A country of extreme idiosyncrasies, and an infectious passion and friendliness unlike any other country I’ve visited, Cuba is easily one of my favourite travel destinations in the world. While the country receives an increasing amount of curious visitors, most never leave Cuba’s captivating, chaotic capital Havana. Trinidad – Cuba’s second most visited city –…
15 of the most beautiful places to visit in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is an island nation located in the heart of the Caribbean. The country is administered by the United States and consists of flavours of both the US and its Spanish colonial past. With a casual island vibe and stunning scenery, it makes a delectable travel destination with paradise-like beaches and pretty built up…
How to live like a local in Cuba: 10 authentic Havana experiences
The moment you arrive in Havana you’ll realise there’s lots to take in. So if you want to get off the beaten path and uncover the true heartbeat of Cuba’s capital, you’d do well to take these tips from those who know and love the city such as the people running the Havana Cultura project….
12 amazing things to do in Havana, Cuba
Cuba is one of the most unique and exciting travel destinations on the planet. Known for its beautiful beaches, rolling mountains and of course….its cigars and rum. Havana….
6 reasons why you should take a Caribbean holiday during the summer
Whether you are searching for Jamaica vacations or Aruba vacations, the price for Caribbean vacations are much more budget friendly during the summer….
Competition: win a trip to Cuba worth €5,000!
Having just got back from Cuba we can safely say the land of rum, salsa and endless sunshine is one of the most exciting travel destinations in the world. It lived up every expectation, especially its capital Havana – a place known for its crumbling colonial mansions, 1950s time-warp style and friendly music loving residents (and yes people really do dance on the street)…
In BIG pictures: a journey through Cuba
Cuba had been at the top of my travel bucket list for years (I blame Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights) and last month I finally got to fulfil my dream spending two weeks travelling through the land of salsa, rum and endless Caribbean sunshine….
Top 10 best Caribbean beaches to suit all tastes
Travellers vacationing in the Caribbean flock to tropical destinations with a common goal: To soak up as much sunshine as possible. Known for their immaculate sandbanks and crystalline waters, the beaches in the Caribbean are a main attraction for island visitors. With thousands of beaches to choose from…
Discovering Grand Cayman, Caribbean – turtles, pirates and a hurricane aftermath
My trip to Grand Cayman coincided with the fun, colourful but slightly surreal Pirate festival and also the very surreal aftermath of the unforgiving hurricane Ivan. Despite the devastation I was struck by the deep warmth and friendliness of the islanders and also how they pulled together…