Category Archive: CUBA

Don’t Let Frustrations Ruin Your Trip: 4 Tips for Traveling to Cuba

Don’t Let Frustrations Ruin Your Trip: 4 Tips for Traveling to Cuba For all that Cuba is a piece of tropical paradise and an amazing vacation spot, your trip to this place can be ruined quite easily. If you aren’t prepared to some common issues that might occur on this adventure, frustrations, no matter how …

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The 11 Best Places I Visited in 2018

The 11 Best Places I Visited in 2018 As I noted in several recent articles, in 2018 I finished up three years of travels around wonderful Mexico and Central America. More specifically, in 2018 I explored Costa Rica, Panama, northwestern Mexico and Cuba. Following are my favorite 11 places in that region of the world, …

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My 20 Favorite Cities and Towns in 20 Years of Nomadic World Travels

My 20 Favorite Cities and Towns in 20 Years of Nomadic World Travels Although I’m primarily geared towards nature and the great outdoors, I do also love cities and towns. At least great cities & towns. I don’t have any interest in your average, run of the mill town or ugly, nondescript city. I’d rather …

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10 Free Things to do in Havana – Cuba

10 Free Things to do in Havana – Cuba Many visitors to Cuba are surprised at how expensive it can become. Havana, in particular, has many famous attractions, restaurants, bars, tours and activities with entry fees and/or prices that can quickly add up to a lot of money. But it’s also quite easy to visit …

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28 Money Saving Tips for Budget Travel in Cuba

28 Money Saving Tips for Budget Travel in Cuba General Cost-Cutting Tips 1. Visit in off-season = May/June and Sept/October Like travel to just about any country, during low travel season prices of accommodation, tours & activities and possibly even meals are often considerably lower than in high season. In addition, you’ll be able to …

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Cost of Budget Travel in Cuba in 2018

Cost of Budget Travel in Cuba in 2018 I just traveled around Cuba for one entire month. As a budget traveler, I was relieved to find that Cuba is easily affordable, even for shoe-string budget travelers. It’s quite easy to eat cheaply, find inexpensive dorm beds & private rooms, enjoy all sorts of free & …

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Observations on the Cuban People

Observations on the Cuban People I just spent one full month exploring the tropical Caribbean island of Cuba. I spent about half my time in intriguing Havana and the other two weeks visiting some of the island’s most popular destinations – Vinales, Trinidad and Cienfuegos. Throughout my trip, I watched locals in all sorts of …

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I’m 50/50 on Cuba…

I’m 50/50 on Cuba…   I just spent one full month exploring the intriguing island-nation of Cuba. I visited all the main tourist destinations, including Havana, Vinales, Trinidad, Cienfuegos and a couple tropical beaches near those latter cities.   I traveled at a leisurely pace, staying considerably longer in each destination than most visitors, who …

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NEWS: I’m back from Cuba!

NEWS: I’m back from Cuba! I just spent the entire month of October exploring the intriguing tropical Caribbean island-nation of Cuba. With its gorgeous, colorful iconic vintage cars from the 1950s; crumbling historic architecture, varied museums and centuries-old stone forts, Havana is one of the world’s most interesting and unique cities. I spent half my …

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Preparing to Visit Cuba – For Americans

Preparing to Visit Cuba – For Americans In case you weren’t aware, it is now legal for Americans to visit Cuba, even as independent travelers. In fact, several major US airlines have regular direct flights from various cities around the US to/from Cuba. However, there are some very critical issues you need to know about …

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