Hurricane season in Cuba
The news in September 2017 was so disturbing because not only that it was hurricane season in Cuba but a storm called Irma rushed through the island. Reports of the damage glued me to the TV screens for hours. The monster storm was tearing off roofs, wrecking the power grid, and damaging crops for a […]
Things to do in Trinidad Cuba
Here are things to do in Trinidad Cuba since there really is a lot to see here. Even though Havana is not to be missed, it’s not the only place to visit. One of the reasons one comes to the island, besides beaches, rum, and samba, is the legacy of Che Guevara, the famous guerrilla […]
Cars in Cuba: Things to know
Cars in Cuba are deservedly regarded as true landmarks of the country. Since the energy crises of the late 1980s, when the Soviet Union and eastern European countries stopped supplying Cuba with the petrol it needed, “every possible means of transport has been used to get around the island”. I read this in a guidebook […]
Things to do in Havana
Here are things to do in Havana after we covered what to see in Old Havana in the previous post. Remember that we were strolling around this old part of the Cuban capital? Well, we’ll just keep walking, since there are some beautiful spots to see in the Centro Habana. The next neighborhood, the very […]
What to see in Old Havana
The time has come in this travel series from Cuba for a post on what to see in Old Havana. This part of the city is so picturesque that it’s a must-see when traveling to the island. I took a short ride from my Varadero hotel every chance I got to visit different landmarks. I […]
The mesmerizing Cuba beaches
I heard a lot about Cuba beaches before I came here and it was all true. The island is located in the Mexican Gulf, its shores are splashed by the Caribbean Sea, so you can immediately picture its landscape – the blue sky, beautiful horizon, crystal clear waters, white sands, and that incredible turquoise sea […]
Cuban rum: Things to know
Cuban rum has been popular since the 1500s. The one pirates loved and drank a lot is not the same as the one we can buy. (And I didn’t know anything about Cuban rum before I came to the country.) That ancient one was bitter and with a high percentage of alcohol. Still, pirates did […]
Hemingway in Cuba
You can’t really come to Havana without tracing the path of Ernest Hemingway in Cuba. The great American author fell in love with the island during his first visit in 1932 and was initially attracted by the fishing he enjoyed so much. But it wasn’t until 1939 that he decided to move here. He bought […]
Transportation in Cuba: Driving in a sidecar
I wanted to write a few tips on things to do in Havana first, but I just couldn’t wait to tell you about my lovely tour around the city and the transportation in Cuba in general. So, we will start with a sidecar motorcycle. And Hemingway. And some colorful street art… You don’t think that […]
Cuba Interesting facts
First, we will cover some of the Cuba Interesting Facts that one should know before traveling here. Right now, I’m sitting at a local cafe in Belgrade, Serbia, sipping lemonade, and, conveniently enough, they are playing a song from the Buena Vista Social Club. My memories from Cuba immediately rushed in. And let me tell […]
It’s Cuba vacation time
Cuba Vacation It’s Cuba vacation time whenever you need a bright sunshine, blue skies, turquoise waters, and a beach cocktail with the sound of salsa in the background. Welcome to the special travel series dedicated to my first Cuba vacation. This travelogue will help you immerse into the charming streets of Havana, stroll around the traditional […]