Havana is known for its colonial architecture, smooth rum and fine cigars. But there is another side of a Hidden Havana that remains concealed unless you know where to look. Magical, mystical, mysterious, pulsating and always fascinating. Cuba off the beaten […]
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THINGS TO DO IN CIENFUEGOS (CUBA): CIENFUEGOS RESTAURANTS AND ATTRACTIONS
Updated January 20, 2020 Of all the things to do in Cienfuegos, perhaps a tour of the architecture is the most interesting. Elegant, refined, sedate, Cienfuegos, (which translates into one hundred fires) is a step back not only in time […]
“DON’T JUST TRAVEL TO CUBA, EXPERIENCE CUBA!” and “110 BEST TRAVEL TIPS”
Want to travel to Cuba and truly experience it? This is the guidebook for you. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate through all aspects of travel to Cuba so you can make the most of your time while in […]
TEN DOS AND DON’TS FOR YOUR TRIP TO CUBA
Updated February 22, 2020. Considering a trip to Cuba? There are several dos and don’ts and Cuba travel tips you need to consider before going. Especially for U.S. citizens. Ever since the U.S. government eased its restrictions on U.S. citizens’ […]
SURPRISING HISTORIC CEMETERIES OF LATIN AMERICA
Exploring historic cemeteries is a great way to understand a little bit of the culture and background of a city. Latin America has many historic and beautiful cemeteries with avenues of majestic mausoleums as well as peaceful churchyards. Take a […]
SANTA CLARA, HOLGUIN AND JIBARA: 3 CHARMING CUBAN TOWNS
Santa Clara, Holguin and Jibara are three Cuban towns that time forgot but you will always remember. Here, time seems to have stopped, but it stopped in an enchanted period of interior patios, leafy central squares and 17th-century churches. As […]
CUBA WI-FI: HOW TO ACCESS THE INTERNET
Updated December 4, 1019 Using Cuba Wi-Fi is, admittedly, a big pain in the neck compared to what one is accustomed to. It can be inconvenient and time-consuming. Here are a few ways to minimize the hassle while accessing Cuba […]
WHAT IT’S REALLY LIKE TO STAY IN A CUBAN CASA PARTICULAR (BandB)
People ask me what it’s REALLY like to stay in a Cuban casa particular. Here is the long and truthful answer with a little bit of personal experience thrown in. TRIAL AND ERROR As a Cuban-American, I’ve been to Cuba […]
UNIQUE CUBAN EXPRESSIONS: WHAT THEY MEAN AND HOW TO USE THEM
Cuban expressions are, well…expressive. I recently overheard a conversation in Spanish between a man and a woman on a Havana street. A “dictionary” translation would sound something like this: Man: “You know, Jose has no delayed steaks because he is […]
7 DELIGHTFUL THINGS TO DO IN VIÑALES, CUBA
Updated June 2020. There are tons of things to do in Viñales, Cuba, the certifiably spectacular town 3 and a half hours west of Havana. How many times have you said, “WOW!, this is the most beautiful place I’ve ever […]
4 CUBAN COCKTAILS THAT CIRCLED THE GLOBE
My article, Four Cuban Cocktails that Circled the Globe, first appeared in The New Worlder. Updated November 4, 2019 Rum: The Common Ingredient in Cuban Cocktails Daiquiri, Mojito, Cuba Libre and Canchanchara — all Cuban beverages and cocktails that conjure […]
CUBA ECOTOURISM IN BEAUTIFUL LAS TERRAZAS, CUBA
Updated January 2020 Las Terrazas, Cuba is a UNESCO biosphere reserve found about an hour west of Havana, on the way to Pinar del Rio, Cuba’s westernmost province. It’s a great place to visit if you’re interested in Cuba ecotourism. […]