Covid had a huge impact on global and also Cuba’s tourism. From the point in the middle of the 2020 season when every couple of minutes there was a new plane arrival from Europe, Canada, US and the rest of the world, next day in March everything stopped. Cuba went through the pandemic extremely well and now is opening again. We are sharing exclusive photos from the streets of Havana just before opening time!
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COVID-19 update from CUBA
We have many friends in Havana and other parts of Cuba. Here is a recent update based from their reflection on what is going on and what they expect to happen in near future. Here is the update from the friendly people of Cuba:
Continue reading “COVID-19 update from CUBA”Healthcare in Cuba
In Cuba, there is only the public healthcare system available. For the locals, it is a perfect way to take care of their health. For foreigners, it is possible to use the Cuban healthcare services financed by their tourist health insurance or cash.
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When traveling abroad one of the first things that come to your mind is how would you let people know you arrived safely. You also have some emails to send and read. And last but not least you might post photos of your trip to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For this, you would need to connect to the internet in Cuba.
Continue reading “Internet in Cuba”Does Cuba have Coronavirus Covid-19?
There have been infected people all over the world. But how good does Cuba prevent the Covid-19 against entering the country? Are there any indications that travel to Cuba might be prohibited because of the virus?
Continue reading “Does Cuba have Coronavirus Covid-19?”Cuban pesos: CUP or CUC?
We had an interesting experience in Trinidad this year on a family trip to Cuba. The shopkeeper returned us change in their national pesos instead of CUCs.
Continue reading “Cuban pesos: CUP or CUC?”Electricity in Cuba
Electricity in Cuba is an interesting topic. If you travel a lot you know that every country can have its specific power plugs and wall sockets. To Cuba, you can bring your mobile phone or laptop charger, hairdryer or shaver and have it powered from the hotel or a casa particular wall socket. In the last few years, the infrastructure has improved, so there’s no need to get worried about the electricity in Cuba. Continue reading “Electricity in Cuba”
Going to Cuba with kids! Our 2018 trip
On the first day of the kids’ school summer holidays 2018, we flew to Cuba with our two kids, ages 6 and 8. Up until the flight we were afraid how the children will survive the 17 hours journey from Europe and the culture shock of arriving in a country with different infrastructure, language, and climate. But after we had been in Cuba for two weeks, our children were crying when we boarded the taxi from Havana Vieja to Havana Airport. They were asking, when shall we return… All in all, our family trip to Cuba was an unforgettable positive experience.
Spanish phrases you should know when in Cuba
When in Cuba it is helpful if you are familiar with some common Spanish phrases. People will normally understand English, but there will be situations you will be better off speaking their language. Continue reading “Spanish phrases you should know when in Cuba”
7 Reasons Why Cuba Is Safe
Cuba is one of the safest countries to visit. You can feel you’re safe on every step you make, be it on long beaches of Varadero peninsula, narrow colonial streets of Trinidad, vivid parts of Havana or when visiting Cuban rain-forest. Continue reading “7 Reasons Why Cuba Is Safe”