An independent journal/Venezuela, 2026
Venezuela.Beyond the
headlines.
I travelled alone through 40 countries. Venezuela was the one I couldn’t leave behind.
Journalism, unexpected friendships, and everyday life in a country that keeps surprising me.
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01 / On the roadI’m Benito, a British-American who left university to travel solo. Summers farming oysters in Duxbury, Massachusetts, funded the journey. Journalism on the road became my way forward.
After 40 countries, I fell in love with Venezuela: the most spectacular, fascinating, misunderstood place I’d ever seen. The landscapes, the food, the diversity of its culture—and, above all, the people who welcome me like family.
02 / From my field notebook
A country.
A thousand ways in.
“It’s like being a unicorn.”
That’s how it sometimes feels to be a gringo here: curiosity, warmth, and a conversation that turns into a friendship. These are a few of the people and places from my journey.
A stranger, then one of the gang.
Spending time with Pemón children. Everyday encounters are at the heart of what I want to document.
The river, in good company.
With the boat guides in Venezuela. Getting to know a place starts with the people who help you find your way.
A moment beneath Angel Falls.
Taking in one of the places that made me fall in love with this country. A photograph only tells part of it.
03 / A connection that continues
Stories connect us.
So can a little help.
Friendships in Venezuela grew into a personal relief project. Support the official fundraiser, or read about the project and how contributions are documented.
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