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The Top 10 Best Tips for Visiting Cuba and Havana
Tips For Visiting Cuba and Havana Video blogger Jon Barr has just released a new video of the top 10 best tips for visiting Havana and Cuba. The tips will be very helpful for anybody considering visiting Cuba and will be very useful when organizing your trip to Havana. Jon Barr is a world traveler who specializes in experiencing local culture and traveling on [...]
How Much Money do Cubans Make?
Poverty in Cuba In a previous article I discussed the reality of the average Cuban wage and how the official Cuban salary did not not accurately reflect the lifestyle of the average Cuban citizen. Despite making only about the equivalent of $20 to $40 USD per month, Cubans receive a vast amount of support from government programs and the cost of living in Cuba is [...]
Tips for Exploring Havana and Trinidad, Cuba like a local
The Best Authentic Cuban Experience My good friend Jon Barr decided to spend the holidays in Cuba. He loved Havana and even took a trip to Trinidad. He has some great videos up on YouTube. He used the Real Havana guidebook and really got an authentic Cuban experience. Check out his videos! How To Take Communal Taxis (Colectivos) in Cuba Jon took taxis to [...]
Using Credit Cards & Western Union in Cuba
Can You Use American Credit Cards in Cuba? A few weeks ago when I was in Cuba, there was a family from the USA who had some money issues. I had organized a taxi tour for them, and I ended up doing the pickup and the tour, so that's how I met them. The family only had credit cards with them - a few American [...]
Some Frequently asked Questions About Visiting Havana and Cuba
Some Questions and Answers For First Time Cuba Visitors Below I will answer some frequently asked questions about Cuba and Havana. If you are planning to visit Cuba, this information might come in handy. Cubans lining up at the local phone office. Question: We are from the USA and are trying to sort out our phones to work in Cuba. Do [...]
First Time in Cuba – Having Fun, Exploring Havana Like A Local
Should Cuba be on Your Travel List? I often receive emails from nervous tourists asking about safety in Cuba. Many foreigners have some terrible impressions of Havana. I always tell them to relax. I explain that Cuba is a really safe, and popular destination. There is always something interesting and exciting to do in Havana. Regardless if you are a seasoned world traveler or a relatively [...]
