We made it alright to Caracas, after leaving Margarita Island. Eventhough our flight was delayed we still had a few hours to kill at Maiquetia Airport. Finally, it was time to board so we slowly got into the plane and settled in our seats. It was pouring rain outside and it looked like it wasn’t stoping anytime soon. The plane was full already but we were not taking off; finally …Read More
The other day at the supermarket I found this little gem: the Google pressure cooker. Is this the next step in the never ending expansion of the Internet titan?
Juan Griego is small town on the northeast of Margarita Island from where you can see the most beautiful sunsets. There is a little bay with a few restaurants on the shore, where you can just sit and relax while you watch the sky slowly change colors. The three weeks I spent on this island were full of laughter and it was a good chance to share the same space and …Read More
The arepa is probably Venezuela’s most famous traditional dish. It’s made with cornmeal and it can be backed, grilled, or fried depending on your own taste and it can be filled with anything from scrambled eggs, cheese, ham, beef, pork, chicken, beans or a combination of these; it really depends on how and what you like. Some say that you have not been to Margarita Island if you have not …Read More
The best meal we had in Isla de Coche was hands down the dinner at Bohio de Doña Carmen. The place is small and colourfull, with an open hall with views to the sea. It’s very clean and the has also good service. They serve mainly fish and seafood, but there is also chicken and beef available. Usually when I come back home, I like to eat Pargo (Red Snapper) …Read More
Cachapas are probably my favourite Venezuelan dish. They look a bit like pancakes, but they are made from fresh corn dough and they are also moister and fluffier with a bit of lumps from the corn kernels. Inside, they usually have cheese; the typical one is called Queso de Mano, a soft white cheese similar to mozzarella. However, sometimes cachapas are filled with other types of cheeses like Guayanés, similar …Read More
One of the best things about coming back home is tasting my mom’s cooking again. During the days we spent together in Margarita Island she made so many delicious dishes. This Pollo Guisado with rice and plantain was so yummy! I apologize for uploading a photo of my half-eaten meal and I promise I won’t do it again :) But this one took me by surprise, I didn’t remember how …Read More
For another weekend we organized a little trip to the neighbouring Isla de Coche, a small island of only 55 km² that is also part of the Nueva Esparta State. We left Margarita Island early in the morning on a very crowded motorboat from La Isleta; thankfully the trip only took about 30 minutes because it was quite hot and loud. We didn’t have a reservation for accommodation so we went …Read More
One of the excursions we did in Margarita Island was to the Península de Macanao, which is located in the west part of the island. We went there in the afternoon, it was sunny and hot but there was also a nice cooling breeze. The ride lasts two hours, one hour on the hills and another hour on the beach. We payed 330 BsF per each adult, but children only …Read More
Whenever I come to Isla Margarita, it mostly means spending lots of time with my family. My sister and my brother have been living here for years. This time my mother was also visiting and we both stayed at my sister’s home, where she lives with her husband and two children. They live in a residential complex far away from pretty much everything, so you cannot get anywhere unless someone …Read More
When I arrived to Cuyagua, I thought it was nothing short of a little piece of paradise on earth. I went there with an old friend from my years living in Caracas. We arrived late at night so we just left our things at the hotel and then we went to the beach to enjoy a magnificent starry sky. As soon as we got there, I saw a shooting star. …Read More
For the start of my journey, I decided to get back to my roots and travel first to Venezuela to visit friends and family. As usual, my arrival point is Caracas, the city where I spent my childhood and teenage years. Back in the day, I used to know it well but now I feel more like a foreigner every time I visit. The last time I came to Caracas …Read More
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