Written by: Candice at CS Ginger Explore the vibrant reefs and shipwrecks of Marathon, Florida! The Sunshine State is not only one of the most popular vacation destinations in the US because of its beaches and temperatures, but it is also home to spectacular snorkeling locations. All the way (almost) to the bottom, you find…
Puerto Rico is a small Caribbean island nation with a really cool capital called San Juan, lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and vibrant culture. But why is Puerto Rico in November such a great idea, including for solo travelers? I traveled here for over a month in the summer (yep, during the wet season). Although I…
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….
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 in Havana 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…
Are you dreaming of going on your first solo trip but getting butterflies or even fear in your stomach just thinking about it? Then you need my comprehensive guide on how to plan a solo trip (and travel) like a PRO! I have traveled solo as a female for close to 3 decades! And I…
If you are already a scuba diver or just an adventurous traveler, you might want to explore the underwater world diving in Cuba when you visit. One brilliant dive location in Cuba is Playa Giron, super close to the infamous Bay of Pigs along the southern shores of the island. Diving in Playa Giron is…
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…