Tips for travelling to Cuba, via Havana airport
Passing through Havana airport was very slow, so on the way home I jotted down a few tips that might make your journey easier.
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In Photos: El Malecon – a final walk round Old Havana at sunset
El Malecon is a waterside pedestrian area that lines the seafront in Havana, and a popular place to meet in the evening
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The classic cars of Cuba – a waning tradition
Due to the US trade embargo, car imports stopped in Cuba for 20 years. Old cars can be seen everywhere including some painstakingly maintained classics from the 1950s.
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Cuban Food and Drink
Whilst Cuba is renowned for being safe, friendly and good value, the only negative I heard beforehand was that Cuban food is pretty bad.
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Che Guevara’s Legacy in Cuba – Santa Clara
Documentaries and museums paint a rosy picture of Che Guevara as a charismatic leader. People we spoke to in Cuba have a very different opinion
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In Photos: The coloured streets of Trinidad – Cuba
The whole town centre of Trinidad was given UNESCO World Heritage protection due to its beauty. By far the best thing to do in Trinidad is just walk about the streets, soaking up the atmosphere and keeping cool with the fresh fruit juices and smoothies available on every corner
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Life lessons by the sugar mills – Valle de los Ingenios, Cuba
Close to Trinidad is the Valley of the Sugar Mills. Most of these have fallen into disrepair, but UNESCO money has preserved one of the largest.
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Cuba’s legendary dance halls – Trinidad
The different dance halls in Trinidad, Cuba offer a cheap, fun night out and cater to all preferences.
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Practicing for the row to Miami – Cienfuegos, Cuba
Translating literally as “hundred fires” Cienfuegos is one of the few colonial towns in Cuba set up by the French instead of the Spanish
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Vinales Valley – home of the Mogotes
Forget the tourist attractions - staying in Vinales Valley is all about getting to know new friends in Cuba.
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Making cigars with a tobacco farmer – Vinales, Cuba
Leaving the small town of Vinales on foot we trudged through a field to visit a local tobacco farmer to learn how to make Cuban cigars
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La Libreta – 50 years of rationing in Cuba
After accidentally dropping into a government supermarket in Havana and seeing where the wealthier Havana citizens get their food, we visited a ration shop in Vinales.
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The Casa Particular – a Cuban home stay
Since 1997 the Cuban government has allowed private homes to rent out rooms to travellers. These private houses are known as a Casa Particular
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Buses to Bulls – Getting around Cuba by public transport
An overview of the ways to get around Cuba, including buses, trains, coaches, taxis and cycling. They're all perfectly reasonable and mostly comfortable
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Old vs New – Shopping in Havana, Cuba
Shopping in Havana is a very laid back experience. Surprisingly there's quite a mixture of modern and traditional shops.
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