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Top 3 Nightlife Party Spots in Havana, Cuba

The Best Places for Nighttime Action in Havana, Cuba Even if you’ve never been to Havana, you’ve probably heard stories about how Cubans love to party and have a great time. In many respects, Havana is one of the top party destinations in the world. But since the average Cuban local only earns about $30 [...]

By |2017-05-19T02:23:26+00:00October 20th, 2014|Fun and Entertainment, Havana and Vedado|1 Comment

How To Take The Electric Hershey Train In Havana Cuba

Riding The Hershey Train in Havana Cuba Cuba used to have one of the most well developed railway networks in Latin America. By most accounts, the system is currently dilapidated, due to old infrastructure and decades of neglect. Many of the trains still run, but delays and breakdowns are frequent. As a mode of transportation, [...]

By |2017-05-19T02:23:26+00:00October 14th, 2014|Fun and Entertainment, Havana and Vedado, Uncategorized|4 Comments

The Top 5 Discos and Bars in Havana, Cuba

The Top 5 Discos and Bars in Havana, Cuba   Havana is a city packed with action and overflowing with attractive, young people, eager to dance and have fun. Of all the major cities in the caribbean, I would easily consider it to have the best nightlife scene. There are literally hundreds of hot discos [...]

By |2017-05-19T02:23:26+00:00October 1st, 2014|Fun and Entertainment, Uncategorized|0 Comments

The Best Cuban Beers! What the tourists drink, and what the locals prefer!

What is The Best Cuban Beer? The drinking scene in Cuba is awash in rum and beer. The drinks are all cheap, especially when compared to western prices. Maybe you've heard stories about how much Cubans love to drink and party? Well, the stories are right. Despite the low average income in Cuba, locals can [...]

By |2017-05-19T02:23:26+00:00September 30th, 2014|Food and Restaurants, Fun and Entertainment, Uncategorized|17 Comments

The Best Family Friendly Resort in Cuba

The Best Resort in Cuba For A Family Vacation Most people who go to Cuba will be staying at all inclusive resorts. Although I am usually a backpack traveler, I have also stayed a great many resorts in Cuba and I have always enjoyed myself. Independent backpack traveling is clearly different from an all inclusive [...]

By |2017-05-19T02:23:26+00:00September 29th, 2014|Food and Restaurants, Fun and Entertainment, Uncategorized|3 Comments

Taking an Excursion From Varadero to Havana

Planning a Havana Excursion from Varadero It's very common for travelers to land in Varadero and stay at a resort for a week, but also want to visit Havana for a night or two. Typically, an overnight stay in Havana is arranged through a tour operator and is referred to as a Havana excursion. The excursion can [...]

By |2019-04-01T14:37:11+00:00September 28th, 2014|Fun and Entertainment, Havana and Vedado|48 Comments

Best advice for bringing bikes to Cuba and Havana

How To Bring  A Bike To Cuba and Havana I have a whole section in my guide devoted to biking in Havana and Cuba. In my opinion, it is one of the best ways to explore the whole country and especially the city of Havana and the surrounding suburbs. There are almost no bike paths [...]

By |2017-05-19T02:23:27+00:00June 11th, 2014|Fun and Entertainment, Life|0 Comments

Is Playa Sirena The Best Beach In Cuba?

The Best Beaches In Cuba! Playa Sirena is located in Cuba, on the Cayo Largo del Sur island. Cayo Largo is located in the ocean off the southern side of the island, just east of Isla de la Juventud. You can see a photo here. Playa Sirena is a possibly the most beautiful beach in [...]

By |2017-05-19T02:23:27+00:00May 7th, 2014|Fun and Entertainment, Life|0 Comments

Baracoa; quite possibly the most beautiful place in the world. Natural and untouched

Best Attractions and Things to See in Baracoa, Cuba How's this for a destination "off the beaten path." Baracoa is located on the eastern tip of Cuba, a thousand kms east of Havana. If you have the chance, GO! It is a marvelous place, mostly untouched by settlements and tourism. The town of Baracoa is [...]

By |2017-05-19T02:23:27+00:00May 3rd, 2014|Fun and Entertainment, Photo|0 Comments

Get to know your local Cuban Beach Vendor

Beach vendors in Cuba If you've been to a Cuban beach, then this is a familiar sight. If you have never been, then you will quickly get to know these fellows on your next visit to the island. They're not your average beach vendors. These guys usually speak at least 3 or 4 different languages, [...]

By |2017-05-19T02:23:27+00:00April 8th, 2014|Fun and Entertainment|0 Comments
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