Curious Facts From a Rum and Cigar Tour in Cuba
When you take a rum and cigar tour in Cuba, it feels like taking a step back in time. Sure, everyone says that about…
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Che Guevara and the Universal Language of Lust
Cuban revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara, legend and icon, was a mango. The three of us enthusiastically agreed on that. Our guide on a private tour…
The Colourful Town in Cuba You Probably Haven’t Heard Of (Yet)
You may have heard about the town of Trinidad in Cuba, but chances are you haven't heard about Remedios. Trinidad is a tourist hotspot and…
How To Plan The Perfect Do-Nothing Beach Vacation
Once in awhile, we all need to plan the perfect beach vacation so we can take time out and do nothing. I'm talking about a…
Should You Book a Havana Tour on the “I Know a Guy” System?
In Cuba, it seems, everyone knows a guy. I recently visited Cuba on a short, last minute vacation package to Varadero. I really wanted to…
Photos of the Week: People Watching in Cuba
I was looking for a baseball game. Well, anything really, to take me beyond the throngs of tourists in old Havana and Trinidad. Something that…
Glimpses of Two Unique Heritage Cities in Cuba
I did something in Cuba I rarely do. I booked a bus tour. As a Canadian, I've visited Cuba several times, but I had yet…
The Beautiful Blues of Varadero, Cuba
Much has been written about Varadero beach in Cuba: That it's not the "real Cuba". That it's too touristy. That it's one of the most…
Photo of the Week: Smokin’ in Havana
I rarely pay people to pose for photos. But in Havana, Cuba, these cigar-smoking women are icons - - it's a shot I couldn't resist.…
A Toast To Hemingway’s Haunts in Havana, Cuba
Want to make a toast at one of the Hemingway bars in Havana, Cuba? This wine is too good for toast-drinking, my dear. You don't…
Photos of the Week: El Patio in Havana, Cuba
Don't you just love a public square? Especially one with a genteel spot like this to sit and sip and watch the world go by.…
Photos of the Week: Classic Cars of Cuba
It may look like a movie set for a 1950s' flick, but this is real life in Havana, Cuba. The classic cars on the streets…