Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama

@vascodagama

Finding the sea route to India, the long way around the Cape.

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18 Trips

  • Flag of PortugalLisbon

    29 Aug 1499
    by boat 1 day

  • Flag of Cape VerdePraia

    27 Apr 1499
    by boat 1 day

  • Flag of South AfricaMossel Bay

    3 – 12 Mar 1499
    by boat 10 days

  • Flag of MozambiqueMozambique Island

    1 – 2 Feb 1499
    by boat 2 days

  • Flag of TanzaniaTongoni

    13 – 27 Jan 1499
    by boat 15 days

  • Flag of KenyaMalindi

    7 – 11 Jan 1499
    by boat 5 days

13 Locations

  • Flag of IndiaKozhikode

    103 days1 visitAug 1498

  • Flag of MozambiqueQuelimane

    31 days1 visitFeb 1498

  • Flag of MozambiqueMozambique Island

    30 days2 visitsFeb 1499

  • Flag of South AfricaMossel Bay

    24 days2 visitsMar 1499

  • Flag of KenyaMalindi

    16 days2 visitsJan 1499

  • Flag of TanzaniaTongoni

    15 days1 visitJan 1499

  • Flag of IndiaAnjediva Island

    12 days1 visitOct 1498

  • Flag of Cape VerdePraia

    9 days2 visitsApr 1499

  • Flag of South AfricaSt Helena Bay

    9 days1 visitNov 1497

  • Flag of KenyaMombasa

    7 days1 visitApr 1498

  • Flag of MozambiqueInharrime

    6 days1 visitJan 1498

  • Flag of PortugalLisbon

    2 days2 visitsAug 1499

Travel Insights

Travel statistics based on current and past trips.

Distance Traveled

37,966 km

That's like 4.0× London to Tokyo.

Circumnavigations

Almost 1 round
Round 1: 95%

Exploration Wheel Beta

Europe
11%2 trips
Asia
17%3 trips
Africa
72%13 trips
18
Total Trips
13
Locations Visited
7.1

Exploration Score

Beta
Versatile Traveler

They mix up their travel style. Weekend getaways, week-long adventures, and extended journeys all find a place in their itinerary.

  • Geographic Spread 6.0 /10
  • Destination Novelty 7.2 /10
  • Climate Diversity 6.0 /10
  • Travel Rhythm 10.0 /10

Destination Novelty

New destinations
72% 13 trips
Return visits
28% 5 trips

Transport Modes

18 37,966 km
265
Days Traveled
20 days
Average per Location
15 days
Average Trip Length
6 trips/year
On Average
January
Favorite Month
Thursday
Favorite Start Day
Flag of Mozambique
Mozambique
Most Visited Country
4 visits
Flag of PT
Lisbon
Most Visited City
2 visits
Flag of Portugal
Lisbon
First Trip
1497
Flag of Portugal
Lisbon
Latest Trip
1499
Flag of India
Kozhikode
Longest Trip
103 days
Flag of Portugal
Lisbon
Shortest Trip
1 day
1498
Busiest Year
8 trips
4 months
Longest Break
Between trips
Medium
Preferred Trip Length
6 trips 8-14 days

7 Countries, 3.6% of the world

Flag of Cape Verde
Flag of India
Flag of Kenya
Flag of Mozambique
Flag of Portugal
Flag of South Africa
Flag of Tanzania
190
more to explore

3 Continents

🌍

Africa

5 of 54 countries
9%
Flag of Cape Verde
Flag of South Africa
Flag of Mozambique
Flag of Tanzania
Flag of Kenya
🌏

Asia

1 of 49 countries
2%
Flag of India
🌍

Europe

1 of 45 countries
2%
Flag of Portugal
🌎

North America

23 countries
Not explored yet
🌏

Oceania

14 countries
Not explored yet
🌎

South America

12 countries
Not explored yet

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