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Brought to you by Penguin.

The wonderful new book from Britain's best-loved travel writer.

In February 2025, Michael Palin travelled to Venezuela to get a sense of what life is like in one of South America's most culturally rich, vibrant but also troubled nations. In the journal he kept during his trip he gives a vivid account of the towns and cities he visited, the landscapes he travelled through, and the people he met.

Permeated with his warmth and humour, this is a vivid and varied portrait of a complex country from the best-selling author of Great Uncle Harry and Into Iraq.

© Michael Palin 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

 Americas South America Travel Writing & Commentary
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Michael captures the essence of a place so brilliantly, with his descriptions of little details of people and places, and even when all is not as beautiful as it might be, he is kind while being honest. A delight

Honesty & captured detail

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Michael Palin did not know how relevant his audiobook would become a year later when the US captured Maduro and his wife and took them to America. The book not only provides beautiful descriptions of Venezuela but also reflects thoughtfully on its history and politics. As ever, Michael Palin’s voice lends a magic to the book.

More than the usual Michael Palin

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Another interesting and mind broadening book. Thoroughly enjoyable and well written account of travel to this country.

Excellent

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I feel a sequel coming given what happened on 03/01/26. Will be exciting to hear what happens next.

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