Cubans generally want EUROS or AMERICAN DOLLARS, so bring EUROS or DOLLARS in cash to pay for Casas, tourist services, restaurants, taxis and Cuban experiences with Experience the Real Cuba etc. Cubans will also accept POUND STERLING and some other hard currencies, but EUROS are their preferred currency. WHY DO CUBANS WANT EUROS? Cuban business owners favour EUROS over the Cuban Peso (CUP) or also known as Moneda Nacional (MN) because they need EUROS when buying supplies to run their businesses. They can not use CUP. WHY DON’T CUBANS WANT CUP IN CUBA? CUP is a complicated currency and has ve ..read more

WHATSAPP IN CUBA Yes. It is possible to use WhatsApp in Cuba.  Make sure you download the WhatsApp app onto your phone before you leave your home country as it is difficult to download in Cuba, especially if you have an iPhone. You can not access the Apple App store in Cuba unless you use a VPN. I like using WhatsApp in Cuba to keep in touch with friends outside of Cuba. The best way to use WhatsApp in Cuba is to connect onto the internet long enough for you to receive your messages. I then disconnect, listen and read my messages on WhatsApp, reply to them all while I am offline, both text ..read more

Whilst exploring the colourful cobbled streets of Trinidad’s UNESCO historical centre you will find an explosion of craft and art shops featuring inexpensive and attractive reproduced paintings and prints. These good quality prints are ideal as Cuban souvenirs and gifts; however, Trinidad is home to many extremely talented artists creating original and high-quality artwork and it can be a challenge finding their galleries. Here is a selection of art galleries, in Trinidad declared a World Craft City in 2018, you should make an effort to visit while you are in Trinidad, Cuba: 1.       RAMS ..read more

You can see why Trinidad was declared World Craft City in 2018, it is a city rich in tradition, legends, history, culture, architecture and is surrounded by natural beauty; beaches, mountains and valleys. Check out why Trinidad has captured the heart of many travellers and has become a firm favourite of mine and everybody that visits us in Trinidad: 1. TRINIDAD HISTORICAL CENTRE Trinidad, located on the central south cost of Cuba, is one of the best-preserved colonial cities in the Americas; declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. It never fails to amaze me, I love walking around ..read more