We’re off to Cuba!
Featured photo by y.becart Over the next two weeks, we’ll be travelling around the beautiful and picturesque Caribbean country that is Cuba. Finally! This trip has been in our plans for a few years now...
View ArticleHighlights from our trip to Cuba
Almost three weeks after returning from a road trip around the Caribbean island of Cuba, we’re now ready to hand out our very first thoughts and highlights about it. What a unique trip it was. If you...
View ArticleSierra Maestra: In the footsteps of Fidel
Sierra Maestra and Fidel Castro are both highly connected with the Cuban Revolution. It was deep in the heart of the Sierra Maestra that the rebel army, led by Fidel and supported by the likes of Raúl...
View ArticleBest things to do at Península de Zapata
Planning to go off the beaten path in Cuba and explore the wilderness of the country? Welcome to Península de Zapata, one of the least populated regions of Cuba and probably the finest for wildlife and...
View ArticleAll about driving in Cuba
Do you want to travel independently in Cuba? There’s nothing better than a road trip and that’s exactly what we did! Driving in Cuba gives you maximum flexibility both in schedule and destinations you...
View ArticleCasas particulares: staying local in Cuba
Are you looking to stay local and experience the authentic Cuba? Then casas particulares are definitely worth checking out. Throughout our trip, casas particulares were our lodging of choice and...
View ArticleTrinidad: a burst of colours under the rain
Trinidad is one of those places that everyone should include in their itinerary for a visit to Cuba. Like us, travellers flock to this 500-year-old town in central Cuba, considered to be one of the...
View ArticleValle de los Ingenios: a piece of Cuban history
On the second day of our trip to Trinidad, we headed to the neighboring Valle de los Ingenios, a renowned location in Cuba for its sugar cane plantations in the 18th and 19th centuries. Valle de los...
View ArticleValle de Viñales: a Cuban gem
Valle de Viñales is a real Cuban gem. Best-known for its plantations that grow the world famous Cuban tobacco, this valley in the Sierra de los Organos has a lush karst landscape surrounded by...
View ArticleDifferent styles of traveling in Cuba: the pros and cons
Cuba is one of the hottest travel destinations of the year and, as the curiosity about this Caribbean island grows, it is likely to stay so for the years to come. Traveling in Cuba is a very different...
View Article5 must-visit colonial towns in Cuba
The colonial towns in Cuba are one of the biggest reasons why we decided to visit the country in the first place and proof that there’s more to this Caribbean island other than old cars, cigars and...
View ArticleThe highlights of Havana: what you shouldn’t miss
Havana, or La Habana in Spanish, is the capital of Cuba and a mandatory stop of any visit to this highly sought-after Caribbean island whose popularity has been growing year after year. With virtually...
View Article12 Cuba highlights from travel bloggers
It’s Cuba time! Despite its well-known political situation, this Caribbean island nation has long attracted travelers due to its idyllic beaches, impressive colonial architecture, and interesting...
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