It wasn’t always this way, and prior to the Cuban Revolution the island nation was seen as a place of heavy indulgence, with wealthy Americans sweeping into the ritzy bars and restaurants of Havana and enjoying every delicious treat that … Read More
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Planning Your Island Getaway: The 5 Best Cities to Visit in Cuba
In terms of actual square miles, Cuba is not that big. It’s an island, and so you should take the time to see as much of it as possible. Travel by bus so that you have a chance to see … Read More
Street Food in Havana: What You Need to Try, and What You Need to Avoid
Are you the sort of person who likes a bit of adventure when they eat? This is easiest to do while taking a vacation, and particularly when you brave the street food on offer in various cities around the world. … Read More
Is Cuba Safe for Tourists? The Facts of the Matter
When you’re in a foreign country you want to do your best to not look like a tourist. While you might not be able to look like a true local, you want to at least look like you know where … Read More
A Guide to Vibrant Vedado Havana
When exploring a new city, do you walk purposefully from location to location, dutifully checking things off on a list as you see them (and almost certainly take a photo)? Or do you just wander aimlessly, soaking up the atmosphere … Read More
More Than Mojitos: Exploring the Big Brands and Boutique Beers in Cuba
Sampling the local beers is one of the (many) fun things about taking a holiday. What is considered to be a fancy imported beer in your country (and is priced accordingly) is just the local stuff when on holiday. In … Read More
Cuba Transportation: A Guide to Long Distance Bus Travel on the Island
The extended bus ride has gone the way of the dinosaur in many parts of the world but it still holds the crown in Cuba transportation. A long distance bus ride is not really necessary in many parts of the … Read More
A Day Trip Through Paradise: Havana to Varadero
Your senses can be overwhelmed when you visit a truly exotic city. Everything is so beautifully, wonderfully different. You feel like you could spend the rest of your days here and still not see everything. Having said that, it can … Read More
Too Young for Cigars and Cocktails: The Best of Havana for Kids
What comes to mind when you think of a holiday in Havana? Smoking a massive cigar, sipping some utterly delicious (and rather potent) cocktails before salsa dancing until the sun comes up? These stereotypes can certainly be indulged in when … Read More
Shop ‘Til You Drop in Such a Lovely Spot: Havana Markets You Need to Know About
There’s so much more to shopping in Cuba than wondering how much rum and cigars you can sneak back into your home country. Seriously though, please check the regulations with your home country, as you don’t want those sensational brown … Read More