Casa Particulares in Cuba: Know Before You Go

If you want to experience something of the real life of Cubans, the best places to stay are casas particulares (private houses licensed to o...

Common Scams in Cuba and How to Avoid Them

Cuba is an amazing country, and I always recommend visiting it. I have travelled widely through it and what I have learned the hard way is t...

Tips for Self Driving in Cuba

If you plan on renting a car upon arrival in Havana, know that driving in Cuba requires some advance knowledge and preparation. Below, we’ve...

Unmissable Hikes in Vinales, Cuba

The national park building (near the Hotel Los Jazmines) in Vinales, Cuba has maps and exhibits showing fourteen different excursions. The m...

Common Scams in Cuba and How to Avoid Them

Cuba is an amazing country, and I always recommend visiting it. I have travelled widely through it and what I have learned the hard way is t...

Two Sidewalks in Cuba: Tourists Aren’t as Black as They’re Painted

As Cubans joke, there are two kinds of sidewalks in Cuba; one for tourists (full of sunshine, because they’re eager for it) and one for loca...