As part of the Telegraph Adventure Travel Show, journalist Russell Maddicks gave an illustrated talk on travelling in Venezuela last Saturday.

Russell presented hundreds of images from all over Venezuela including Aragua state and Los Roques archipelago.  Russell spoke of the time he had spent in the state of Aragua and reminisced that: “you can enjoy some of the best sunsets and ‘bailes de tambor’ along the seafront of Choroni”.  He also mentioned that for honeymooning couples, “Los Roques is simply unforgettable”.
The talk also focused on Venezuela’s rich biodiversity with fascinating creatures such as the black and yellow frog which can be found in the Tepui mountains and the Gran Sabana.

Russell Maddicks is the author of the Bradt Guide to Venezuela and has been travelling in Venezuela for more than 20 years. His talk also gave practical tips on how to minimise the impact on these fragile environments, travel responsibly, and give something back to the local communities.

Press Unit of the Venezuelan Embassy in London
Wednesday, 1 February 2012