Destination: Cuba

There are [15] stories and [488] photos from Cuba

Epic colonial architecture, libidinous young salsa dancers, Che Guevara murals, white-powder sandy beaches, swaying fields of sugar cane - the images of Cuba are as transfixing as they are timeless. This is an island of unique historical heritage floating amid a sea of encroaching globalisation. Travel in Cuba can involve anything from sipping mojittos at an all-inclusive resort in Varadero to scraping the spit and sawdust off your shoes outside the Casa de las Tradiciones in Santiago. The burgeoning tourist sector rubs up against the Cuba of communist myth.

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Cuba

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 | By kirill | Views [62]

"Unbelievable! In this country there is no gasoline, but cars are all over the road... There`s no food, but everybody is cooking dinner ... They have no money, but everybody is dancing and drinking rum ...

Killer in Cuba

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 | By killer_on_the_road | Views [310]

Welcome to Cuba (16 Days) Datum: 18.01.08 – 02.02.08 Tag 1: Havanna ( Flight to Havanna & Party in Verdado!) Tag 2: Havanna (Sightseeing in Central Havanna) Tag 3: Havanna (Sightseeing in Central Havanna) Tag 4: Cienfuegos ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Mojito Madness

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 | By dannygoesdiving | Views [155]

I have 2 ‘best’ mates, Kes (who know works on Turks & Caicos) and Giz, who has lived in Spain for 7 years. I have tried to see Giz at least once a year since he moved, and 2007 was the first year that we did not manage to catch up. So when ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

Happy Birthday Fidel

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 | By boomersontheroad | Views [166]

Happy Birthday Fidel To Havana today. Though Fidel’s 80th birthday party isn’t until Saturday the military will be locking down the entire city tomorrow at midnight – no one will be able to go in or out. We want to be there a day early just in case.... Read more >

Tags: People

Cuba

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 | By nigelb | Views [125]

Laura writes: Cuba has so far been an interesting place, just as I thought it would be all these years. The revolution is everywhere around us; on the billboards, in the music played on the streets, in the names of the hotels ("Habana Libre"... Read more >

Tags: culture

Veredero

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 | By 5amigas | Views [356]

Have to be quick... Veredero was the typical touristy resort. Good to experience some luxury before heading back to havana and then on to guatamala to begin our tour. The beaches are beautiful, the all inclusive resort was great, especially the pina ... Read more >

Tags: Cubana

Trinidad

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 | By 5amigas | Views [294] | Comments [1]

Trinidad was really great. The family who owned the casa we stayed at were so friendly. When we arrived at the bus stop they were waiting with a sign with our names and the old grandpa helped wheel some of our bags in a wheelbarrow to their place. We ... Read more >

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La Habana

Sun, 7 Jan 2007 | By 5amigas | Views [289] | Comments [1]

Well got a bit of catching up to do... Cuba is not the best place for internet... or phones... or atms or generally any sort of modern technology that isn´t at snails pace and ridiculously expensive. Havana was a huge culture shock for everyone- with ... Read more >

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Cuba after Castro

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 | By red24 | Views [1191]

The health of Cuban president Fidel Castro appears to be showing no sign of improvement and, as a result, his 47-year grip on power seems destined to end shortly. On 2 December 2006, Castro’s ill-health prevented him attending a huge military parade ... Read more >

Tags: history, cuba, castro