Camagüey

The Time we Tried to Leave Camagüey, Cuba

7 minutes

Written by Michelle/Photos by Michelle & David

7 minutes

Every trip seems to have an incident that doesn’t quite go to plan, sometimes minor and sometimes catastrophic. Our trip to Santiago de Cuba from Camagüey was our “adventure” that didn’t quite work out. We headed to the bus station of Camagüey an hour before our departure. Our taxi took us without incident. We checked in with Viazul easily. All we had to do was wait and wait and wait…. … Read More

Viñales

Why You Should Choose to Stay in Casas Particulares in Cuba

14 minutes

Written by Michelle/Photos by Michelle & David

14 minutes

When planning any trip the most important thing to consider is your accommodation, apart from how you are going to get there of course. In Cuba it is even more crucial since there is not as much information available on the big wide web in terms of reviews and recommendations or even booking sites as there are for more well-travelled countries. Don’t worry, we are here to help you. Casas … Read More

La Habana

21 Days in Cuba, In Search of the Perfect Mojito

15 minutes

Written by Michelle/Photos by Michelle & David

15 minutes

After 21 days of travelling and 21 mojitos being drunk (give or take), discounting all the beer and other rum based cocktails we drank, we are here to tell you all about our off-the-grid Cuban adventure. We had read various views about this Caribbean Island and had gained insights from friends who had recently visited. Opinions ranged from it being too expensive, constantly being ripped off and bland food, to … Read More