Cuba is one of the most vibrant, fun, and colorful countries in the entire world. It is a country with a fascinating history and somewhere that few travel to, making it the perfect destination for…
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Top Things to Do in Trinidad Cuba
Trinidad is perhaps the most popular tourist destination in Cuba, and it’s easy to see why it has been called “the museum city of Cuba.” This meticulously preserved town which used to be the commercial heart…
Revisiting the Cuba I Left Behind
After one year, three months, and twenty three days abroad, I returned to Cuba, my homeland. I honestly don’t know where to begin to tell my experience. I longed to reunite with my town…
CUBA: Top 10 Best Tourist Destinations
From beautiful beaches to breathtaking nature, this warm Caribbean island is an amazing tourist destination. Now is a time of great significance and hope, Cuba has restored diplomatic relations with the United States. So, if…
Isabela de Sagua, Cuba
Isabela de Sagua is a little town which was once one of Cuba’s major ports. Today it’s a fishing enclave with a proud maritime tradition. When you’re in the town, it’s striking that all…
Cuban Colleges
In Cuba, high school students don’t get to choose their university. To enter university, students must pass an entry examination to show they possess the basic knowledge required. They take entrance exams and select up to three majors that…
Сienfuegos, Сuba Trip
When my cousins in Cuba asked me if I wanted to go visit some friends in Cienfuegos, Cuba, I signed up right away! I wasn’t going to pass an opportunity to go sightseeing in…
Flight to Santa Clara from Miami, Santa Clara Airport – Cuba
The flight from Miami to Santa Clara Airport Cuba is short, only 45 minutes. As a Cuban American, I am allowed to fly direct instead of having to go through Havana or through one…
What to Pack for Cuba. Cuba Packing List
When my cousin in Cuba asked me to be her daughter’s godmother, I was thrilled at the thought of being a godmother and of visiting Cuba again. I had visited Cuba in March hoping to be…
Trinidad, Cuba’s Prettiest and Oldest Town
In my previous trip to Cuba I didn’t get the chance to visit Trinidad. This time around I told my family that I wasn’t leaving without seeing the town that everyone raves about. Especially…
My Trip To Remedios, also called San Juan de los Remedios – Cuba
One of the highlights of the Cuba visit was a day trip to Remedios. It’s a 30 minute drive north from Placetas. We drove up there looking for a blender for my cousin. We both…
Reconnecting with my Cuban Family – Part II
On Sunday, the streets of Placetas came alive. As dawn broke, locals farmers from all the nearby towns came to sell their produce in an open market. They sold a variety of fruits, vegetables,…
Reconnecting with my Cuban Family – Part 1
Arriving in Placetas where my family lives brought back many fond memories from my last visit two years ago. It was as if we were stepping back in time as we went over…
Cuba – So close but yet so far
As a Cuban American who left Cuba some forty-four years ago when I was 4 years old, I had no real memory of my homeland. I grew up hearing fascinating stories from my elders…
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