How to Spend 3 Days in Havana- Our Itinerary
Havana is a lively capital city, full of charisma and, often times, crumbling charm. Friendly, colourful, and exuberant, Havana is worth a visit on any trip to Cuba. Days in…
Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña- Visiting Havana’s Mighty Fortress
As we walked around during our 3 days in Havana, I couldn’t help but look across the channel and wonder- “What is that giant stone wall?” It seemed like it…
Colours of Cuba- Photo Series
One of the things I loved most about Cuba was its vibrancy. It’s a bright and colourful country, a nice change from our dreary winters and beige houses here in…
Parque Marti- The Historic Heart of Cienfuegos, Cuba
Cienfuegos was just a quick stop on our excursion to Trinidad, but as soon as I stepped off the bus at Parque Marti, I was wishing we could stay at…
What to Expect on Your First Trip to Cuba- A First Time Visitor’s Guide
Cuba is a fascinating and unique country, with enough diversity to please all types of travellers. History buffs will feel as though time has stood still in Cuba’s charming colonial…
Hiking Guanayara National Park, Cuba
During our stay in Varadero, we booked an excursion that took us to Trinidad and the Escambray Mountains, where we spent the night in Topes de Collantes nature reserve park….
Exploring the Plazas of Old Havana
La Habana Vieja, or Old Havana, is the historic heart of Cuba’s capital city and the largest colonial centre in Latin America. Full of colour and personality, it’s a mix…
Getting to Know Trinidad- Colonial Architecture and Colourful Charm in Cuba
Trinidad is the place I was most looking forward to visiting in Cuba. I had heard so many great things about this delightful, small town, and lucky for me, it…
A Night Out at the Tropicana Havana- Review, Photos and Tips for Visiting
Since 1939, the Tropicana has been Cuba’s defining cabaret show. At this famous open-air nightclub in a lush tropical garden estate, guests are entertained by a colourful medley of song…
Photo of the Week: Varadero Sunset
Varadero’s white sandy beach was the perfect place to enjoy a quiet sunset, the evening breeze shaping the blue water into small, curling waves. Varadero is Cuba’s top resort community…
Hustled and Hassled in Havana
After an eventful first night in Havana, I woke up the next day excited to begin exploring the city. I couldn’t wait to ride in a classic car, admire the…
A Strange Introduction to Havana
“I hope we come away from Havana with some good stories,” I eagerly said to Mike as our bus pulled away from the airport. I was excited to be visiting…
Visiting a Papaya Farm in Jamaica- Photo Essay
Falmouth, Jamaica was the last destination of a cruise Mike and I went on so we decided it would be a good place to do one of the offered excursions….
Falmouth, Jamaica- Really That Bad?
In this day and age, when people have a question, they turn to the internet to answer it. A quick search, or post on a message board and you will…