Don’t Get Jealous! 20 Photos of Cuba That Will Make You Book Your Flight Right Now
Once upon a time, looking at someone else’s holiday photos was seen as a chore. This is because you had to sit down and physically look at each photo, usually while arranging your face in a way that made it look like you were interested. This suitable facial expression got more difficult the more photos […]
Shopping in Havana: An Exercise in Enjoyment, Rather Than Endurance
Is shopping something to be endured or enjoyed? If you’re shopping in Havana, trust us, it’s going to be the latter (even if you’re someone who generally needs to be dragged kicking and screaming into a shopping mall). Because shopping in the Cuban capital is a vastly different experience to the sanitised, same old shopping […]
Seven Days in Havana: A Wonderful Week in the Cuban Capital
You might think that seven days in Havana will be enough to see the best that the Cuban capital has to offer. You will certainly be able to see a lot, since in the grand scheme of things, Havana is not a huge city. But when your time in the city is winding up, you […]
Beyond the Luxury: Amazing Places to Visit in Varadero
If Varadero is your first port of call upon arrival in Cuba, you might be a little surprised. This is not the beautifully dilapidated and vibrantly coloured Cuba that has graced countless holiday brochures. It’s still stunning though, with stretches of white sand and more luxury resorts than you can count. These resorts are geared […]
Explore Cuba by Yourself: 8 Top Tips for the Solo Adventurer
There are some countries where it’s kind of easy to be a solo traveller. If you go the UK or New Zealand, you’re going to be just fine. Both countries are compact and easy enough to navigate, and everyone speaks English. There are also places like Denmark, which is again compact and easy to navigate. […]
Those Magnificent Mojitos: The Best Bars in Havana
What’s your drink of choice when you head out for an evening on the town? If you’re on a budget, then you might stick to good old beer, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Perhaps cocktails are your preferred indulgence? While we don’t want to encourage binge drinking, if you tend to enjoy a number […]
Romance and Romanticism: The Most Romantic Spots in All of Havana
The idea of romance can be relative. Some people might find it incredibly romantic when their beloved brings home a pizza without being asked. Other people might need a candlelit room, a bed covered with rose petals, and cheesy love songs playing softly on the stereo. There’s something about going on holiday that puts you […]
Cuba’s Carefree Capital: What Havana Is Known for Other Than Rum and Revolutions
You can probably imagine yourself in Havana right now. Strutting along sun-drenched cobblestone streets as sultry salsa music plays. Yes, it’s going to be like that, but what is Havana know for other than these usual suspects? There are many layers to the Cuban capital, a place with a history that is rich and sometimes […]
It’s a Secret! Visiting Some Hidden Sights in Havana
There are some sights that have to be seen when you visit a certain destination. You wouldn’t go to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower, and you can’t go to Sydney without seeing the Opera House. Although you would have to be pretty darn lost if you didn’t see these things, since they’re such an […]
Great Reasons to Travel to Cuba in 2017 (Not That You Need Much Convincing)
What will 2017 bring for you? Another year older, but perhaps not as much wiser as you were hoping. Another batch of New Year’s resolutions that were unceremoniously ditched by the first weekend in January. And no, walking to the front door to greet the pizza delivery guy does not count as exercise. Perhaps 2017 […]