Very crazy. This keeps coming up lately. People often come to me thinking that going to Cuba is way easier than it is. So I’m posting about it again. (I wrote a few months ago on similar themes: Traveling to Cuba These Days.) Here’s the deal: This is a tricky time to visit Cuba. Too many people are trying to go, Cuba is over capacity,…
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I constantly hear people confused about the changing relationship between the U.S. and Cuba… and what that means for us as travelers. So here’s a rundown of what’s changed and what hasn’t. Also, my next post will explore options for private trips to Cuba. So if that might interest you, stay tuned! What’s legal New embassy or no new embassy, not much has changed for…
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The best travel experiences aren’t always the most unusual…
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One of my secrets to a meaningful travel experience…
Read MoreI’ve never been robbed, but I know it can happen. I talked a little about this in the Travel Tips Roundup. Here’s what I said: So here are some tips on not getting robbed. And more tips on not getting robbed. Everyone has their own favorite strategies. I’ll write mine up at some point. But my basics are to keep cash in multiple pockets, so…
Read MoreIn Puerto Rico, a lot changes depending on when in the year you’re there…
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Today we’re bringing you a roundup of travel tips from across the web. Enjoy!
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It’s really two questions in one… and this post answers both!
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I want to give a little attention to the idea of culturally sustainable tourism. Tourism can be culturally destructive. We all know what a tourist trap feels like – an area that’s adapted itself to tourists so much, the original culture no longer dominates. A tour director friend describes it as, “genetically modified to appeal to tourists.” Generally, you see cultural destruction on a grand…
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