Art Galleries are all over Havana, which is super famous for its art scene, not to mention the street art that you can see everywhere if you have a curious eye! After traveling to Havana and Cuba regularly for five years, I still love to walk the streets and soak up the ambiance, especially in…
Let’s face it, shopping mecca is not the first word that comes to mind when you think about the Cuban capital. But there are shops in Havana, so don’t panic. Supermarkets in Havana are not like supermarkets anywhere else, and the malls are not like malls either. Or shops, or shopping in any form. I was based…
The currency system in Cuba has given visitors headaches for years, so it is not at all strange that you are wondering what the currency in Cuba is. After traveling to Cuba for five years, I have learned everything about money in Cuba, how and where to exchange currency, official and unofficial currency rates, and…
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…
If there is one place to consider chill lounging for a few days in Cuba, it is in one of the best all inclusive resorts in Varadero, a peninsula on a tiny string of white sand and palms on the northern Cuban shore. Over the course of five years, I have visited Varadero often and…
After traveling to Cuba regularly for five years and exploring the island extensively, I wanna share my advice on the best things to do in Varadero when you visit. Mostly known for its lush all-inclusive resorts, paradise beaches, and chill holiday lifestyle, you can stay entertained inside a luxurious resort your whole vacation. This largest…
These little minimalist travel essentials and accessories may not actually save your life, but smart tech stuff and cool travel accessories are super helpful for friction-free and easy-peasy journeys! There is a myriad of smart little life-savers out there, invented by people who have traveled the hard way before you. These are my favorite travel essential accessories…
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…