Every once in a while, you’ll stumble upon something that, even as a seasoned traveler, will leave you breathless. Those moments usually come when I’m least expecting it. I was wandering around Trinidad that afternoon, trying to scratch below its touristy surface. In a neighbourhood far away from the crowds, I found a Cuban man sitting…
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Cuba Photo Series: Trinidad
Trinidad, nearly 400km south-east of Havana, is considered one of the best preserved colonial towns in the Americas. It’s a mere 1.5 hour drive from Cienfuegos, but almost 6 hours from Havana. Nevertheless, it is a popular stop for most tourists. Travel back in time while in town, as you walk down cobblestone streets, take in…
Cuba Photo Series: Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos, on the southern coast of Cuba, was an unexpected find. Known as the Pearl of the South, it was meant to be no more than a one-night stop in our itinerary to break up the long drive from Viñales to Trinidad. But we loved it so much, that we ended up staying longer. Cienfuegos…
Cuba Photo Series: Valle de Viñales
Even if you know nothing about Cuba, you’ve at least heard of Cuban cigars. So after spending two nights in Havana, we planned to head into Viñales. Viñales is a small town in Western Cuba, known most notably for its tobacco plantations. We had booked a rental car, and on the morning of departure, Moritz…
Cuba Photo Series: Streets of Havana
Cuba has always been a dream. I bought my flights to Cuba in October 2015, traveled in May 2016 and now I’m finally writing about it in March 2017. Part of the reason I’ve put it off for so long is because I struggled to find the words to describe this magical place. Eventually, I’ve…
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