Written by Beija, age 11. The harnesses were heavy as Omar handed them back to me. I shifted. The rusty carabiners dangled against my pants as I stared back onto the Cuban jungle. Royal Palms, Tourist trees, tall pines, and towering green many others lined the ground, the thick forest floor hidden from sight. A […]
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What to Do in Havana with Kids
So, what do you do with kids in Havana? Beija and I are not always on the same page about the best activities, but it is her vacation too. Here are her approved activities for Havana with kids. I like to mix these things into our more “educational” plans for the day. Watch or Participate […]
Cuba Facebook Love
Cuba is transitioning fast with technology. And Cubans are just like the rest of us – they want to stay connected to their friends, family, and the world. In Cuba Facebook rules. Because I work closely with media and technology, I’m fascinated by how technology is being used where we travel. What are the patterns? How is it different? Traveling the country for two weeks, here are four observations that stood out for me…
La Vida Cubana: Mauricio, Nuclear Engineer
“Please, I need a favor of you: Spread the word. Talk to the people about what you saw and enjoyed in Cuba. The good and the bad. We are not perfect.” I could hear Mauricio’s impassioned tone and his easy laugh through his email this week. This was not the first time Mauricio had indicated that […]
10 Cuba Travel Tips (with kids)
Here are my top ten Cuba travel tips for your trip. I have a hundred more, but really, ten is plenty to think about at one time. In case you are a skimmer, here they are (read on for pics, details, and other top secret information): Listen to people, no really, LISTEN Bring everything you […]