Author Archives: Daniel Stretton

Year-round warm weather, an intriguing history, stunning beaches, and Caribbean vibes make Cuba a destination like no other. So really the question you should be asking yourself is not ‘should I go to Cuba this year?’, but ‘what sort of … Read More

Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, stretching almost 800 miles from west to east. It’s an island nation with more than its fair share of intriguing cityscapes that are just waiting to be explored. But what are the … Read More

While opening up to the world bit by bit, Cuba still has a unique way of governing – and that includes matters of money and currency. Here we’ll guide you through all you need to know when it comes to … Read More

Havana’s international airport also goes by the name of Jose Marti Internacional, after a prominent Cuban poet and nationalist. It is the island nation’s main international airport for those coming from outside of the Caribbean or Latin America region, as … Read More

Heading out to Cuba and not sure what the food and drink situation is like? Have no fear, here we outline all the delights of Cuban cuisine, a fare that has historically received some (very unfair) bad press. So forget … Read More

The oldest Spanish colonial city in Latin America and possibly its most vibrant, Havana offers the visitor an enormous array of things to do. From its wealth of architectural history, its connection to Nobel Prize winning author Ernest Hemingway to … Read More

The 4,200 square kilometres of the Zapata Peninsula – or Peninsula de Zapata – lie on Cuba’s southern coastline, south-east of Havana, and west of Cienfuegos. Largely uninhabited, its one of the best places to head in Cuba for wildlife … Read More

Never heard of Matanzas? Well you’re not alone! While this capital of the province of the same name may not have hit the big time when it comes to popular tourist hot spots, that can only be a good thing. … Read More

As one of the world’s most unique of destinations, it maybe comes as no surprise that this sublime Caribbean nation also offers visitors to the island an incredible list of intriguing products and souvenirs to remember your trip by. Many … Read More

Las Terrazas and Soroa lie within Cuba’s westernmost province, Pinar del Rio. Although only 70 km or so from Havana, they offer visitors a whole other side to the island than the capital does. As a result, it’s well worth … Read More