Havana has not one but TWO zoos! Who knew? One Sunday afternoon, we decided that it was time to find out what they were like. Zoológico de La Habana First stop, the Zoo of Havana, situated opposite the Viazul bus station. After paying our entry fee of 3cup (for local people – about 15 […]
A city with none of the usual defining features of a desirable Cuban destination: no beach, no sea wall, fewer vintage cars and less salsa music. And yet, Camagüey is one of my favourite places in Cuba. When friends have come to visit, they always seem to love it too. Here’s five of the reasons […]
One of the most common questions people asked when I told them I was moving to Cuba was this: ‘What’s the food going to be like?’. Years of the embargo, overpriced imports, scores of tourists frequenting the all-inclusive resorts where the food is not always fabulous, ubiquitous pizza shops where your choice is ham, or […]
Hello! I’m Bethan and I will be guest writing for Joanna about learning to live in Cuba. After visiting the island several times, I moved here for good in August 2017, firstly for love (of course) and secondly to start work at an International School. I now live with boyfriend Danny in Miramar, an area […]