Venezuela Travel Guide

Forgotten Colonial History: Maturín's Role in Venezuela's Independence

The sun beats down on my sweat-soaked running shirt as I jog past the Plaza Bolívar in Maturín, Venezuela. My morning runs have become my...

Conquering El Ávila: The Ultimate Guide to Caracas' Mountain Paradise

If there's one thing I've learned from 35 years behind the wheel of a bus, it's that the real magic of any place isn't found...

Insider's Guide to Maracaibo: Local Secrets of Venezuela's Lightning Capital

The taxi driver's eyes widened when I told him I was spending a week in Maracaibo. *'¿Una semana entera? ¿Por qué?'* A fair question –...