adjensen Posted March 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) We are doing the Norwegian Epic transatlantic, with a stop at this island, and an improbable discussion (argument, lol) has arisen between my wife and I. Does this stop count as having visited Africa, or do we need to go back and take in a safari with lions and elephants and whatever, on the mainland, to say that we were in Africa? I'm like, whatever else would be Africa? Why can't this count? Edited March 15, 2018 by adjensen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted March 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2018 We are doing the Norwegian Epic transatlantic, with a stop at this island, and an improbable discussion (argument, lol) has arisen between my wife and I. Does this stop count as having visited Africa, or do we need to go back and take in a safari with lions and elephants and whatever, on the mainland, to say that we were in Africa? I'm like, whatever else would be Africa? Why can't this count? Madiera is part of Portugal which is in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted March 15, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2018 I'm like, whatever else would be Africa? Why can't this count?Because there are no lions or elephants! :D Geographically, I think Madeira and the Canary Islands can be regarded African islands, but politically and culturally they are much more closely tied to their respective European countries. Being there will feel like being in Europe, not Africa. If you tick Africa off your list because you've been to Madeira, I think you may later come to think that you were just kidding yourself. You need lions and elephants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bull Posted March 15, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 15, 2018 You've not said whether it's you who counts Madeira as Africa, or your better-half. But judging from your phraseology I've got a feeling it's you who's gonna have to eat humble pie :p Very much Europe. A region of Portugal, in the same way that the Canaries are a region of Spain. No borders to cross if you take a ferry to mainland Portugal, language is Portuguese, currency is the euro. (although theoretically that means if you've been to Martinique or Guadeloupe you can say you've been to France :)) You can certainly tick Portugal off your list.:) If you see any lions or elephants there we will also let you tick Africa off the list. :D JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjensen Posted March 15, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Dang, sounds like I'll need to plan another trip :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted March 15, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 15, 2018 If you see any lions or elephants there we will also let you tick Africa off the list. :DWould Lisbon Zoo count? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLite Posted April 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 19, 2018 The Cape Verde Islands count as Africa. But if you combine a cruise with the Canary Islands and a stop in Morocco you are definitely able to tic off Africa on your map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted April 20, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 20, 2018 We are doing the Norwegian Epic transatlantic, with a stop at this island, and an improbable discussion (argument, lol) has arisen between my wife and I. Does this stop count as having visited Africa, or do we need to go back and take in a safari with lions and elephants and whatever, on the mainland, to say that we were in Africa? I'm like, whatever else would be Africa? Why can't this count? No, not even close. Madeira is a beautiful island off the coast of Portugal. If you want something to do there I can highly recommend "Hit The Road Madeira" http://www.hittheroadmadeira.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotswold Eagle Posted April 20, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 20, 2018 No, not even close. Madeira is a beautiful island off the coast of Portugal. It really isn’t, it’s off north west Africa. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted April 21, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 21, 2018 It really isn’t, it’s off north west Africa. Sent from my iPad using Forums :DBased on the way the question was asked. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted April 21, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Dang, sounds like I'll need to plan another trip :D A trip to Africa, specifically South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, or Namibia among others, is a fantastic adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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