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Two American capital cities πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡΅πŸ‡¦

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The White House, Washington DC, USA, February 2024


A week between Panama City and Washington DC at the end of February and beginning of March 2024. A quick visit to the two capital cities in America for meetings and work related activities. Despite being really busy, I had a chance to walk around a bit, especially in Washington DC, given that I have a free weekend.

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Cartagena de Indias, the Caribbean's jewel πŸ‡¨πŸ‡΄

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Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, January 2024


Venezuela's proximity to Colombia gives me a chance to visit some of the country's important spots. Certainly, Cartagena de Indias, considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in entire Latin America is one of those places that is worth a seeing. Five days in this amazing city and its surroundings. What a treat! Enjoy the album!

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Venezuela in 2024 πŸ‡»πŸ‡ͺ

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Caracas, Venezuela, January 2024

As 2024 kicks in, it marks the continuation of my mission in Venezuela. This album will be updated throughout until the end of the year, and will feature pictures from my adventures in this amazingly beautiful and friendly country.

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Pre-Christmas at my Portuguese home πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί

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Obidos, Portugal, December 2023


Just before Christmas I set off for 2 weeks holidays. One of this in Portugal (for a first time as a Portuguese Citizen Winking). Enjoying my favourite places, and meeting my favourite people!

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The Balkan adventure πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­πŸ‡·πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡§πŸ‡¦πŸ‡²πŸ‡ͺ

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Dubrovnik, Croatia, November 2023

My 2023 pre-Christmas trip took me to the Balkans. Visiting beautiful (and yes, iconic) Dubrovnik and its surroundings. Enjoying sites, friendly people and amazing food. This trip is also special as a visit to Croatia completes my task of visiting all member states of the European Union! A day in Bosnia and Herzegovina's (BiH) Kravice Waterfall, Mostar and its vicinity makes the visit to the Balkans even more enriching. The little bit of BiH that I saw makes me want to get back here again! And at last but not least, a visit to Montenegro's Adriatic coast. Kotor and villages around are definitely a place to go. Montenegro is really pretty and worth visiting. Coming and discovering the Balkans was a very good decision indeed!

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A visit to the German settlement in Venezuela: Colonia Tovar πŸ‡»πŸ‡ͺ

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Colonia Tovar, Venezuela, October 2023

Colonia Tovar is just 80 km away, west of Caracas. It is a small and picturesque village tucked in the mountains. It is a German settlement in the middle of Venezuela and although most of the people are 2nd or 3rd generation of the migrants from Germany, there is still a strong appreciation of the German heritage. The village seems like being taken out of Bavaria and transferred directly to Venezuela. The nature around it is spectacular and the people are really nice. Visiting Colonia Tovar for the weekend was certainly a great idea!

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Sunday nature experience πŸ‡»πŸ‡ͺ

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In a cable car, overlooking Caracas, Venezuela, September 2023

Iconic Avila Hills around Caracas are not only green and attractive. Avila Park also serves as a green lung to the city and is home to some amazing fauna and flora. There are also picturesque villages tucked in small valleys between green hills. Definitely a place to spend some quality free time! I enjoyed the trip even more, as Leo, my new colleague was a very attentive and helpful guide and hiking companion.

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Settling in Venezuela πŸ‡»πŸ‡ͺ

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Arriving to the airport of Caracas, Venezuela, August 2023


In August 2023, I have moved from Panama to Venezuela to serve as ECHO's Head of Office for the country out of Caracas. The images in this album document my experiences from the country throughout 2023: getting to know my new home and new responsibilities.

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