The Carribbean and most of Africa does not interest me

[ronki23]

They have rainy seasons and there's no history there.

It's nothing to do with the black population as I would LOVE to visit Brazil. 10% of Brazilians are black and 50% are mixed race

I wouldn't mind visiting South Africa. But I was told even Cape Town gets windy and rainy. Don't know much about Pretoria. Johannesburg is a no-go.

 

[Twilight Hue]

They have rainy seasons and there's no history there.

It's nothing to do with the black population as I would LOVE to visit Brazil. 10% of Brazilians are black and 50% are mixed race

I wouldn't mind visiting South Africa. But I was told even Cape Town gets windy and rainy. Don't know much about Pretoria. Johannesburg is a no-go.

There's always a Google Earth virtual vacation!

 

[Debater Slayer]

They have rainy seasons and there's no history there.

"No history" in Africa?

7 Amazing Historical Sites in Africa

This Encyclopedia Britannica History list features 7 amazing historical sites in Africa.

www.britannica.com

Incredible Historical Destinations In North Africa

Check out our guide to the most spectacular historical sites cities and monuments in North Africa.

theculturetrip.com

Home | African World Heritage Sites

It's fine for anyone to have their personal preferences regarding travel destinations, but saying that there's "no history" on the oldest inhabited continent on the planet is incorrect and would understandably be viewed as insulting by many people.

It's nothing to do with the black population as I would LOVE to visit Brazil. 10% of Brazilians are black and 50% are mixed race

The majority of North Africans aren't black, but they're still African. Either way, yes, race is a pretty poor basis for deciding which countries to visit.

 

[Father Heathen]

"No history" in Africa?

The Caribbean has a rich history as well.

 

[Debater Slayer]

The Caribbean has a rich history as well.

I don't doubt that; I just addressed the claim about Africa because I'm more familiar with that region.

Personally, I would love to visit both a lot of African countries and Caribbean ones someday.

 

[Twilight Hue]

The Caribbean has a rich history as well.

Particularly with the slave trade.

The Legacy of Slavery in the Caribbean and the Journey Towards Justice

It is now universally understood and accepted that the transatlantic trade in enchained, enslaved Africans was the greatest crime against humanity committed in what is now defined as the modern era. In terms of its scale and its social, psychological, spiritual and physical brutality...

caribbean.un.org

 

[Viker]

They have rainy seasons and there's no history there.

It's nothing to do with the black population as I would LOVE to visit Brazil. 10% of Brazilians are black and 50% are mixed race

I wouldn't mind visiting South Africa. But I was told even Cape Town gets windy and rainy. Don't know much about Pretoria. Johannesburg is a no-go.

Caribbean? No history? Pirates?

What about Central America? Southern Mexico? Olmecs? Maya? Inca? Aztecs? The ruins they left for us to admire?

 

[syo]

I'd love to go there. The lands of Voodoo.

 

[lewisnotmiller]

The amateur historian in me is still boggle-eyed at the OP.

 

[rocala]

and there's no history there.

I knew somebody who took a university degree in African history. That tells me that there is a lot of it.
I would advise you to visit the Historum forum. There is a whole section on African history.

 

[Father Heathen]

Particularly with the slave trade.

The Legacy of Slavery in the Caribbean and the Journey Towards Justice

It is now universally understood and accepted that the transatlantic trade in enchained, enslaved Africans was the greatest crime against humanity committed in what is now defined as the modern era. In terms of its scale and its social, psychological, spiritual and physical brutality...

caribbean.un.org

And pirates.

 

[Twilight Hue]

And pirates.

Yep. Swashbuckling mayhem.

 

[Revoltingest]

They have rainy seasons and there's no history there.

It's nothing to do with the black population as I would LOVE to visit Brazil. 10% of Brazilians are black and 50% are mixed race

I wouldn't mind visiting South Africa. But I was told even Cape Town gets windy and rainy. Don't know much about Pretoria. Johannesburg is a no-go.

Well, it is true that there are no antique engine shows in those places.
(Someone from S Africa actually complained about that to me once.)
But there are other (albeit lesser) delights, eg, food.

 

[lewisnotmiller]

I knew somebody who took a university degree in African history. That tells me that there is a lot of it.
I would advise you to visit the Historum forum. There is a whole section on African history.

Assuming I ignore Egypt, for whatever reason, a country like Ethiopia is pretty fascinating historically, if you include Punt and D'mt, have any interest in the spread of Christian beliefs, the impact of the rise of Islam, colonialism or modern fascism.

A small taster...

A New History Changes the Balance of Power Between Ethiopia and Medieval Europe

For centuries, a Eurocentric worldview disregarded the knowledge and strength of the African empire

www.smithsonianmag.com

 

[ronki23]

Caribbean? No history? Pirates?

What about Central America? Southern Mexico? Olmecs? Maya? Inca? Aztecs? The ruins they left for us to admire?

Absolutely would visit Mexico City, Chichen Itza, and Cancun

 

[ronki23]

Well, it is true that there are no antique engine shows in those places.
(Someone from S Africa actually complained about that to me once.)
But there are other (albeit lesser) delights, eg, food.

South African food would be amazing. The closest I've had is Nandos but it's so diverse there. Cape Town and Pretoria would also be great.