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9 Tips to Make the Most of Your Trip to Cuba
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Thoughts on Cuban Communism
Communism has elevated the status of many citizens from what was essentially indentured servitude akin to the American share-cropper days, to a basic standar...
Trinidad: A bright & colorful dose of Cuban culture
During our trip, Trinidad is what I consider to be our first true dose of Cuban culture. It was also the first place we went that we had a full day to explor...
Cienfuegos
The Lonely Planet Guidebook says Cienfuegos is the Paris of Cuba. I guess the French charm was lost on me. There's not a lot to say about Cienfuegos really. ...
The Casa Particular and the Ice Cream
I'm very impressed with the hospitality of casa particulares in Cuba. They provide air conditioning for their guests even though they themselves don't use it...
From La Habana to Cienfuegos
Today we drove from Havana to Cienfuegos. In total the drive is about 5 hours in a rather cramped can, but we had a couple of stops to break it up.
Cancun to La Habana: Thoughts on Interjet
Interjet is a Mexican low-cost airline with its headquarters in Lomas de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico. Although they have low fares, thei...
Arriving to La Habana, Cuba
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A Carnivore's Extravaganza
Great restaurant with easy access from the highway (Via Rapida). They have a private parking lot with valet parking during peak times. The restaurant interio...
Hong Kong First Impressions
It is a city of contrasts. Lamborghinis drive by street food stands where you can eat for $1 USD. High end retail surrounded by traditional markets. Pharmaci...
10 Reflections on Vancouver, BC
I just returned from a whirlwind trip to Vancouver and I wanted to reflect on some of my thoughts while everything is still fresh.
Ziplining in Cancun
We headed to the ziplining area to get geared up. There are two different ziplining courses with 7 ziplines each and then one water landing attached to each ...