Cuba is a remarkable nation. From its storied political history to its numerous quirks that make it an aesthetic and temporal anomaly in the modern world, to outsiders, it appears to be a veritable microcosm of wonders, another distinct world related but not analogous to our own. Most nations on the planet are known for …
Cuba is a country steeped in sporting history. The country has been heavily entwined with the USA for decades and this has fed into the country’s sporting scene. Most spanish-speaking countries favour soccer over American sports like baseball or basketball, however Cuba is an outlier being a spanish-speaking country that loves baseball, the sport is …
You may have heard of the Buena Vista Social Club, which was an ensemble of Cuban musicians. In 1997 they released a self-titled album, which became massively popular all over the world, selling over a million copies. On top of that, the brilliant German director Wim Wenders made a documentary film about them and the …
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Modern Cuba is a vibrant and fascinating place but what about Cuba’s early history? How did Cuba become the country that it is today? Let’s look at the history of Cuba’s indigenous peoples and how the sugar trade affected its early history. Early Cuba Christopher Columbus landed in Cuba on October 27, 1492. Although he …
Cuba is a beautiful country and is a place on virtually everyone’s to-see list. Getting there, however, can prove to be a pretty big hurdle to get over in the first place as well. Travel into and out of the country has proven to be a pretty tall order, thanks to decades of travel restrictions …
The Bay of Pigs invasion was a failed attack in April 1961 where the CIA under the administration of Kennedy were attempting to push the Cuban leader Fidel Castro from his power. Castro was a Cuban nationalist who gained power in 1959 after his guerilla army took over Havana from General Fulgencio Batista who was …
When it comes to Cuban cuisine, it would be criminal not to mention the various drinks the island is known for. Cuba is a beautiful place known for its delicious food, vibrant music, and diverse culture. However, the island is also noteworthy because of its famous cocktails, which are now made around the world. These …
Cuba is an amazing place to visit. It has long been a destination of fascination and grandeur both due to its great history and its natural beauty. Travelers visiting Cuba always have great stories to narrate and unforgettable experiences to share. While there are dozens of interesting facts about Cuba, here are five to pique …
If you’ve seen any photographs of Havana, you’re probably used to seeing the vintage old American cars that are famously known to be dotted around the city. It’s not unlikely that you’ll also see gorgeous images with musical instruments or someone lighting up a cigar in the backdrop somewhere, after all, are these not the …
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One of the most important things to think about when traveling abroad is the currency that is used. Without any money, you’re going to have a pretty boring holiday, as everything fun costs at least a certain amount. To put you at ease with your upcoming trip I have done a quick overview of everything …
