When traveling to any country, it is important to get an idea of the local culture and customs before you leave. A place like Cuba, which lacks many modern conveniences a lot of us are accustomed to, takes some extra…
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TIPS FOR TRAVELING TO CUBA AS AN AMERICAN
“Havana oh na na na.” Definitely a place to leave your heart, and it will take everything to not caption your Instagram photos with this song. A country that has remained elusive, mysterious, and exotic to Americans for decades, Cuba…
VIÑALES, CUBA: EXPLORING THE TOBACCO PLANTATIONS
When planning their Cuban vacation most think of Havana as their most anticipated city. However, I found the most magic in Viñales. Viñales is an absolute must for the outdoorsy traveler. Just a 3-hour bumpy Viazul bus ride from Havana, these…
10 INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOTS IN HAVANA, CUBA
Havana, the capital city of Cuba, is a photographer’s paradise. From colorful buildings, to vintage cars, to Cuban cigars, Havana takes you to a different world in a different era. As you plan for your trip, be sure to add…
VINALES: CUBA’S MOST UNDERRATED CITY
By far my favorite city on the island, Viñales possesses everything Cuba has to offer. From smoking cigars on horseback, to exploring its islands via swimming and diving, you can go ahead and forget about Havana, that city of dust, rubble,…
13 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TRAVEL TO CUBA
Cuba is on the cusp of some huge changes due to recent improved relations with the United States, and has quickly popped up on everybody’s 2017 travel list. It won’t be long before scores of tourists shift Cuba’s culture and…
OFF THE TOURIST TRAIL IN CIENFUEGOS & TRINIDAD, CUBA
Cuba is a time-machine, an old-fashioned movie and wears its rich history on every corner. People have said it before and they will say it again, being in Cuba is like stepping back in time. The vibrant culture was contagious…
STEP BACK IN TIME TO THE 1950’s IN HAVANA, CUBA!
It’s a been a dream of mine to visit Cuba since I was a little girl and my dad would tell me stories of Fidel and Che. With the recent news that Americans can fly to Cuba, under small restrictions,…