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If you would like a more local experience you can rent a house through AirbnB. We rented a house called “Hostal Calis Habana” the house has 7 rooms: 4 with king sized beds and 3 with 10 single beds. The house was clean and ready for us. Unfortunately, we didn’t like the location and area around the house, and there was no internet (which we weren’t informed about before we came.) So we decided to move to the hotel. Total cost for the whole house for 4 days was 2179.38 USD. Ev

We stopped for a beer on our way from the Flea market to Old Havana. We were walking past and got caught up by the live band playing so well. A great place for the best of Cuba’s music. Also, good food value and a place to smoke Cuban cigars. Nice and friendly with outstanding music right by the cruise ship dock. We were treated to some excellent mojitos that cost only $5.00. You can tell this was an old-school style place when Hemingway, Brando and Errol Flynn were pouring b

This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend and it was a fantastic recommendation. There are 2 restaurants: one in Bogota and another one outside the town. I didn’t have much time so I chose to go to the one in the city. Each floor has a different name and decoration connected to: Hell (Infierno), Earth (Tierra) or sky (Cielo). Our table was in the Earth section. The menu is huge and very colorful so there are many options to choose from. I recommend ordering different

If you find a few moments during the day, make sure to stop for a drink at the La Bodeguita del Medio which, as well as El Floridita, is known to be one of Hemingway’s favorite spots. La Bodeguita del Medio is a bar in Old Havana where Hemingway drank his mojitos. It is an authentic small bar with great bartenders and a restaurant in the back. They are known for their Mojitos, but compared to Floridita this place has more charm. The whole bar is very unique as is covered by e

You probably won’t find your favorite brands or high-end stores in Cuba, and that’s exactly why you should go shopping there. For people wanting to leave Cuba with a one-of-a-kind souvenir, “Almacenes San José” is definitely worth a visit. Located in a large two-part warehouse, this market features the work of hundreds of Cuban artists. It’s the perfect market to buy original paintings, pictures and handmade jewelry. It has a one-of-a-kind, cultural experience. Na Kubie ciężk

Obviously, we wanted to go see a concert that would give us a very local immersion of Cuban music, Buena Vista Social Club being one of the most famous Cuban projects ever assembled. In the end, we were actually disappointed. It was a very touristy attraction. There were too little Buena Vista Social Club songs played, the performers wasted time asking where people were from instead of immersing us in their culture much more. It felt more like a promotional tourist show rathe

Tropicana is the oldest and most colorful show under the bare sky. It is definitely the most beautiful show we experienced. You can see various types of dancing with absolutely incredible dancers and vocalists. As the area is very big, it is a better idea to purchase more premium location seats (95 CUC per person). Anyway, remember to arrive earlier to get a better table. The location is around 20 minute’s drive by car from the city center and It’s worth to reserve the old Cu

This was definitely one of the most interesting activities we experienced during our stay. When walking inside you go back in time to the most casual and simple ways of running a factory established in mid 19th century. The factory has four floors, each level responsible for a different part of the cigar making process. You get to experience and be told exactly how each cigar is made, and how the process differs according to the cigar type. We learned about the origin of some

A great show at the Hotel Nacional de Cuba. It is the oldest and the most famous hotel in the city. The show, which was cabaret style, tells the story of Cuba through dancing and singing. In order to get better seats, book the show with dinner included. However, do not expect incredible food. The price for the show with dinner included is 65 CUC per person and without dinner 30-40 CUC. Another fantastic show worth to see is Tropicana. Fantastyczne przedstawienie w Hotelu Naci

Our trip to Jamaica for 14 days (For more details see separate posts): What to do in Jamaica. · Mayfield Falls; · Catamaran Cruise; · Luminous Lagoon; · ATV Tour; · Horse riding; · Tryall Club New Year’s Celebaration; · Appleton Estate tour; · Black River Safari; · Glass Bottom Boat; · Golf at Tryall Club; · Tryall Waterwheel; Where to eat in Jamaica · Reggae Dinner at Tryall Club. · Marguerites Seafood by the Sea Restaurant. · Beach BBQ at Tryall Club. · Sugar Mill. · Rockho

We went to The Nelson Cottage by High West for dinner. We could choose two sittings at 5.30 or 8.30pm. The restaurant is very small, and can squeeze in 70 people and offers a prix-fixe menu created weekly by the chef “featuring the best of what Utah has to offer”. There is a wine list available by the glass or bottle and a small selection of international beers. There is option to order Whiskey Pairing which goes well with served food. When you arrive, you will be seated at

We popped in at lunch at No Name Saloon and it was super busy. Luckily, we grabbed a table on the first floor! Excellent Chicken wings and probably the Best Buffalo Sliders we have ever had. Very good and quick service. The Bar has fantastic lively, happy, and casual atmosphere. There are big screens to watch sport events. I loved the interior design full of historical paraphernalia covering the walls and hanging from the ceiling (see my photos). Pricing was fairer than most