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Delibes 8 Jun 2013 09:20

A little late, but the accident stopped things so suddenly I had to take a break to recover. The article about my experience in Venezuela was so lengthy I had to divide it into three parts. On this first part, I narrate everything ranging from my departure from Medellín to my arrival to the town of San Cristóbal... enjoy! :)

THIS EUROPEAN LIFE
THE GREAT VENEZUELAN ADVENTURE, PART ONE

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Delibes 10 Jun 2013 19:54

Time for part two!

THIS EUROPEAN LIFE:
The Great Venezuelan Adventure (II)

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Delibes 13 Jun 2013 16:16

One... two... and third release of my doings in Venezuela. Wrapping up the adventure now! Following next, will be a series called "Red Plate Diaries" on the process of setting up my import/export company, "Oliden Group", and a tour around Spain looking for cars!

THIS EUROPEAN LIFE
The Great Venezuelan Adventure (III)

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Delibes 18 Jun 2013 20:38

The expedition is officially over. This post, one of the most emotive I have written in a while, addresses the change from PanAmerican adventurer to a new encounter with my birthplace. Deciding to stop was a tough decision, but one that I do not regret, nonetheless. Re-discovering home is something I needed to come to terms with, and now it has been the best time to do so.

From here on, I will be posting my adventures as I hunt for vehicles all over Europe in a series of posts called "Red Plate Diaries", named after the particularly colored dealer plates in Spain. I am sure you will enjoy my European tour as much as you have enjoyed my adventures on the PanAm!

My business, Oliden Group, has a facebook page where you can keep track of the vehicles (and other products) I will export to the USA. Who knows? Maybe you'd like to buy one! :)

This European Life: A New Beginning

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Delibes 11 Jul 2013 12:26

Well... now that I am back in Spain not much has been going on. In my recovery I have founded Oliden Group, shipped my first G-Wagen (due at the end of this month) and dedicated myself to polish up my automotive journalism. Having shared the classroom with many a hipster, I though it was about time to write an article on hipsterdom and vehicles!

THIS EUROPEAN LIFE: The Top 15 Quintessentially Hipster Cars

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Expect an article at the beginning of this month narrating the Mercedes Gelandewagen odyssey, from its purchase to its arrival to the US!

Delibes 26 Feb 2014 00:08

Oh, hold on! What's this? IT'S A NEW UPDATE! 8 months later, I am back in the game and stronger than ever. This European Life travels again, and will be on the road soon!

THIS EUROPEAN LIFE: Spanish Quicksand

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Delibes 28 Jun 2014 16:59

Talk about four intense months. In less than half a year I have moved to Dubai, worked in China and lost my job. Still in a better position than when I started, but not without its share of hardship. It never gets easier!

THIS EUROPEAN LIFE: Llorente of Arabia

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Delibes 19 Jan 2015 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by edcarls (Post 9349474)
Thanks for posting your adventures.

I wish you much luck and success in your next move.

These days I've been remembering a lot of the good old times down the PanAmerican. So, two years later, I present you with a lot of material that was kept secret when the Gullwing story was published.

Are you ready for a trip down Memory Lane into the Cave of Wonders?

This European Life: Cuba 300SL Gullwing Galore

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James Rothwell 28 Jan 2015 06:45

Interesting reading your experiences in Dubai, a tale which I've heard so many times.
Hope you found something better, onwards and upwards.

Delibes 24 Jul 2015 22:31

Thank you James! Over time, one learns to get over that kind of stressful experience and keep things simple. Which leads me to... an update! Last year's hardship with a big surprise at the end.


THIS EUROPEAN LIFE: Times for Reflection


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