Cuba is a unique travel destination. Not because of Havana’s sites and sounds, not because of its pristine beaches along the coast, neither because of its natural beauty. This country is unique because of its political system, its society and the way people live now-a-days. 53 years ago, Fidel Castro … more »
Mexico City is part city, part market. Anywhere you go, there will always be someone selling something! This is particularly noticeable in the metro. One of the great things about the metro in Mexico’s capital is the symbols system they use to mark each station. Apart from naming each station, like … more »
What does Cuban food taste like? Food in Cuba has no taste! There, I said it. It sounds harsh, but it is true. I am that girl who grew up in a family where my Mom would barely put salt in the food she cooked once she had … more »
I have never really cared for fighting sports. Actually, it puzzles me that now-a-days, some fighting modalities are still so popular and people follow the careers of individuals who make a living smashing each others faces. I get that, looking back in history, fighting might have had a very important … more »
All jobs in Cuba are controlled by the government. Aside from some taxis, Casa Particulares (Cuban home stays), and Paladars (family run restaurants) you’ll rarely find someone who doesn’t work for the government. Folks in Havana sell flowers or other odds and ends to make some extra money. In a … more »
I am a fan of Airbnb. A true one. I think it’s absolutely great that someone has created a platform that allows individuals to rent out spare rooms in their homes, to budget travelers like us, seeking to mingle with what I like calling “the real people of the real … more »
Luis Miguel lives around Lagos de Montebello in Chiapas, and we found him in the street offering his services as a guide to some cave. One comes to this location to see the lakes, take a boat ride and walk around. There is no mention to such cave in the guide … more »
When one thinks of Mexican landscapes, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a dry terrain populated by cactus (thank Hollywood for that, by the way). Alternatively, one could also think about the transparent waters and white sands of the Mayan Riviera. I have written times before how … more »
Mexican Cuisine is world famous and many people appreciate its spicy and rich flavored dishes. No wonder the culinary experience was one of the highlights of our Mexican travels. Around the world, people tend to know tacos, burritos, nachos and guacamole as representative of the gastronomy of this country. I … more »
I can’t believe that after a little more than one month our stay in Mexico has come to an end! We sure made the most out of our time in Mexican lands and enjoyed such a variety of places and activities. We truly love Mexico and could even consider living … more »