It all started with a bus ride to a parking lot in Varadero, vacant except for a fleet of Jeeps. Well, to be honest, they weren’t Jeeps— they were Chinese knock-offs called BAIC Beijing Jeep 40 SUVs. We were lucky to be a group of 5, because groups of three or smaller got stuck with […]
Archives for March 2017
10 Phrases You Need to Know Before You Visit Newfoundland
Most Canadians are aware that Newfoundlanders have a thick, unusual dialect filled with nonsense words and silly expressions. ‘Newfienese,’ as some people call it. If you’re planning a trip to our beautiful province anytime soon, it would be helpful to get used to the slang terms that we use on a daily basis. Listed below are phrases […]
Hotel Review: Ocean Vista Azul Varadero
I am often stumped about how to start articles like this so I will give you the bottom line up front: Ocean Vista Azul Varadero was everything I expected and more. Our dedicated readers will already know that Linds stayed at Ocean Varadero El Patriarca back in December. You can see her article about that […]
Caribbean Style Guide: My Favourite Outfits from Cuba
One of the biggest dilemmas when preparing for vacation: what clothes should I pack? That’s a tough one, no doubt about it. To help you out a little bit, I’ve outlined my staples for a Caribbean vacation based on what I like to wear and what I’ve noticed has been trending lately. This guide is […]
Snapshots of Cuba, Part 2
I would like to share some of my favorite shots from my recent adventures in the beautiful country of Cuba. These snaps mainly highlight the architecture of Havana, which absolutely blew my mind- Havana is a photographer’s dream! Hope you enjoy, xoxo- char We visited Havana on a private tour that we booked with Havana60. […]
