Where to Go in Havana? What to See and The Best Bars
Are you someone who generally abstains from alcohol? Perhaps you’re someone whose drinking only takes place when you’re on vacation. After all, the consumption of alcohol can be a cultural experience when you’re in a foreign country. What, the Oktoberfest only sells one litre beers? Sure, no problem… have one, or two, or seven. It’s […]
The Peace and Beauty of Havana’s Colon Cemetery
Is it unusual that graveyards and cemeteries can be immensely popular tourist attractions? And yet this is exactly what has happened to many such places around the world. The mammoth Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris can quite literally be clogged by visitors in the summer months, all diligently studying maps that will lead them to […]
6 Sensational (Kind of) Hidden Sights in Havana
You should really be wary of any article that purports to tell you about the hidden places in a certain destination. Hey, so who wants to know about 6 hidden sights in Havana? In many instances, the so-called hidden places that are written about are… well, not all that hidden. You might go to these […]
A Town Unspoiled by Tourism: Welcome to Matanzas Cuba
If you’re a seasoned tourist, you will know that there is one thing that can easily damage the experience of being a tourist. Can you guess what it is? Yes, that’s correct… it’s other tourists. Most alluring photos of stunning tourist attractions are taken with selective angles at opportunistic times that manage to crop out […]
The Easy Guide to Booking a Casa Particular in Cuba
Booking your accommodation for a holiday can almost bring on an anxiety attack. How big are the rooms? How old are the photos of the hotel? What is the difference between a Junior Presidential Suite and a Junior Prime Ministerial Suite? Shouldn’t we just stay home and drink wine instead of going on holiday? The […]
5 Secret Places in Havana Which You’ve May Never Heard Of
You probably know of some amazing hidden spaces in your own town or city. Places that only a handful of other people know about. Places that would stay out of the guidebooks about your home. OK, so not every town or city has a guidebook, and sometimes this is for the best (which you will […]
Havana Architecture: The History of the City Through Its Buildings
Some forms of government have a lot to answer for when it comes to a lack of imagination in architecture. The finger could be pointed at a number of the former communist states of Europe. Say what you like about the politics that were at play, but gosh, a lot of the architecture was boring. […]
What Are The Best Activities to Do With Children When Visiting Havana?
The Cuban capital might not seem like a place with a lot of obvious kid-friendly activities, but this is not the case. Kids will delight in doing many of the things you’ll want to do, such as strolling around Havana’s Old Town and delighting in the beauty of the vibrantly coloured and yet somewhat disheveled […]
How to Spend a Romantic Holiday in Havana
Paris might be internationally regarded as the city of love, and this is one of the key contributing factors to a condition known as Paris syndrome. Have you heard of it? It’s classified as a transient psychological disorder that affects a small number of visitors to the French capital when they realise that Paris… well… […]
9 Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Next Trip To Cuba
There are some currency quirks and general money matters that you really need to be aware of when you travel. Sure, you need some of the local currency, but even that might not feel like it’s so important. In many destinations you can still just pay with your credit or debit card as you would […]