Spices from India were very popular in Europe, however, the only way to travel from Europe to India was over land. He followed in his father's footsteps and soon commanded ships in the king's name.
Vasco da Gama was born in a small coastal town in Portugal named Sines. He led the first expedition that traveled from Europe to India by sailing around Africa. Vasco da Gama (1460 - 1524) was a Portuguese explorer. Best known for: The first European to sail from Europe to India around Africa.
