Havana can be an expensive city for tourists, mostly because of Cuba’s dual currency system. They use CUC, which is tied to the US dollar for most things tourists would buy–hotels, museum fees, some restaurants, alcohol, etc.–but you can save a lot of money by living like a local and using, when possible, the currency the locals use, moneda nacional (MN). Here are the ten … Continue reading 10 Free & Cheap Havana, Cuba Attractions
Here’s a quick lineup of my seven favorite museums of the ones I visited in Havana, Cuba! I’ve included collage images of each of the museums as well as a description of what each offers. Hopefully it will provide inspiration for your trip to Havana! 1. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes – Cubano I loved this museum! There’s some really gorgeous art here, and it’s … Continue reading 7 Awesome Museums in Havana, Cuba
Just the other day a friend of mine came up to me. “You travel a lot, right?” she asked. I laughed, and said that I do. She was looking to put together a gift for her boyfriend–they’re planning to go to Scotland and she wanted to get him some sort of travel kit as a gift. She said all the Pinterest lists just showed how to … Continue reading 10 Travel Accessories I Actually Use
Currently I’m sitting in MIA waiting for my flight to Havana, Cuba, which takes off in a little over an hour. Before I head to the land of cigars, salsa music, classic American cars and uncertain internet, I thought I’d quickly write about my time in Miami before I forget the details in the undoubtedly fun and colorful blur that my month in Cuba will … Continue reading 24 Hours in Miami
A quick list of seven things to keep in mind while planning your trip to the ‘Isle of Enchantment’! 1. It’s a US Territory If you’re planning a trip to the Island of Enchantment, you probably already know this, but it merits pointing out again. This makes it so easy for US citizens to travel there–no passport necessary, no worrying about money conversions when buying stuff, … Continue reading Know Before You Go: Puerto Rico
In honor of Women’s History Month this year, I decided to compile a list of inspiring quotes from female explorers and adventurers from history. I’ve finally finished and the month of March is almost over. It took a lot longer than I thought–I’d planned on doing 10 or 12 quotes but then I kept finding more fascinating women, and I finally had to stop at … Continue reading Inspiring Quotes from 30 Female Explorers and Adventurers