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…
If you are already a scuba diver or just an adventurous traveler, you might want to explore the underwater world diving in Cuba as well. One brilliant experience is Playa Giron diving in the Bay of Pigs along the southern shores of Cuba. Diving in Playa Giron is one of many good scuba diving options where…
Catedral de San Cristobal, or San Cristobal Cathedral, is one of eleven catholic cathedrals in Cuba. Among all the magnificent buildings in Havana, this religious center is one of the most popular ones to visit, and I totally see why. I love to visit this important and beautiful place every now and then during my…