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Best Gifts and Donations to Bring to Cuba
What Are the Best Gifts And Donations To Bring To Cuba? This question has been asked more times on message boards than any other. Everybody visiting Cuba wants to know if they should bring some gifts to hand out, and especially, which gifts are best. Well, I will tell you my opinion. Surprisingly enough, many message boards and forums are mentioning bras and panties and [...]
What Happens To Cuba After Fidel Castro?
What Happens To Cuba After The Castros? Many people lately have been asking this question. It may perhaps be a bit premature, given that Fidel Castro is still very much alive, and his brother Raul has said that he will only retire in 2018. Nevertheless, the concept is important and I will try my best to give you some insight. A man by the name [...]
The Best Cuban Snack! The Cucurucho, from Baracoa!
One Of The Best And Most Unique Traditional Cuban Snack Foods Ok, let me just say, if you are even in Cuba and have the opportunity to try one of these snacks, you absolutely must! They are divine!!! They are called cucuruchos, which means cones or cornets. And that's exactly what they are. Cones, made from dried palm leaves, surrounding a sweet mix of coconut, sugar [...]
Sidewalks in Cuba need some desperate work
Poor Infrastructure in Cuba If you've been reading this blog for a while, of if you've had the chance to read the Real Havana guide (download a free teaser here), you know that I absolutely love Cuba. When I'm in Cuba, whether it be in the city of Havana, Santiago, or Holguin, I feel at home. And if I am in a smaller village or [...]
Where to get Guarapo Frio (sugar cane juice) in Havana, Cuba
The Best Guarapo Frio Locations in Havana, Cuba What is Guarapo Frio? Guarapo frio is the sweetest, healthiest, most delicious drink you can find in Cuba. It's popular all over the Caribbean and Central/South America, but in my opinion, Cubans make it better than all the rest. Finding a good Guarapo Frio vendor can be difficult in resort towns, but in major cities and popular [...]
The Bed Bug Problem In Cuba
Are There Bed Bugs In Cuba? The quick answer in NO! And I'm not saying that just to comfort people. I am saying that because it is a fact. Bed bugs are not common in Cuba, and whether you stay in a casa particular or a hotel/resort, you are extremely unlikely to encounter them. It's important to remember that "Bed Bugs" is not a scientific [...]
