Discover the best places to visit in the Caribbean, the nicest islands, the best beaches, the interesting culture, and learn how to plan a wonderful trip.
Deciding what to wear in Cuba and what to pack on a trip to Cuba isn’t quite as simple as packing for trips to other Latin American or Caribbean countries. It’s a similar climate, after all. However, while you should pack all the usual stuff (which I’ve listed below), you really need to make sure … Read more
Most people overlook Camagüey, during their trip to Cuba. They remain enchanted with Trinidad, spend days in Havana, but entirely skip this large city, the capital of the Province of Camagüey. This is the kind of place you either love or hate. I must admit I failed to see its charm when I visited, for … Read more
It’s amazing what people are able to create with so few ingredients: Cuban food is simply delicious. Cuban cuisine is much better than you’d imagine and was and one of the reasons I found Cuba to be a fantastic holiday destination. Cuban people manage to put together great dishes with so few ingredients. Traditional Cuban … Read more
Time has stopped in Trinidad Cuba. A fantastic mix of colonial architecture and vintage cars, this city is an absolute must see. One of the nicest cities in the Caribbean region is Trinidad, Cuba. This is one of the first Cuban cities founded by the Spanish (around 1514), which grew to become the richest in … Read more
There are many excellent day trips from Havana you can take. Havana is a great city, with a lot to see and do, and it will take you days to explore it. The good news is that it is also easy to get out of town, and you can explore other parts of Cuba relatively … Read more
Baracoa is one of the most interesting places to visit in Cuba. Located in the Guantanamo Province, on the south-western tip of the island, not many travelers make it all the way there, because it is actually quite hard to reach. Most will bus their way down from Havana and once they are out of … Read more
For as tiny as it is, Viñales, Cuba has a lot to offer to visitors. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 and a National Park in 2001, Viñales Valley, in the Province of Pinar del Rio, and the small town that takes the same name, are great to explore. Packed with hiking trails … Read more
Cienfuegos is a lovely, yet extremely underrated destination in Cuba. Part of the Province of Cienfuegos and not far from the more popular Trinidad, this small town has a nice historical center that is pleasant to explore, and enjoys a laidback atmosphere. Yet, what you are likely going to enjoy the most in Cienfuegos is … Read more