All about staying at a Casa Particular in Cuba

During our two-week trip to Cuba, we only stayed at Casas Particulares, not only because they were cheaper than hotels, but rather because it’s the best way to have an authentic experience in the country. It’s also a wonderful way to get to know the locals and interact with them, to get some valuable insider […]

10 Must do’s in Havana

Havana is everything I thought it would be, and more. When I heard that there is plenty to do in the Cuban capital, I decided that our visit should be of at least 5 days, but if you remember my 14-day itinerary around Cuba, you know we ended up staying longer. It’s no wonder, Havana […]

A 14-day itinerary around Cuba

That I am a crazy planner and big fan of creating itineraries is no secret, but when I got the task of planning our so awaited trip to Cuba, I found myself in the nightmare of any planner: lack of information. It’s true, there are travel guides about the country (not really up to date, […]

What’s Cuba really like for tourists

If you ever had to plan or are planning a trip to Cuba at the moment, you might have noticed the lack of certain information about the country. It’s not that you don’t know where to find them, the thing is, there really aren’t many details that can help you plan your trip. Even famous […]