Why we owe Cuba an apology
Cuba ticks so many boxes on an intrepid traveller’s list, but there’s one shortcoming we noticed the first time we visited in 2014: Cuba’s…
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How to ride a San Francisco streetcar without the queues
San Francisco streetcars – the little trams that run up and down SF’s famous hilled streets – are an icon of the city. But…
Is Croatia as good as everyone says? What to do with a week in Istria
Croatia has become a real hotspot for tourism in recent years. Its dramatic coastline, crystal waters and a relatively cheap economy has pushed Croatia…
How we get through airport security as quickly as possible
Airport security – that final barrier to airport freedom – can cause horrible hold-ups if you’re not ready. You can even cop a hefty…
Miami snapshot – a quick guide to Miami, FL
Miami, Florida: beach clubs, skyscrapers and sunsets over the Caribbean. Down in the Magic City, the sway of the tropics fills the streets. Bars…
Paradise in Cuba – what to expect on Cayo Levisa
With all the politics, its unique, fascinating history and incredible architecture, it’s easy to forget that Cuba is a Caribbean island. Outside its cities…
Why you need to go to Vinales, Cuba. Now!
Revisiting Viñales in Cuba’s west is something we’ve been looking forward to pretty much since we left the first time. Now we’re back and…
5 ways Cuba has changed since Obama – our return to Havana
Cuba has undergone enormous change and development over the past few years. Supercharged evolution following decades of barely any progress threatens to throw the…
Toronto’s food and street art keeps us warm
As we move through the gears on our trip and the pace quickens, we find ourselves whisked along by our own itinerary. It feels like…
SoCal so good – next stop San Diego
Leaving San Francisco sunny and shining was pretty hard to do, but we’ve swapped it out for somewhere even sunnier. We’re in San Diego…