Autumn is one of my favourite month’s to travel. As summer in the UK has gone and the shorter days are here, it’s often the perfect time to get away and escape. If you prefer to avoid the busier holiday periods, like me, then Autumn travel is great. At the time of writing, there are […]
My trip to Cuba last year was amazing and I’m so glad that I went when I did. The announcement that the US has decided to loosen it’s restrictions on travel and commerce to Cuba, is likely to take a bit of time to fully impact the island, but it will soon be a very […]
Before heading to Cuba, I researched the cuisine a little, trying to pin down what typical foods to expect and what to try; to ensure I didn’t miss anything. I was given the impression from most guidebooks and blog posts that I would be disappointed, as the food tends to be fairly bland. And the […]
Just last week I shared with you my Impressions of Cuba and then this week the US decides to normalise it’s ties with Cuba, and loosen it’s restrictions on travel and commerce. There is inevitably more to follow now that Obama has set the stage for Congress to follow up, although of course any changes […]
“Ok chichos”. Our Tour Leader was busy greeting the rest of the group as I stumbled out of the doorway of the Hotel Presidente with my rucksack. As I settled down in the bus, I mentally waved good bye to Havana for the next 10 days. This was one of the lasting impressions from my […]