Cuba is equal parts frustrating and fascinating. The colors of the houses are so vibrant, especially contrasted with the shiny and meticulously kept up cars.
There’s a charming old-fashioned vibe to the country. Many say visiting Cuba is a bit like traveling back in time. But underneath the vintage veneer, you can sneak a peek at the hard realities of life in Cuba at this pivotal juncture between the Castro era and whatever comes next.
If you haven’t yet read my article called “10 Quirks You Won’t Understand Until You Travel to Cuba” – that’s a great place to start understanding the realities of life in Cuba, just 50 miles yet somehow 70 years away from mainland, mainstream America. Or if you just wanna peruse some pretty pictures sprinkled with some random Cuba facts, I’ve got you covered here, too!
Curious about how to legally travel to Cuba as an American? Check out this post.
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Allison Green is a former teacher who has been travel blogging since 2016. She has a Masters in Teaching and a B.A. in English and Creative Writing. Her blog posts merge her background as an educator with her experience traveling to 70+ countries to encourage ethical, meaningful travel. She has been a speaker at the World Travel Writers Conference and her writing, photography, and podcasting work has appeared in National Geographic, CNN Arabic, CBC Canada, and Forbes, amongst others. Now a full-time traveler, she has lived in Prague, Sofia, New York City, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
2 thoughts on “Cars, Casas, and Charisma: Life in Cuba Through Pictures”
These are stunning! I was actually born in Cuba, but I haven’t been back since I was a child. These pictures give me so much nostalgia.
Oh wow so cool! I bet you have so many interesting memories from those times – it must have been a whole different world. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos and the story, and hope you get to go back soon and see it again <3 Thanks for dropping by to comment!
These are stunning! I was actually born in Cuba, but I haven’t been back since I was a child. These pictures give me so much nostalgia.
Oh wow so cool! I bet you have so many interesting memories from those times – it must have been a whole different world. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos and the story, and hope you get to go back soon and see it again <3 Thanks for dropping by to comment!