Venezuela – wonderful and very challenging country. Tepui, jungle, Orinoco, warm sea, beautiful beaches and even more beautiful women.
Isla Margarita – A Caribbean Paradise with Venezuelan Flair We woke up in Tucupita with relief – finally leaving our miserable lodging. Our travel plans to Margarita quickly collided with Venezuelan reality – no buses to Puerto la Cruz until… Continue Reading →
Orinoco – Journey to the Heart of Wild Venezuela After our exhausting Roraima trek, a day of relaxation in Ciudad Bolívar soothed both body and soul. A long, hot shower washed away weeks of grime, while local restaurants treated us… Continue Reading →
Roraima – Journey to the Summit of Prehistory San Francisco de Yuruaní greeted us with a sweltering morning. Waiting four hours for the jeep to Canaima National Park, we met our team: Uli – a German traveler, our local guide,… Continue Reading →
Ciudad Bolívar – Gateway to the World of Tepuis As dawn’s first light painted the horizon, our bus rolled into Ciudad Bolívar – a historic city perched along the mighty Orinoco River. This is where Simón Bolívar proclaimed the creation… Continue Reading →
Caracas – A Capital of Stark Contrasts Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, evokes extreme emotions. Framed by the picturesque Ávila Mountains yet notorious as one of the world’s most dangerous cities, statistics show dozens of armed robberies daily. For tourists, the worst-case… Continue Reading →
Venezuela – South America’s Forgotten Gem Our next great adventure brought us to Venezuela – a country three times larger than Poland, where lush nature, dramatic history, and passionate people create an unforgettable mix. This destination remains off mainstream tourist… Continue Reading →
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