Cuba’s cigars, along with cool ‘50s cars, amazing music and tantalising architecture, are an icon of the nation. But there’s more to the often elaborately patterned, brightly coloured bands that ring each cigar than just decoration… Cuba has been heralded as making the finest cigars in the world for centuries. Its rich, dark volcanic soil, … Read more
Naturally photogenic, openly friendly and one of the safest destinations we’ve visited, Cuba is a photographer’s dream. Here are some of Christina’s favourite shots from Cuba, plus our 5 top tips for taking photos in Cuba too. Cuba’s fascinating cultural make-up, its political stance and its recent history has made this Caribbean island nation a … Read more
Cuba is an amazing honeymoon destination if you’re looking to create memories around one of the most special moments in your life with your partner. The biggest island in the Caribbean has become much easier to travel to, and its wealth of culture, history and music is the perfect way to celebrate romance. Here’s how … Read more
Riding a horse through Cuba’s revered tobacco fields whilst smoking a cigar has to be one of my all-time best travel memories. But there’s more to it than that. Seeing these parts of Cuba you can only get to on horseback is truly a great experience. There’s so much more to Cuba than the populous … Read more
Everyone knows that Cuba’s most famous product is its cigars. But not many know how Cuban cigars are made. Crafting a perfect cigar is an artform, but to see it done, you have to visit a cigar factory in Cuba. The words ‘Cuban’ and ‘cigar’ go together so naturally, don’t they? It’s the perfect collocation. … Read more
Miami, Florida is only 90 miles from Cuba’s coast. Being the closest American city to Cuba, it makes sense that the people who made the move Stateside have developed a Little Havana of their own there. But how similar is Miami’s version of Cuba’s capital to the real thing? Thanks to its significant Cuban expat … Read more
Buying a real Cuban cigar should be a lot of fun – especially when you’re in Cuba. But it’s so important to know how to spot a fake cigar. Here are our tips on spotting fake cigars. Cuban cigars are the best cigars in the world. To quote a Cuban cigar expert we talked to … Read more
We always love to hear from people who love to travel. And when those people are – like us – travelling together with the one they love, we are even more excited. Talking travel with likeminded wanderers is one of our favourite things. So you can imagine how we felt when Tiarra and Chris from … Read more
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 food scene. 4 years later, we’ve come back to see if our favourite travel destination has lifted its game at the dinner table. Graced with so many attributes that make it … Read more
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 and piped round its stunning countryside are some of the most exquisite beaches in the world. On our journey through Cuba, we’ve taken a bit of time out to relax and … Read more