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School Buses Replace City Buses in Cuba It's been noted many times before that Cuba has a transportation crisis. Cars are very expensive, so most people simply either get around on foot, bike, or use cheap, communal taxis (taxis particulares). [...]

Economic Ties Between Cuba and China This is the Chinese embassy, located in Vedado, at Calle 13 No. 551, Entre C Y D. It is a huge building, beautifully decorated and surrounded by a rather imposing wall. Havana is filled [...]

Independent Small Business Grows in Cuba This is Miguel. He is an independent business owner in Vedado, Havana. He has set up shop, beside a school, and sells fried snacks to students. His prices are very low. Most of his [...]

This is an Older Style State Taxi in Cuba This is an older style state taxi in Cuba. As you can see from the photo, these taxis often require unscheduled maintenance. The drivers get to know these cars very well, [...]

New state taxi in Cuba This is a photo of a newer, state run taxi. 90% of the people who use these taxis are tourists. The other 10%  are state workers who are using them on to travel for government [...]

Vines and Nature in Havana In the tropical Havana climate, it's not difficult for nature to overtake parts of the city. And when it looks this beautiful, I don't think anybody is complaining. These trees are amazing. They drop branches [...]

State Taxis in Cuba Well, isn't this a nice little photo. You get to see the three main forms of state controlled public transportation, all in one picture. On the left, you have the Havana MetroBus. It's ok for getting [...]

A shining, clean and Fast, Cuban Police Motorcycle Now here is a mean looking machine. The local Cubans might putt around on little mopeds and Jawa motor scooters, but the police use the real deal, big block Yamaha  motorcycles. These [...]

Car restoration is Huge in Cuba, Especially for Vintage American Cars Is this an old, vintage junker? Destine for the junk heap? Not so fast. In Cuba, this is a valuable treasure. Even in its present condition, this old Chevy [...]

No Hose, No Vacuum.... No Problem Ok, maybe it's not the most interesting photo, but still... In Cuba, everybody who wants a state job, can get one. Some are better than others and some pay better too, but, nevertheless, work [...]