Curious Facts From a Rum and Cigar Tour in Cuba
When you take a rum and cigar tour in Cuba, it feels like taking a step back in time. Sure, everyone says that about…
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Che Guevara and the Universal Language of Lust
Cuban revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara, legend and icon, was a mango. The three of us enthusiastically agreed on that. Our guide on a private tour…
The Colourful Town in Cuba You Probably Haven’t Heard Of (Yet)
You may have heard about the town of Trinidad in Cuba, but chances are you haven't heard about Remedios. Trinidad is a tourist hotspot and…
How To Plan The Perfect Do-Nothing Beach Vacation
Once in awhile, we all need to plan the perfect beach vacation so we can take time out and do nothing. I'm talking about a…
That Time I Rode a Horse to the Top of a Volcano in Ecuador
Oh, to be a chagras - riding the range as a cowboy in the highlands of Ecuador. So named by the Spanish conquistadors, the…
Favourite Moments From My Visit to Trinidad and Tobago
I arrived at the airport in Trinidad to the sound of the steel pan and a breakfast consisting of a curried chickpea sandwich known as…
Photos of the Week: People Watching in Cuba
I was looking for a baseball game. Well, anything really, to take me beyond the throngs of tourists in old Havana and Trinidad. Something that…
Glimpses of Two Unique Heritage Cities in Cuba
I did something in Cuba I rarely do. I booked a bus tour. As a Canadian, I've visited Cuba several times, but I had yet…
8 Photos That Will Make You Want To Tour Trinidad’s North Coast
Breathtaking Caribbean beaches. Lush coastal and mountain vistas. Deep fried food. You want to tour Trinidad's North Coast already, don't you? It has all…
The Beautiful Blues of Varadero, Cuba
Much has been written about Varadero beach in Cuba: That it's not the "real Cuba". That it's too touristy. That it's one of the most…
Photo of the Week: Smokin’ in Havana
I rarely pay people to pose for photos. But in Havana, Cuba, these cigar-smoking women are icons - - it's a shot I couldn't resist.…
The Nylon Pool: Is the Fountain of Youth in Tobago?
Explorers and Hollywood stars alike have been searching for the fountain of youth since the beginning of time. Little did they know that it's been…