Punkva cave – an underground boat trip
I like caves. They are not only natural wonders, whole different ecosystems with their ever-changing stalagmites, stalactites, spaghettis and collonades, and fairy-tale formations. Every time I visit a cave, I expect Snow-White and the 7 dwarfs to appear from nowhere. Visiting a cave also makes me think about how strong and consistent nature is. I […]
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Zooming our Segway Tour in Bratislava, Slovakia
I’ve watched Segway tours go by before, but never really thought about enrolling in one. They looked big, hard to maneuver and even a little dangerous for somebody a little too clumsy, but slowly a desire to try one developed. People hopping on them and cruising around looked happy and I wanted to try new […]
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Looking to the future
I should tell you now the reason I’ve not been around for more than one month. If you’ve already read my article about Havana, you might know that this time there was a pretty good reason for it. We got married! We put our horses together! We tied the knot! It is best described by […]
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Top 10 things to do in Viñales, Cuba
Every traveler getting to be Cuba will be marveled by Havana. It will be hard to take the decision to leave the big city, but once you’re ready, you should get to the countryside for a totally different vision of the country. There is no better place to experience that than Viñales. Even if you plan […]
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Quick guide to magical Havana, Cuba
I’ve long postponed writing about Havana and Viñales. Not because I didn’t love them, but they were both complex and I shied away at the thought of the massiveness of these two articles. I wanted to release them before leaving on the big trip… that, unfortunately, has already ended (more details on this later), but […]
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Travel budget for 2 weeks in Cuba in 2019
Cuba is a poor country with a lot of economic contradictions. Contrary to other countries in flagrant poorness, budget and mid-range travelers will find the island expensive. We spent two weeks in Cuba and traveled to six locations on the west half of the island. This travel budget post will outline the price of transportation, […]
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Cuba – Reflecting about its economic contradictions
Before going to Cuba, we’ve repeatedly heard how poor Cuba was and the marks that the embargo has left over the country. But what does this poorness really mean and how does it reflect over the lives of its citizens? Are the majority of Cubans miserable poor? How is the economy affected by the number […]
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Dirty Dancing in Varadero, Cuba
As soon as I entered our hotel of choice in Varadero I felt like I had been plunged directly into a scene of Dirty Dancing. I had been told previously to expect more of a 70ish atmosphere, but I did not quite realize what it meant. Lots of families, young and nice staff, everything at […]
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Best souvenirs you can buy in Cuba
[lwptoc numeration=”none” numerationSuffix=”none” title=”Best souvenirs you can buy in Cuba – Content guide” skipHeadingText=”Share this:”] Usually, we are not of those that come back with the luggage full of souvenirs, not even close. In fact, in most of our trips, we only bought the traditional magnet, some spices, tea, a pot or a keychain. The […]
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Why should you visit Cienfuegos, Cuba?
Cienfuegos is an elegant colonial town by the sea. But this is not all. Its uniqueness is given by the fact that it was settled by French immigrants, not by Spaniards. The French charm mixed with the Caribbean vibe, the Spanish influences, and the stunning sunset views are the perfect settings for some amazing moments. […]
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