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Merida: A backpacker sanctuary

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July 12th 2007
Hi all, i honestly don´t feel like writing much which is rare for me but it might be a result of my hangover and the fact that the girl to my right is singing very badly and a woman on my left is screeching down a telephone. Despite these distractions (stop saying Alo Alo Alo woman to my left!) i will tell you a bit about Merida because it is a rather unique place. Those of you who have backp ... read more

South America » Venezuela » Andean » Mérida

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Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Ecuador). For most of the first half of the 20th century, Venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen, who ... ... read more