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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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Thu, 2 Feb 2012 | By mr306 | Views [19]
Cuba was blast with the most beautiful beaches ive seen! the only downfall is the lack of interent in the country which is no problem when your there short term but makes trying to stay there longer much more dificult. So with that said it's off to Mexico, ... Read more >
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 | By safetyhub | Views [775]
With its rich culture, endless stretches of beautiful coastline, fascinating architecture and exciting nightlife, the island of Cuba offers something for just about any travel enthusiast. And compared to other similar travel destinations, Cuba is ... Read more >
Tags: cuba, health, hepatitis, safety, travel-health, travel-safety, vaccinations
Mon, 19 Dec 2011 | By safetyhub | Photo Gallery
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Mon, 21 Nov 2011 | By worldfestivals | Views [1374] | Video
Location: Santuario de San Lázaro, El Rincón, Cuba Dates: 16 December Level of Participation: 5 – walk, crawl or prostrate yourself if you really must Description: For a pilgrimage worth bloodying ... Read more >
Tags: cuba, procession of st. lazarus, world festivals
Mon, 7 Nov 2011 | By chasethelight | Photo Gallery
As a nurse I’m privileged to be at the interface of the human experience, a viewpoint that has engendered in me a curiosity about the world. Typically I’m a logical and structured thinker, but I yearn to be fearless and imaginative. I use my camera ...
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Tags: #2011wnphoto, travel photography scholarship 2011
Sun, 6 Nov 2011 | By blomies | Photo Gallery
los trinitarios
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Sun, 6 Nov 2011 | By blomies | Views [35]
A descubrir
un mundo más allá de su país y a conocer la gente nueva revivió los niveles de
energía de Mark Blomkamp y envió sus espíritus subiendo.
Una isla en el Caribe me había fascinado desde hace tiempo. Cuando
pensamos ... Read more >
Tags: sabbatical break
Sun, 6 Nov 2011 | By jenniferjanviere | Photo Gallery
Photographs taken during a December 2010 educational and cultural research trip to Cuba. These images were made while meeting and interacting with the people of the island with the goal of sharing their images and stories with people in the United States....
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Tags: cuba, culture, people, street photography, travel
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 | By jambopablo | Photo Gallery
16 days in Cuba, a bucket list item since 1999
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Fri, 9 Sep 2011 | By antheamichelle | Photo Gallery
This set of images was taken in Cuba, a country often misrepresented in media around the world. I chose to document ordinary life on the streets, an unbiased, non-political view of Cuba, a view rarely seen by those who have never had the opportunity to ...
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Tags: #2011wnphoto, Travel Photography Scholarship 2011
Sun, 8 May 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [828]
Nestled comfortably between the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Cuba is truly one of the world’s most beautiful places to visit. And although there has been some conflict over the past few decades between Cuba and the US, travelers from ... Read more >
Tags: caribbean, crime, cuba, pickpockets, scams, travel-crime, travel-safety, violence
Tue, 3 May 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [522]
When people think about the Caribbean, they typically don’t think about Cuba. But Cuba happens to be the largest of all the Caribbean islands and offers every bit as much beauty, charm and excitement as its smaller counterparts. Unlike other islands ... Read more >
Tags: atms, crime, cuba, money, pickpockets, travel-safety
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 | By hopehill | Views [81]
The hand painted sign says ‘Casa de la
Tradiciones’ but there is nothing else to suggest this house is a bastion of
traditional Cuban music. Clinging to the sharp gradients of the Tivoli district
in Santiago de Cuba, it looks no bigger than any ... Read more >
Tags: cuba, santiago de cuba
Tue, 8 Mar 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [518]
From relaxing beaches to fascinating historical architecture to exhilarating nightlife, the island of Cuba offers all of the charm and beauty of the Caribbean without the crowds and commercialization. It’s a destination that is sure to provide visitors ... Read more >
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