continuation of travel blog Hi folks, if interested in a very detailed account of how I got on in cuba, please visit my blog:
http://cartside.civiblog.org/blog
and go to the Cuba section.
Viva Cuba! First of all, congratulations on your decision to visit Cuba! I'm sure you will find it a very beneficial experince. It was quite a eye opener for me.
Despite that fact that I went the more conventional route, by staying at a resort, I spent most of my days and nights exploring Santiago at my own leisure.
I would really recommend visitng Santiago, a city steeped in history and culture. Not only was this the birthplace of the revolution, but it it is also home to Son, and traditional Cuban music. It is a virtual cultural Hot-Spot, not to be missed. There is a definite charm and pulse to this city, where everyone seems to sing and dance.
What I really enjoyed about Santiago, was the fact that I was able to meet the people. Seeing as there are only few resorts on the outskirts of town, it was filled mostly with locals.
My friends and I would always end up meeting someone on the sreet that was only too happy to serve as a personal tour guide, taking us to clubs and places off the beaten track. Of course, it is only common courtesy to pay them for their help. Remember, however to exercise caution. You are always taking a risk if you put too much faith in strangers. It wasn't so bad for me because I was always with a few other people. - Jenny
Me? A thirty something teacher, project manager, human rights activist and travel enthusiast, based in Scotland, where I arrived from Germany via Spain and Ireland - not to mention all the places I visited in between.... full info
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Stefanie Bach
continuation of travel blog
Hi folks, if interested in a very detailed account of how I got on in cuba, please visit my blog: http://cartside.civiblog.org/blog and go to the Cuba section.