When Dave and I visited Cuba last year we fell in love with the island. This guest post from travel blogger Claudia is brilliant because it shows off just how much there is to do there. Make sure you get there quick before consumerism taints its beauty. Cuba is a gorgeous country that must be visited, […]
It was our first full day in Cuba, having arrived from the airport sweaty and sticky from the humidity the day before. Our lovely hostel owners had shaken their heads in dismay when we’d told them how much we’d paid for a taxi to get to their place, and it seemed like we’d already had […]
After getting ripped off throughout Cuba, Dave and I were dubious about taking a boat trip out to a remote island. Would it be a waste of time? Would the boat be shabby and not the semi-luxurious experience we had forked out for? The problem with Cuba is that you hardly ever know what you’re […]
Whenever we write about Australia, this picture inevitably makes an appearance: That’s the path to the perfect beach near Carmen’s parents home in Perth. If we ever got homesick on our 18-month odyssey, we looked at that snap and imagined being there. This morning that fantasy became hot-footed reality. We went to the beach with […]
‘Why is your camera so big?’ the Cuba customs officer asked. ‘This is a professional camera. Why do you have this?’ I’ve been asked this question many times before. Usually I laugh it off or make a joke and the guy waves me though. But not this time. I’m at José Martí International Airport… Cuba. It’s […]
