I am comfortably seated in the blue and white Viazul long-haul bus going from Havana to Santa Clara, one of the most revolutionary cities in the revolutionary nation of Cuba. In Santa Clara, I plan to visit La Loma’s battlegrounds, Che Guevara’s mausoleum, and the museum of the derailed train. Lunch is packed, and I…
The best resort I have ever stayed at in Cuba is a small “boutique” all-inclusive resort in Cayo Santa Maria along the northern shores of Cuba. Intimate ambiance, amazing a la carte dining, stunning environment, great service, and I even had my own butler! I traveled here from Havana and stayed for a couple of…
Cayo Santa Maria is a chain of three interconnected, beautiful Caribbean islands off the northern coast of Cuba, facing the Atlantic Ocean. These cayos are dedicated to pampering resort experiences, incredible beaches, and stunning surroundings. I have been traveling to Cuba regularly for five years and have been scuba diving in different locations. This time, I…
Jamaica is a rebel country that grooves to its own reggae beat, unlike any other. It’s vibrant, lazy, and full of soul, just like a slow Sunday morning. Incredibly chill. Are you asking yourself (or the internet) “Is Jamaica worth visiting? Well, yes, I say it is. Jamaica has a bit of everything and is…
From my balcony just on the eastern border of New Kingston city district in Kingston, Jamaica, I have had a perfect view of a bluish-green mountain range in the distance for a week. I really wanted to do a Blue Mountains private tour. Every morning, I could see the magic misty atmosphere, transparent clouds dancing…
Although Kingston is not Bob Marley’s birthplace, this wide, hot, busy city is scattered with memorabilia of this treasured world-famous reggae singer. A lot of the places and Kingston Jamaica tours you embark on will testify to that! Not just the Bob Marley Museum but also bmurals and pieces of art, like the strong sculpture…
One of the most beautiful destinations in Jamaica is Ocho Rios on the northern shores, and there is a myriad of fun adventure excursions in Ocho Rios to explore when visiting Jamaica. I traveled around Jamaica for about six weeks and spent about a week in Ocho Rios. Naturally, I embarked on lots of adventures,…
You may have heard that there is no wifi in Cuba or that connecting to the internet is difficult. Well, that is still kind of true, with some modifications, as things are changing slowly but surely. I have traveled to Cuba regularly for five years, often working online with Cuban Wi-Fi, and that has not…
The first time I visited Havana five years ago, I felt completely lost when my classic American car taxi driver started meandering through the narrow streets of the old city, a historic part of Cuba’s capital. Imagine five years later, I feel quite at home in the same streets, having been based there for long…
What is Cuba known for other than Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, and the revolution? After traveling regularly to Cuba for five years, speaking the Cuban language (and the slang), and being based in Old Havana for two years, I am starting to get a whiff of the complicated, versatile picture. Being a bit of a…