Puerto Rico is a small Caribbean island nation with a really cool capital called San Juan, lush rainforests, and vibrant culture. And it has great beaches! But why is Puerto Rico in November such a great idea? I traveled here for over a month in the summer. Although I have to admit I particularly loved…
For a unique and personal experience, instead of getting on the crowded sightseeing boats, skip the lines and bring your friends or family to one of the top-rated private boat tours in Miami. As a dedicated solo traveler who has spent a lot of time in Miami, I have researched the subject thoroughly for our…
About two hours by car east of Havana lies a tiny string of white sand stretching out into the turquoise Atlantic Ocean on the northern shores of Cuba. I have gathered some facts about Varadero that might be nice to know. I have visited Varadero multiple times in the last five years while traveling around Cuba….
Hotel Memories Miramar Havana Resort and Spa is one of the few resort-type hotels in Havana. It has a large garden and pool area, as well as a lot of amenities, and is only a short drive from the vibrant city center of the Cuban capital. I spent a weekend here as part of my…
If you are heading for Cuba soon, you might already be well aware that Cuba is the home of various types of rum and also the creative cradle of several super-famous cocktails of the world. But what is the legal drinking age in Cuba? For most travelers, the legal drinking age anywhere is not an…
Havana is not the only place in Cuba that has nightlife worth exploring. Trinidad Cuba’s nightlife scene is also super vibrant, although on a slightly smaller scale. I have traveled to Cuba regularly for five years and have visited this unique town on the southern coast of Cuba several times since 2019. And I can…
I wrote this Osprey Farpoint 80 review a few years ago, after six months of traveling South America in 2019. Five years later, I still travel the world with this backpack, which is not only great quality but allows me to be a little generous with my packing and shopping while traveling. Here is my long-term…
Do you want to take a Salsa class Havana in Cuba? I did that on my first visit to the Cuban capital, initially quite reluctantly, and this, friends, is my story of how it went (and how to do it yourself if you feel inspired after reading this). When I booked my first trip to…
In Cuba, music and dance are a big part of life; they are everywhere! You will find people doing a mix of Cuban dance styles anywhere around the city. On the street corners, clubs, casas de la musica (there are lots of those), and the unique Callejon de Hamel in the Vedado, Havana. I have…
Are you dreaming of going on a solo trip but getting butterflies or even fear in your stomach just thinking about it? Then you need my excellent guide on how to plan a solo trip (and traveling) like a PRO! Did you know that a staggering 84% of all solo travelers are women? I have…