The idea of romance can be relative. Some people might find it incredibly romantic when their beloved brings home a pizza without being asked. Other people might need a candlelit room, a bed covered with rose petals, and cheesy love … Read More
Author Archives: Daniel Stretton
Cuba’s Carefree Capital: What Havana Is Known for Other Than Rum and Revolutions
You can probably imagine yourself in Havana right now. Strutting along sun-drenched cobblestone streets as sultry salsa music plays. Yes, it’s going to be like that, but what is Havana know for other than these usual suspects? There are many … Read More
It’s a Secret! Visiting Some Hidden Sights in Havana
There are some sights that have to be seen when you visit a certain destination. You wouldn’t go to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower, and you can’t go to Sydney without seeing the Opera House. Although you would have … Read More
The Top 5 Delicious Cuban Snacks You Have to Try
Do your eating habits change when you travel? Maybe you like to dive straight in and taste the local delicacies, no matter how weird they might seem. Deep fried grasshoppers in Thailand anyone? Live baby shrimps in Japan? Maybe you … Read More
A Havana Tour for Your Taste Buds: The Top 10 Paladares in Cuba
Cuba used to have a reputation for being a bit grim as far as dining options were concerned. This was both unpleasant and illogical for visitors, since the island had access to an abundance of fresh produce, not to mention … Read More
10 Spanish Phrases You Should Know While You are in Cuba
The language barrier can be both enjoyable and frustrating when you travel to a different country. It can be particularly difficult when you travel to Asia or the Middle East – filled with exotic lands that use an entirely different … Read More
5 of the Best Views of Havana, Cuba
When you travel to a new city, you are going to end up taking a whole bunch of photos. Looking at someone else’s holiday photos used to be considered to be a chore, but now you just end up posting … Read More
The Dark and Fascinating History of the Morro Castle Cuba
Most contemporary buildings won’t stand the test of time. Think of the apartments and office buildings in your town. Do you think people will be coming from all over the world to see them in a few hundred years? Most … Read More
The Beauty of the Casa Particular: The Only Accommodation You’ll Need in Cuba
Where do you like to stay when you take a vacation? Maybe it’s not a proper vacation for you unless you’re staying in a luxury hotel with 24 hour room service and designer bedsheets with an astronomically high thread count. … Read More
The Cost of Paradise: How Much Money to Bring to Cuba
The question of how much money to bring to Cuba is a complicated one. There are two schools of thought on this matter. There are those who like to wander off the beaten path and have a near phobia of … Read More