Modern Travel vs. Vasco da Gama
A comparison of the routes and purposes of travel. Click the play button below to hear: A Tale of Two Travelers.
Overview
This page highlights the differences between modern leisure-focused travel inspired by Ed Reif's itineraries and Vasco da Gama's historic exploratory voyages.
Vasco da Gama's Historical Route
- Aimed to establish trade routes between Europe and India.
- Key locations: Lisbon, Durban, Cape Town, Cochin, Marmagao.
- Focused on Africa and India for economic purposes.
Modern Travel (Ed Reif)
- Leisure and cultural exploration across continents.
- Key locations: South Pacific (Bora Bora, Fiji), New Zealand, Australia, Indian Ocean Islands, Southeast Asia, and the Americas.
- Emphasis on global diversity and personal enrichment.
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