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<title>just spending a little time in Caracas</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: There is hardly any place in the tropics that can be compared to the lovely city of Caracas. Could you really imagine being able to visit such a beautiful location Read more: just spending a little time in Caracas [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;caracas&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;encouraging outdoor dining&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Chavez slashes profits of Automaker in Venezuela</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Hugo Chavez, a few weeks ago, have ordered Toyota in their country to advance the technology they are using in the cars that were distributed in his country and if not, he threatened the car maker would be oust in the country and to would be replaced with a Chinese auto-maker. Read more: Chavez slashes profits of Automaker in Venezuela [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;automotive industry&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;devaluation&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Animal Habitat in Los Llanos reduced for Food Security</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: A Special to GlobalPost by Rachel Jones says that that habitat of hundreds of species of birds and animals in Los Llanos is shrinking. Read more: Animal Habitat in Los Llanos reduced for Food Security [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;los llanos&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;eco tourism ranches&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Venezuela History</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Christopher Columbus was that first European to come to Venezuela during his third voyage into the new world, in 1498. The country was once a set of tropical forests, beaches, and grasslands which is the Carib, Arawak and Chibcha tribes territory. Read more: Venezuela History [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;history&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;nueva cadiz&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/history/20100122-213249-Venezuela-History</link>
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<title>Hugo Chavez Vs. Toyota</title>
<description>Posted by freelance: Known as the Iron Fist of South America, Hugo Chavez gained popularity not for being the Venezuelan President, but for simply becoming the notorious dictator, socialist of the south. He believes that he needs to pursue the &quot;21st century socialism&quot; to his country. Read more: Hugo Chavez Vs. Toyota [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;hugo chavez&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;toyota venezuela&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/hugo_chavez/20091225-212344-Hugo-Chavez-Vs-Toyota</link>
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<title>celebrating a Venezuelan Christmas in London</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: To the usual run-up to Christmas, there was a tropical twist over in London on Sunday, December the sixth, as the Venezuelan community had then turned out in force for each of them to savour traditional festive dishes at the annual Bazaar Navideno, which is usually held at the Venezuelan Embassy's cultural centre in Grafton Street, in Bolivar&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;cuisine&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;aroma of hallacas&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/cuisine/20091216-095242-celebrating-a-Venezuelan-Christmas-in-London</link>
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<title>The history and the culture of Venezuela</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: For the Indians who had lived on its beaches, within its tropical forests, and even on gentle grassland of the llanos, Venezuela had truly been a paradise. Read more: The history and the culture of Venezuela [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;culture&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;gentle grasslands&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/culture/20091211-092333-The-history-and-the-culture-of-Venezuela</link>
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<title>Enjoy Venezuela</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: If you are traveling to South America you should take a stop at Venezuela specifically at the Paraguana Peninsula, here you will find beautiful beaches, exquisite restaurants, surf and the famous Cerro Santa Ana that allows you to observe the entire peninsula from the hill. Read more: Enjoy Venezuela [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;paraguana peninsula&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;venezuela&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/paraguana_peninsula/20091206-234520-Enjoy-Venezuela</link>
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<title>Magnetic Electrik Interview</title>
<description>Posted by 'Interviewer': What is the name of your Blog Magnetic Electrik What is your name Arol Reyes Where are you from (include country, state and/or city) Caracas, Venezuela What is your current age or age range 30 Read more: Magnetic Electrik Interview [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;blog&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;caracas&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/blog/20090812-142450-Magnetic-Electrik-Interview</link>
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<title>with a tropical garden, pool and jacuzzi, one is going to love this attractive house</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Modern furniture, spacious rooms with ceiling fans and every bedroom air conditioned, are but a few of the many things that one can expect at El Paraiso, when in Isla Margarita. Read more: with a tropical garden, pool and jacuzzi, one is going to love this attractive house [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;isla de margarita&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;waterfall and jacuzzi&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 1.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/isla_de_margarita/20091130-132954-with-a-tropical-garden-pool-and-jacuzzi-one-is-going-to-love-this-attractive-house</link>
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<title>Check out the travel and adventure tours of Natoura</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Twenty times taller than Niagara falls, Angel Falls. It is considered as the largest water fall in all of the world and it is located in the Gran Sabana. I believe that this is somewhere in Guyana, however. Read more: Check out the travel and adventure tours of Natoura [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;natoura&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;prehistoric mesas&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Venezuela and its attractions</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: I usually avoid reading information from Wikipedia, because one could argue that this website cannot be perceive as a relevant source. Read more: Venezuela and its attractions [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;tourism&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;venezuela&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>a new expat in Venezuela</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Traveling to Venezuela is going to require some serious information sharing and networking prior to one making the jump out to this beautiful, but extremely dangerous place. Read more: a new expat in Venezuela [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;tourism directory&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;needs to work&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/tourism_directory/20091120-234916-a-new-expat-in-Venezuela</link>
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<title>There is a long standing grievance in Caracas as water rationing hits</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: For the first time in many a year, Caracas has been hit with a drought that has put the country under widespread water rationing, at this very moment in time. Read more: There is a long standing grievance in Caracas as water rationing hits [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;running water&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;steep stairways&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/running_water/20091112-193830-There-is-a-long-standing-grievance-in-Caracas-as-water-rationing-hits</link>
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<title>Capybaras in the wild, in Venezuela</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Capybaras are wonderful little creatures that resemble huge rats, but more in the shape of dog and they all have a sort of a piggish looking snout. They can be found mainly in south america, I believe. Read more: Capybaras in the wild, in Venezuela [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;capybaras&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;caiman&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/capybaras/20091107-134838-Capybaras-in-the-wild-in-Venezuela</link>
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<title>the top things to do when in Venezuela</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: When in Venezuela there are so many things to do one would simply be amazed at the amount of things that there are to be done, alone. Read more: the top things to do when in Venezuela [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;top things to do&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;mountain trekking&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Entering Venezuela Tips</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: A valid passport, a visa from local consulates, a tourist card, and a return ticket is just what you need to enter Venezuela. Read more: Entering Venezuela Tips [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;travel tips&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;geographia&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 1.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/travel_tips/20091031-21490-Entering-Venezuela-Tips</link>
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<title>Alba</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: The problem with this is that it s been tried before...and failed miserably Not that the IDEA of socialism is bad, it is that it is bad business. Read more: Alba [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;hotel chavez&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;caracas hilton&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/hotel_chavez/20091028-104955-Alba</link>
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<title>Let s Go To Caracas</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Travel websites are essential for the increase and success of tourism for a particular country. Tourists are really eager to research about the places they are about to visit and the best source are these promotion websites. The sad part is there are only a few websites out there which gives a complete travel guide for a tourist. Thank goodness&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;caracas&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;travel website&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/caracas/20091026-073627-Lets-Go-To-Caracas</link>
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<title>a travel guide and advice for going to Venezuela</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: For travel to tips when thinking about jumping to South America, look no further for you are about to be swamped with more information that you can possibly desire. Read more: a travel guide and advice for going to Venezuela [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;travel advisories&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;we advise&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Los Roques Archipielago</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: A 50 island archipielago with no huge resorts or luxury hotels, no casinos or cheap bars All you have to do is look for it and you will find it in Venezuela. Read more: Los Roques Archipielago [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;archipielago los roques&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;gran roque&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/archipielago_los_roques/20091019-21270-Los-Roques-Archipielago</link>
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<title>the pebble toad evades attackers by throwing itself down inclines like a ball</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: The Venezuelan pebble toad is quite simply able to evade attackers by tucking in its four legs and curling up into a ball then throwing itself down the side of an incline. Read more: the pebble toad evades attackers by throwing itself down inclines like a ball [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;pebble toad&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;predator&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/pebble_toad/20091018-090015-the-pebble-toad-evades-attackers-by-throwing-itself-down-inclines-like-a-ball</link>
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<title>airport safety is the most important thing to remember when traveling</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Travel advancement is important for one to adhere to. I would never want to be caught in the middle of any airport without necessary information on safety and locations of specific things like the help desk as well as the exit and thing of this particular nature. Read more: airport safety is the most important thing to remember when traveling&lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;travel advice&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;underlying threat&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 2.</description>
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<title>there is a lot of tension in venezuela, but that should not stop an adventurer from venturing</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Venezuela is such a rivetingly beautiful country and it is so very filled with energy and a spectacular culture of which could dazzle the mind. Read more: there is a lot of tension in venezuela, but that should not stop an adventurer from venturing [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;maracaibo&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;adventures&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
<link>http://blog.totalvenezuela.com/maracaibo/20091002-003534-there-is-a-lot-of-tension-in-venezuela-but-that-should-not-stop-an-adventurer-from-venturing</link>
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<title>Venezuela is a lovely place, but it can be scary</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: One has to be highly adventurous to attempt to wander through the daring, yet still, so thrillingly beautiful venezuela. Its beauty is very captivation and relaxing, but the environment is not just lush greenery and lovely beaches. Read more: Venezuela is a lovely place, but it can be scary [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;angel falls&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;travel to south america&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Exploring Venezuela </title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: Looking for the best pace to visit Venezuela have everything from history, culture and beautiful scenery. Read more: Exploring Venezuela [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;tourism&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;venezuela&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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<title>Traveling to Venezuela</title>
<description>Posted by Website Introductions: As usual, the U.S. State Department presents a complete and far reaching review of information on the current state of the country and official requirements for those interested in traveling to Venezuela. Read more: Traveling to Venezuela [click] &lt;br&gt;Tags: &lt;b&gt;travel requirements and info&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;valid passport and visa or tourist card&lt;/b&gt;. Comments: 0.</description>
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