The currency system in Cuba has given visitors headaches for years, so it is not at all strange that you are wondering what the current Cuba currency is. After traveling to Cuba regularly for five years, I have learned everything about money in Cuba, how and where to exchange currency, official and unofficial currency rates,…
The best restaurants in Havana come in many forms, from epic high-end incredible venues to eat with superb service and heavenly dining to local Cuban joints where the ambiance is what will excite you. After traveling to Cuba for five years and staying in Havana for long periods of time, I have visited a wide…
Cuba is home to the third-longest coral reef in the world, behind the Australian Great Barrier Reef and the Belize Reef, which makes scuba diving in Varadero (and other places) in Cuba a great holiday adventure. As a PADI advanced diver, I have been scuba diving here several times in the last few years, and…
Over the course of more than five years, I have been based in Havana for long periods of time, visited Varadero many times and tested, I believe, the best all inclusive resorts in Varadero. I can tell you that if you are looking for a pampering all-inclusive Caribbean holiday in Cuba, Varadero is the place…
Varadero, Cuba, is the largest resort area in the entire Caribbean, and in this article, you will find out the best things to do in Varadero, whether you travel by yourself, with the love of your life, or with friends and family. After traveling to Cuba regularly for over five years, I have visited Varadero many…
These little minimalist travel accessories may not literally save your life, but smart tech stuff and cool travel accessories will clearly be a “life saver” in the less literal sense! There exist a myriad of smart little life-savers out there, invented by people who have traveled the hard way before you. To help you choose and…
No, Kizomba is not the same as Zumba, the workout routine you can do in millions of gyms across the world. Not even close. The Kizomba is floating across the floor in a perfect symphony with your partner, connected to the music and each other, communicating without words entirely. Originating from Angola, this beautiful dance…
Being a dedicated extranjera, traveling to Havana for longer periods, I have loads of hard-hitting reasons why you should visit Cuba if you need some help with the arguments. This intriguing island nation with a unique history, beautiful nature, interesting architecture, and gorgeous beaches is one of the most fascinating places on the planet. As…
One excursion in Cuba I recommend is traveling from Havana to Santa Clara. Among the facts about Santa Clara Cuba that might interest you is that Che Guevara is buried here in an impressive mausoleum. When I visited Santa Clara in Cuba, I took the bus from Havana and explored the town for a few…
Cayo Santa Maria Cuba is the name of one of three small paradisiacal Caribbean islands, or keys, that makeup what is called Cayos de Villa Clara, off the northern coast of the Cuban main island. I spent a couple of weeks here, and it is truly a tropical haven with nothing but dreamy beaches and…