Cuba
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A Traveler Guide to the Best of Cuban Music & Popular Cuban Songs
If you are traveling to Cuba and want to learn about Cuban music and popular Cuban songs, then you have come to the right place! Music is everywhere in Cuba, and it is hard not to experience Cuban music one way or the other. To help you get the most out of the experience of Cuban music and Cuban songs I have created this guide for travelers embarking on a Cuba adventure! Cuban music has something for everyone, from traditional genres like son and rumba to more contemporary styles like salsa and reggaeton. I’m no music expert (actually very far from that!). Still, during my travels to and stay in…
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25 Great Things to Do in Havana, Cuba
Cuba’s vibrant capital city, Havana, is on many travelers’ bucket lists of destinations to visit, and for a good reason! Havana is a fascinating city! The Cuban capital features beautiful colonial buildings, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a lot of fascinating history and culture… And, of course, many beautiful old vintage cars! I have traveled to Cuba twice. The first time was in 2014 when I studied Spanish for five months at the University of Havana. I have walked the dirt roads of Centro Habana, danced salsa in Vedado, taken countless local taxis, and drank mojitos on rooftops. This post is for all of you planning your first trip to…
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How to Use a Local Shared Taxi in Havana
Cuba’s properly most well-known and popular asset is the old mid-century colorful cars scrolling the streets throughout the island. A classic tourist attraction in Havana is to rent one of those iconic cars, and go for a drive on the seaside drive, el Malecón. However, cars are not only for tourists. The old 50s cars are used all around the island like a local Cuban taxi or taxis colectivos, or las máquinas as the Cubans call them. And you can easily jump on for a ride too! In this post, I explain how to use las máquinas de la Habana. Ready? Let’s go for a drive! Basics about the Local Shared Taxis in Havana…
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Popular Spanish Slang Words in Cuba for Travellers to Know
Spanish in Cuba has a lot of unique local expressions and Cuban slang. When you visit Cuba for the first time, it can be hard to make any sense of the Spanish spoken. The Cubans speak fast, cut a lot of the endings of the ends, and use a lot of local slang in their Spanish. Familiarizing yourself with basic Spanish words and local slang words can help you better understand and appreciate Cuban culture. I have traveled to Cuba twice. The first time in 2014, when I stayed for almost five months studying Spanish at the University of Havana. I ended up in so many awkward situations because I…