#backpacking cuba

Know Before You Go Backpacking in Cuba

Backpacking in Cuba is only just starting to become popular. I’m not going to lie to you- backpacking Cuba is not as easy as travelling in other Latin American countries, so be prepared for a trip that will be different than any other Latin American country (and if you are like us, much more expensive than you anticipate). There very are limited hostels, no way to do your own cooking, practically…

10 Tips for Backpacking Cuba

1. Learn some Spanish Many people do not speak English here and your trip will be much more hassle free if you take some time to learn some Spanish. At least do yourself the service to learn some basics: where’s the washroom, how much does this cost, how do I get to, etc. You will survive if you don’t know any Spanish at all, but knowing some phrases will seriously help. 2. Bring cash Most places…

Off to Cuba for one week!! We’ll be flying into Varadero and then spending time in Havana and Vinales. Here’s my packing list: (more…)

Seven Nights in Cuba for Less Than $750

My latest time-killing hobby has been researching fares on SkyScanner. Though I’ve reached my quota of exotic destinations for the next six months, it’s still fun to look forward to what travels may come.

As I was playing around, I made an exciting discovery. You can book a flight, reserve a room, and eat seven nights in Cuba for less than $750. That made me, Scuba Steve, very happy.

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