At first, I felt that my right thigh was burning, and then the sensation and pain progressively intensified. I had to run back into the water to cool off my irritated skin. The chilly water soothed my pain a little but didn’t stop those disgusting, swollen rashes spreading over my leg. That’s the time I … Continue reading I thought I Might Lose My Leg in Cuba
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Trinidad: How to Be Friends with Cubans?
Many have said that to get to know a city on a deeper level, one should make friends with the locals. But it’s not easy for everybody, especially for those who are brought up in a society that's brainwashed with the idea that strangers are not to be trusted. Even for a rebel like me, … Continue reading Trinidad: How to Be Friends with Cubans?
Cienfuegos: A Cuban Town with French Air
When planning my trip to Cuba, I spent a lot of time thinking how much time I should allocate to Cienfuegos as many online reviews labeled it as a boring city that could be explored within a few hours. Considering it’s a 4.5-hour drive from Havana, I decided to stay for a day and a … Continue reading Cienfuegos: A Cuban Town with French Air
Viñales: Visit Cuban Attractions on Two Wheels
“How much do they charge you?” the Hungarian couple sitting at the back of the car asked when the driver got out to look for another passenger. “20CUC. How about you?” I replied. “Don’t mention it. They ripped us off and we’ve changed cars several times already.” Before they finished the story, a French girl … Continue reading Viñales: Visit Cuban Attractions on Two Wheels
Havana, ooh na-na: First Day in Cuba
What do you think about the idea of traveling alone in Cuba? I believed it'd be an exciting adventure until the day before my departure; I started questioning if I was out of my mind. Where did my courage come from when I decided to be on my own for 13 days on a far-flung … Continue reading Havana, ooh na-na: First Day in Cuba
Crystal on the journey 