Freddy GomesThe Favela Stories — part 1I can hear someone coming up the stairs. There is a knock on the door. And another one.Jul 19, 2023Jul 19, 2023
Freddy GomesWhy we need to invest in Cape Verde’s tech startupsAbout one month ago I started to research the tech & startup scene in Cape Verde. I’ve always followed the news around this industry with…Jul 16, 2020Jul 16, 2020
Freddy GomesWhy I think you need to visit a favelaI’d been to Rio in 2004, 2005 and 2007 before deciding that I wanted to spend time in Rocinha to get to know favela life myself.Jun 26, 2020Jun 26, 2020
Freddy GomesHow hitch-hiking with my bike made me believe in people againIn december 2016 I went on an adventure that changed my life forever. I bought a bicycle in Rio de Janeiro, and made it all the way to the…Apr 16, 2020Apr 16, 2020
Freddy Gomes3 life lessons learned from biking across South AmericaI had arrived in Rio de Janeiro, the city where my biking trip would start, with € 20 (!) in my pocket. I wasn’t doing well financially…Feb 19, 2018Feb 19, 2018
Freddy GomesThe Rio Narcotic Games of 2016 (About Rio’s silent civil war)Wait..? What..? Narcotic? Don’t you mean Olympic?Sep 23, 2017Sep 23, 2017
Freddy GomesHow I fell in Love with Cape Verde“Cape Verde is untouched, authentic and joyful”Jul 13, 2017Jul 13, 2017
Freddy Gomes7 places in Cape Verde you absolutely need to seeCape Verde is a fantastic travel destination. Each of the islands has something special and unique to offer its visitors. Sal, Maio and…Jun 21, 2017Jun 21, 2017