Both Cuban and Mexican food are extremely popular. They’re both delicious and full of amazing flavors, but what’s really the difference? It can be difficult to pick it apart if you don’t know where to start, but there are a lot of big differences between these two cuisines. For one, there are different influences that …
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Leaving our home countries to go on work trips or holidays is something that’s normal to many of us. We can go abroad to Australia or the Swiss Alps with relative ease, and many of us don’t think twice about it. We take our freedom to travel for granted, but that certainly isn’t the case …
Cuba is a country that is currently in a time of change. Since the 1990s and into the 2010s, the economy of Cuba has been reforming to better suit the changing world that it finds itself in. Gone are the days when sugar and businesses completely run by the Cuban state are the norm. In …
Even if you’ve never smoked a day in your life, be it cigarettes or cigars, you will probably have heard of a “cuban cigar”. Definitely the most famous type of cigar there is, the Cuban cigar is known for its rarity, luxury, and quality. They are the very finest cigars in the world, each one …
Cuba is known for a lot of things. Beautiful landscapes. Gorgeous beaches. Classic cars of old Americana. A turbulent political history that has often put it at odds with its neighbors. And, of course, exquisite food and drinks. Perhaps one of the most iconic delicacies of this island country is its iconic Cuban rum. This …
Cigars are really popular in Cuba, after all, they are one of the main exports from the country, so it won’t be a difficult task to get your hands on one if you visit. However, if you have ever smoked a cigar before, you may have noticed that while or after you’ve smoked it you’ve …
In many ways, the infamous Cuban sandwich is as mysterious and enticing as its eponymous island nation. This mouthwatering snack’s origins are a little hazy, giving it an almost mythic countenance in popular culture, similar to that of ancient folk songs and the horror stories told endlessly around flickering campfires. And much like folk songs …
Santa Claus, Father Christmas, St Nick, there are so many different names for the same magical person, and even more when it comes to different countries and cultures. In Cuba, there are even more traditions and festivities that you may be familiar with! In this article, we are going to explore these traditions, including the …
Are you planning a trip to Cuba? Or maybe you just have a general interest in the country. If you want to learn more about Cuban cuisine you have come to just the place! In this guide, we look at the traditional Cuban cuisine and give you our top tips and what you need to …
While Easter is celebrated in Cuba and there are a few public processions throughout the week of Easter, Cuba isn’t known for its elaborate Easter celebrations unlike other Latin American countries. This is because from the 1960s onwards, the Christian Church was banned in Cuba, making it near impossible to celebrate Easter. Fortunately, this is …
