The famous beach

Venezuela travels!

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October 21st 2006
From Caracas I took the over night bus (only 10 hours or so) down to Cuidad Bolivar. After almost no sleep I was supposed to go on the tour to Canaima. I was pretty tired, and asked the people who picked me up if I could go the next day instead. No no, don't worry, it won't be hard. Only resting today. Tomorrow hiking. I guess there was no way out and as I was just waking up (it was still like 6 a ... read more

South America » Brazil » Amazonas » Manaus

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more