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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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Mastering Currency: How to Exchange Your Money in Argentina
The currency in Argentina and how to exchange money in Argentina are some of the most confusing things for foreigners visiting or living in the country. The Argentine currency, the Argentine peso, is very unstable. Its value compared to the American dollar changes a lot – and mostly its value is going down! When the Argentine peso is depreciating (i.e. decreasing its price compared to other currencies), it means that you can buy the same amount of Argentine pesos for a smaller amount of your own currency. To complicate things, even more, currently, there is a dual exchange rate on the Argentine peso. There are two operating exchange rates; the…
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Public Transportation Guide: How to Take the Bus in Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires, the public bus net covers the city extensively in a complex (and at most times almost incomprehensive) net of 180 different bus lines. Each different line can be differentiated by its number and color. They are colorful and noisy… but also super useful for getting around Buenos Aires. At first, the public buses can be challenging to use. But then you first figure them out, they will get you almost anywhere in the city. To help you get started, I have gathered all my best tips, tricks, and insides after almost 4 years of living in Buenos Aires. I hope this post will help you get more comfortable…
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A Guide to Currency Exchange Rates in Argentina (UPDATED 2023)
Currency exchange rates are on everybody’s lips in Argentina. You don’t have to spend a long time in Argentina before you realize that. The Argentine peso’s rate compared to the American dollar is a topic of small talk in the street and very frequently discussed in the Argentine media too. Since 2019, the Argentine peso’s exchange rate to the American dollar has been even more confusing since a parallel official and unofficial exchange rate system was installed. This means that there are actually two exchange rates to keep track of. And the difference between them can get as high as 50%. But what does all this mean? Why is it…
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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…
