We spent 12 days in Cuba in June of 2017 and I can’t wait to go back. Havana was our first stop on a seven-month trip around the world. It was such a sweet surprise. Havana will linger within me in the same way that cities like Rome or New York City do. I highly recommend visiting and in the coming weeks I will post some helpful tips to help you make the most out of your trip.
Varadero is a place where very few actual Cubans live. It’s a beautiful white sand beach chock full of resorts — exactly the kind of place I couldn’t wait to leave. To be fair, I’m not a beach gal. If you’re into the beach then you might really enjoy it. My favorite part of visiting…
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We watched the city fade away as our view from the bus window was replaced by vast undeveloped land. I hadn’t realized how busy Havana was until we arrived in Viñales where life slowed waaaayyyyy down. The city is situated in the eastern most province of Cuba, Pinar del Rio Province, which literally translates to…
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First, add Cuba to your bucket list. You’re welcome. I thought I knew a little more about Cuba than my typical level of research. For example, I knew that there had been a revolution in the late 50’s after which Fidel Castro took control and implemented a socialist government. People have told me that it…
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