Media: Does this remind you of somewhere special in New York? Let us know!

• Travel Grub: Traditional Cape Verdean Dish

• Curious Cove: Cape Verde: Volcanoes, pristine beaches, carnival

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The Colours of Cape Verde

Cape Verde offers a warm Atlantic climate, golden beaches and a rich blend of African and Portuguese heritage. Visitors can enjoy relaxed coastal towns, lively music scenes and clear waters ideal for swimming and sailing. Each island has its own character, from volcanic landscapes to quiet fishing villages, making it a rewarding choice for travellers seeking both rest and exploration

Santa Maria, Sal island, Cape Verde - Shutterstock

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Southeast Asia for Beginners: Five Cities That Make the Perfect First Trip

Southeast Asia is one of those regions that people talk about for years before they finally go. The distance, the climate, the unfamiliar food — it can all feel like a lot to navigate if you have never been. But the reality on the ground is far simpler than the planning stage suggests. These are countries built around hospitality, where tourism infrastructure is mature, English is widely spoken in the main visitor areas, and the cost of travelling well is remarkably low. A comfortable hotel room, a full day of sightseeing, and three excellent meals can cost less than a single dinner in most European capitals

Twin pagodas at Doi Inthanon, one of the most popular national parks located in Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai Province, northern Thailand - Shutterstock

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Around the World

The Summit of Fogo

The Fogo summit cone – a perfectly-shaped volcano – rises 1,100m from the floor of the Caldeira where we’ve stayed the night before.

Turquoise Waters of Sal Island

Experience the beauty of the Cape Verde Islands from beneath the surface with an unforgettable snorkeling tour in Santa Maria, Sal Island. The calm, turquoise waters surrounding Santa Maria are home to colorful coral reefs

São Vicente Carnival Spectacle

Held in the lively city of Mindelo, São Vicente Carnival is one of the most vibrant cultural events in Cape Verde, with roots dating back to 1916

Praia Heart of Santiago

Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, is not only the largest city in the country but also the cultural and political heart and soul of the archipelago. Located on the island of Santiago, it is the main starting point for many travellers who arrive in these volcanic lands

The Best Spot on Boavista island!

The best spot on Boavista island! Morabeza is an eloquently designed chic Beach Bar & Restaurant situated on the beautiful Estoril beach on Boa Vista Island – Cape Verde

5 Walking Holidays in Europe That Deserve a Week of Your Life

There is a particular kind of travel that only happens on foot. It is slower, quieter, and more deliberate than anything you can experience from a car window or a tour bus seat. Walking holidays have grown steadily across Europe over the past decade, and for good reason — they offer something that most modern travel cannot: a genuine sense of arrival earned through effort, fresh air, and an unhurried pace

Wandering along the Fisherman Trail, Rota Vicentina, Portugal

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

Both Hemispheres of 3I/ATLAS Observed Simultaneously by JUICE and Europa Clipper

In December 2025, the ESA's Jupiter ICy Moon Explorer (JUICE) and NASA's Europa Clipper both caught a glimpse of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS after it emerged from behind the Sun. As just the third interstellar object (ISO) detected passing through our Solar System

NASA to Showcase Mission to Boost Swift Spacecraft’s Orbit

Media are invited to NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Wednesday, June 17, to view Northrop Grumman’s Pegasus XL rocket, carrying a Katalyst robotic spacecraft that will attempt to boost the orbit of NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory

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From Social Media

Does this remind you of somewhere special in New York? Let us know!

Travel Grub

Recipe

Traditional Cape Verdean Dish

Curious Cove

Cape Verde: Volcanoes, pristine beaches, carnival

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