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…
Going for a daycation to Miami and wondering how to do the city in one day that gets you the best of everything during your one day in Miami? I have traveled to Miami for long periods of time over several years, and I have found out I love this vibrant southern city with its…
So you have made the excellent choice to take the journey to experience Cuba finally, but what should you do? As a solo female traveler, I have traveled to Cuba regularly for five years. Based on my adventures and experiences, I have made sure this 7 days in Cuba itinerary suggests some of the most…
The small size aside (60.000 inhabitants!), Grand Cayman is a stunning Caribbean destination and has “it all”: nature adventures, sea adventures, paradisiacal beaches, culinary highs, and a bit of city life in George Town. Fun fact: did you also know that the Cayman Islands lies just over a hundred miles south of Cuba, just below…
On one of my first trips when I was very young, I gave 20 pounds to a homeless lady in London, and she started to cry. I remember being a bit taken aback and confused, a young gal, and super privileged (although I didn’t really know that yet). Why is travel important, you ask? At…
Unless you have unlimited luggage space or are heading directly to a one-stop destination for your travels, you will be smart to pack these critical travel essentials for women for your next journey. I have traveled full-time since 2020, and I have learned a lot the hard way about smart travel. Having a travel kit…
Are solo holidays to Cuba a good idea? Fun? Even for women, is it safe? After traveling solo to Cuba for five years as a woman from Scandinavia, let me help you put your mind at ease. Yes, solo holidays to Cuba are a good idea. It will be fun, and it is safe. When…
Are you city sleek who would mainly prefer to explore the infamous city of Havana on your Cuba holiday but would also like to get a sneak peek at what is outside the city limits? Day trips from (or in) Havana are the answer! After traveling to Cuba regularly for five years, I have taken…
Wondering how to get a tourist card for Cuba (also called a Cuban tourist visa) for your once-in-a-lifetime Cuba holiday? You are at the right place! I have traveled to Cuba for five years and entered Cuba at least two dozen times, including from the United States, so I have done that process a few…