Taking advantage of the economic crisis in Venezuela: San Cristobal, Táchira

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December 19th 2013

Published: December 19th 2013

My dearest friends, I will take you today to our neighbouring country Venezuela, a country which should be our brother but unfortunately, we have not been on the best terms since Adam and Eve. Well, I don't know whether I am throwing a monkey wrench in the works but I feel that given the investment we are at present making in the Venezuelan economy, shopping mistreatment shouldn't be even cons... Read Full Entry

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Frank Cardenas

Frankardenas

Hi all! Well, after so many seconds, minutes, hours, months and years of procrastination...-but highly encouraged by a most beloved friend-, I have finally got round to creating my own blog. Wow, I can't believe I'm actually doing it this time! It will be a nice opportunity to get in touch with so many friends that I've luckily gained in my entire '21' years' existence (we all know that's a lie but somehow it makes me feel younger, never you mind, sorry:); I'll be able to share some of the most precious memories of my travel as well as my day-to-day adventures. Let's just hope that my s... full info

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20th December 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

An excellent explanation
Thank you for taking the time to explain the issues between Venezuela and Columbia. I found the terminology donkey work interesting. Economic issues drive behavior and sometimes the behavior makes the economics worse. Life is a circle.

20th December 2013

Frankardenas
Frank Cardenas

An excellent explanation
I appreciate your comment, yes, and sometimes it is the other way round: everytime there is a disagreement -mostly political- between the countries-, they close the border and prices of fuel soar and people from both countries suffer the consequences. Let's be optimistic, this might change one day!

21st December 2013

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Very interesting blog...
but price differences are the origin of all trade. Merchants from Europe would sail to Asia, taking items that were cheap in Europe to exchange for items that were cheap in Asia but expensive in Europe. Imbalances do not last forever.

21st December 2013

Frankardenas
Frank Cardenas

Very interesting blog...
Indeed, but if countries were on better terms, the benefits for both would be incalculable. Thanks for your comment!

22nd January 2015

chicnova black dress
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http://www.mymalls.com/product/black-slit-backless-cami-dress
I would say I want to become a Venezuelian guard right now, change of profession, he he he he....

22nd January 2015

Frankardenas
Frank Cardenas

A V guard
Say that again, I guess it is the best choice right now, thanks for your comment

3rd September 2016

Angel Lara
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Very bad hotels ...
After my trip to Tachira, the only hotel I recommend is LIDOTEL (boutique) >> http://gelvez.com.ve/san-cristobal/hoteles/1647-lidotel.html

3rd September 2016

Frankardenas
Frank Cardenas

Very bad hotels ...
Thanks for the message, unfortunately, I can´t comment on it but this will be useful for other readers.

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