Episode 48 - Venezuela (Pt. 2)

enOctober 17, 2017

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We are headed back to Venezuela for a second time for this episode of The Lost Geographer Podcast! This time, however, the political situation is a bit more intense than it was when the last episode was recorded. Nevertheless, we get a great glimpse into the country, and to why, according to our guest, the people are so great.

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