Lucy Hart
Backpacking Cuba in 2 Weeks
A sample itinerary for travelling round Cuba for two weeks including travel times, activity ideas, and even a bit of beach time
Living in Cuba
Many fantasise about moving to Cuba and may not realise that living there compared with a few weeks backpacking is a whole different story.
Top 10 Hiking Spots in Cuba
Cuba is just as diverse when it comes to the landscape as it is in culture and history, and offers a wide range of trekking experiences for both the novice and more advanced hiker.
Camping in Cuba
Casas particulares are the norm for most budget travellers, but if you want to make it even cheaper and add some more adventure to your trip, bring a tent!
Che Guevara – A little about the Cuban hero
Backpackers to Cuba may want to get their facts straight before jumping on the Che loving bandwagon; there’s certainly more to the rebellious young leader than first meets the eye
Top 10 Reasons for Backpackers to Visit Trinidad
The colourful town of Trinidad will blow travellers away with its colonial charm but there’s much more to do than just wandering around those pretty cobbled streets.
Top 10 Tips for Backpacking Cuba on a Budget
Depending on how you travel, Cuba can be a very expensive country, but with a few pointers in the right direction you can learn how to make your money stretch.
Top 10 Reasons for Backpackers to Visit Viñales
Friendly people, unique scenery, and lively nightlife are just some of the reason travellers will fall in love with Viñales.
Transport in Cuba – Top 10 Tips for Backpackers
Cuba is not as easy as some countries to travel around, but sometimes that is half the fun. Here are a few tips to try and keep travellers prepared for what they’re letting themselves in for when using public transport.
Why Cuba Backpackers need Persistence and Flexibility
We expected public transport in Cuba to be a little unreliable and tricky to figure out. But on our first day trying to leave Havana, we managed to spend a whole morning ending up exactly where we started!