If I don’t include the countries I drove through with my parents when I was a little girl, I have visited 22 countries so far. That sounds like a lot but compared to the average digital nomad, I am just an amateur. Nevertheless, I’ve been lucky enough to be able to tick off a lot […]
Cuba
The countryside of Viñales
![Viñales village classic car](http://www.palmtreesandotherstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-01-22-09.15.07-1.jpg)
Although I can not imagine that you would ever get enough of Havana, I do have to admit that Cuba is more than just its vibrant capitol city. You’re probably thinking about a white beach with clear blue water by now drinking coco loco’s all day. Yes, that is also Cuba but there is more. […]
Cuba: where to stay?
![Cuban home stay casa particular Centro Habana](http://www.palmtreesandotherstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2017-12-11-10.19.06-1.jpg)
‘Mi casa es su casa’. In other words: long live the casa particulares. They’re the Cuban version of a bed & breakfast. Literally translated to ‘private homes’. That’s right! Spending the night at a locals house is an absolute must for a visit to the island. The service at most casas is exceptional. For an […]
How Havana stole my heart
![classic streetview in Centro Habana Cuba](http://www.palmtreesandotherstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-08-20-12.09.33-1.jpg)
Havana is overwhelming, lively, complex, mysterious, colorful, vibrant and the list goes on. I haven’t been to any other city as interesting or unique as this one. From the moment you leave the airport – which is an experience in itself – you will be enchanted by its charismatic appearance, its passionate personality and its […]
Cuba: know before you go
![Capitolio Havana Cuba](http://www.palmtreesandotherstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2017-08-14-12.05.56-1.jpg)
To avoid coming back from your trip disappointed, it’s good to know what to expect before you jump on that plane all excited. Now I believe you should always do some reseach about a country before heading off but for a country like Cuba, this is kind of a deal breaker.
A brief look back on my trip to Cuba
![Colourful Paseo Marti Havana Cuba](http://www.palmtreesandotherstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2016-06-01-11.20.31-1.jpg)
Cuba is an interesting country, that we tourists – because at the end of the day that’s what we are – will never fully understand. Certainly not after a first visit and definitely not when we don’t speak fluent Spanish. Just accept it and have the time of your life! To be honest, traveling Cuba […]