Month: May 2019

Street seller Cuba -budget
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Travel budget for 2 weeks in Cuba in 2019

Cuba is a poor country with a lot of economic contradictions. Contrary to other countries in flagrant poorness, budget and mid-range travelers will find the island expensive. We spent two weeks in Cuba and traveled to six locations on the west half of the island. This travel budget post will outline the price of transportation, […]

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Cuba – Reflecting about its economic contradictions

Before going to Cuba, we’ve repeatedly heard how poor Cuba was and the marks that the embargo has left over the country. But what does this poorness really mean and how does it reflect over the lives of its citizens? Are the majority of Cubans miserable poor? How is the economy affected by the number […]

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Varadero beach
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Dirty Dancing in Varadero, Cuba

As soon as I entered our hotel of choice in Varadero I felt like I had been plunged directly into a scene of Dirty Dancing. I had been told previously to expect more of a 70ish atmosphere, but I did not quite realize what it meant. Lots of families, young and nice staff, everything at […]

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