
I read a lot for fun and I always diligently pour over guidebooks before a trip, but I’ve never made much effort to read fiction or memoirs set in a destination before a trip. That’s something I’ve been meaning to … Continue reading
I read a lot for fun and I always diligently pour over guidebooks before a trip, but I’ve never made much effort to read fiction or memoirs set in a destination before a trip. That’s something I’ve been meaning to … Continue reading
Although I’m a huge fan of the Cuban food I’ve had in the US, I knew from my pre-trip reading not to expect much from the food in Cuba. Things have improved a lot since the days of dramatic food … Continue reading
Cuba is less than 100 miles off the southern coast of Florida, but I felt more culture shock there than just about anywhere else I’ve been. It wasn’t just that visiting Havana is a lot like being transported in time, … Continue reading