Tag: cuba

Our 15 day Cuba Itinerary – Video

We knew our time on the island was not going to be enough. It was my first time back, and spending time with my family was our number one priority. It was also my hubby’s first time in Cuba. With this in mind, we knew we had to come up with a good itinerary that covered highlights, memories and family. Havana, Guantanamo, Varadero, and Pinar […]

How we got from Havana to Guantanamo, Cuba

Havana – Guantanamo by Bus The bus goes from Havana to Baracoa making a stop in Guantanamo, where I am originally from. ( I get asked if I am from the US base and if I was raised in a jail often….no.) Guantanamo is a proper province in Cuba, and I was born in the small town of Espana Chiquita and so has everyone in […]

Como ir de la Habana a Guantanamo en Autobus

Habana – Guantanamo en Autobus El autobús va desde La Habana a Baracoa haciendo una parada en Guantánamo, de donde soy originalmente. (Me preguntan si soy de la base estadounidense y si me criaron en una cárcel a menudo … no.) Guantánamo es una provincia propia de Cuba y nací en la pequeña ciudad de Espana Chiquita, y mi familia es de ahi, hace ya […]

De la Habana a Pinar del Rio- CUBA

Habana a Vinales, Pinar del Rio Estar en Cuba por primera vez en 18 años fue algo increíble. Nunca pensé tener tanta connection con mi familia, hasta los que nunca había conocido. Tuve el gusto de conocer a mis primitos que nacieron después de yo haberme ido de la isla y también de pasar tiempo en el pueblo de España Chiquita en Guantanamo, donde yo nací. […]

Havana to Vinales… amazing CUBA

Havana to Vinales Going home for the first time in 18 years was magical to say the least. Spending so much time with my family was so much fun, and it was incredible seeing how we still have such a deep connection even after all these years. I got to know my little nieces and nephews that were born after I left, and I also […]

The way back home

It’s been 18 years since I was last home. This October 6th, for the first time since I left, I will be visiting Cuba 🤩😍😅😄🙃😩😳😬—> these are real emotions I feel! In all honesty, it’s a scary time. I remember Cuba with the eyes of a child. I remember the heavy rains of May, and climbing on the many trees in my backyard. Memories of […]