Cemeteries are not usually at the top of travel itineraries. Some people are spooked by them, but others know that they hold a treasure trove of history and can be a surprisingly satisfying part of their trip. We’ve put together […]
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OLD HAVANA SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR – WITH MAP
Updated October 2020 An Old Havana self guided walking tour – with a map – is the best way to see Havana, the capital of Cuba. The far eastern section of the city known as Habana Vieja or Old Havana […]
THE PERFECT CUBA ITINERARY: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Updated November 21, 2019 If you want the perfect Cuba itinerary for a truly unforgettable trip, you’ve come to the right place. Cuba’s history, rich cultural heritage and proximity to the U.S. make it unique, unlike anyplace you have ever […]
HIDDEN HAVANA: WAY OFF THE BEATEN PATH.
Updated November 2020. Havana is known for its colonial architecture, smooth rum and fine cigars. The best way to experience classic Havana is to take a self-guided walk in the old city center known as Habana Vieja (Old Havana.) But […]
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 July 21, 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 GIBARA: 3 CHARMING CUBAN TOWNS
Updated July, 2020 Santa Clara, Holguin and Gibara 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 […]
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 […]