14 things to do in Cuba

Here are 14 of the beaten track things to do in Cuba that make you come home with a different story than your friends: 1 Give people a lift Your car rental company tells you not to, but this is very safe and fun. Don’t take two men or a man alone. Go for couples, […]

Reviews CubaConga

Here are some reviews about CubaConga   We are beginning to reap the benefits of positive reviews. HotelsCheap interviewed me. You can read it here. CubaBookingRoom is also very happy with our book. Cuba-Junky has put us on the front page! Yes, on the bottom of the front page, but still… the front page! We […]

How much Money to Cuba?

Bring cash to Cuba Cuba is one of the last economies in the world where there is a cash only economy. So how much money do you need to take to Cuba? Of course, this depends on your life style. How much does a car cost? Except in some hotels, plastic money is useless. To […]

Cuba Alternative Travel guide

Welcome to the alternative travel guide to Cuba. If you want to know which church to visit in Havana or how to get from Havana to Camaguey by bus, we refer you to the Lonely Planet. This guide is an alternative travel guide that will show you the ropes of life as a tourist in […]

Cuba Customs

Cuba customs Passing Cuban customs Your first introduction to Cuba is the long waiting line at customs.  A whole battery of austere looking custom officials checks every passenger thoroughly.  Until he or she is satisfied the gray door to Cuba remains locked.  You have to take your glasses off, put them back on and take […]

Casa Particular Cuba

Casa Particular in Cuba A casa particular is the official Bed and Breakfast in Cuba. They are often referred to as ‘sleeping in the houses of real Cubans’. This is a euphemism. Most owners of the Casas are social upper-class, party members and relatively rich. The real Cuban cleans and cooks at your Casa Particular […]

Black market

Por la esquerda… (Black market) The Cuban economy operates on a significant scale of informality, comprising approximately 90% of its overall economy. While official channels offer limited goods, the black market serves as a crucial source for acquiring a wide range of products. This dynamic often leads to a misconception among tourists when considering the […]

Trinidad

Must see Trinidad Last update May 2018 Although it’s one of the most touristic towns in Cuba, Trinidad is a must see! Every day the tour buses arrive to spit out the tourist from the all-inclusive resorts. Trinidad after 5 They walk around all day and are off again to their hotels around 5. That’s […]