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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 and bars in Havana, but a few really stand out [...]
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 still afford to knock back a few cold ones every [...]
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 package vacation, but the two can coexist perfectly. There is [...]
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 last anywhere from an afternoon to a few days. It includes [...]
Bringing a Bike to Cuba and Havana
Everything You Need to Know About Biking in Havana, Cuba Havana is a city made for biking! In the older parts of the city, especially in Old Havana and Central Havana, the roads are tight, and often packed with people walking around and going about their daily chores. While some tourists prefer to walk through the winding streets and slowly take in the views, I [...]
What Would A Trip To Cuba Be Like Without Cheap Beer?
Beer Shortage in Cuba Is Causing Unrest With Locals I just got back from a long trip to Cuba and I wanted to make a quick report on the beer shortage on the island. It was really difficult to find beer in Havana at most retail stores. All the little state shops were out and the supermarkets too. Paladares (independent restaurants) were stocked pretty well, but the [...]
