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  • Jeremy John
  • Sep 17, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Architecture, Cuba, Nature, Places
Cuba's tentative UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cuba's tentative UNESCO World Heritage Sites

  • Havana qqqq, Cuba

There are currently three sites that have been placed on the Tentative List for UNESCO to consider becoming World Heritage Sites. Here I will briefly explore the three places that are on this list, all of which have a strong claim to become UNESCO World Heritage Sites


  • Jeremy John
  • Sep 22, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Camaguey, Cienfuegos, Cuba, Old Havana, Places, Trinidad, Vinales
Cuba's nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cuba's nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites

  • Havana qqqq, Cuba

Cuba is home to a staggering nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the fifth-highest number in Latin America. A trip to Cuba, then, is not only an opportunity to get some sun and relaxation, but also to experience some of the world’s most amazing treasures. The nine sites in Cuba are distributed across the island, seven of them were chosen for their cultural significance, two more for their natural significance.


  • Jeremy John
  • Sep 08, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Art, FAC, Galleries, Havana, Places
Ten enchanting art galleries in Havana

Ten enchanting art galleries in Havana

  • Havana qqqq, Havana

Art is everywhere in Havana. You can see intriguing works in many different settings. Street murals can be found all over the city, using a variety of styles and themes. Many bars and cafes display artworks on their walls. Furthermore, you might also encounter artistic works in people’s houses, especially if you are staying in a Casa Particular.


  • Jeremy John
  • Sep 03, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Cuba, Havana, Hotels
Five fantastic old hotels in Havana

Five fantastic old hotels in Havana

  • Havana qqqq, Havana

From grandiose palatial hotels to quaint architectural treasures that feel well suited for James Bond, Havana's hotels never fail to charm visitors to the city. See our top choices.


  • Jeremy John
  • Sep 04, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Experiences, Havana, History, Museums
Parque Morro-Cabaña: Why Havana's eastern fortresses are well worth a visit

Parque Morro-Cabaña: Why Havana's eastern fortresses are well worth a visit

  • Havana qqqq, Havana

Get yourself over to the other side of Havana Bay and prepare to be amazed - these historic fortresses provide visitors with amazing views and plenty of intrigues. Have a look and get to know these amazing places.



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Why Cuba is the best holiday destination to escape to right now

Escaping to Caribbean warmth and sunkissed beaches in Cuba is not only possible but one of the safest tropical dreams that you can make come true now, right now, even amid COVID-19 restrictions. Included in the UK travel corridor and supported by a number of airlines and hotel chains guaranteeing the safety of travellers with a set of sanitary measures, here we illustrate the ways that a Cuba holiday right now is among the best decisions you could make.

Jeremy John

The Father of the Homeland - Ten fun facts about Carlos Manuel de Cespedes

During your stay in Cuba, you're bound to see the name 'Cespedes', be it on a street name, a park or a building. Find out more about this Cuban national hero.

Jeremy John

Was The Queen's Gambit inspired by Cuba's Maria Teresa Mora?

The new series about a chess prodigy has got people discussing which women chess players might have influenced the story. Could it have been a Cuban? Read on to find out.

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Cuba: A Sweet Potato Paradise! Seven Fun Facts

Sweet potatoes have become increasingly popular in the UK in recent years. Sales have been rising alongside trends in healthy eating and plant-based diets. In Cuba, sweet potatoes have been grown and eaten for millennia and can be found across the island, everywhere from restaurants to food markets.