According to Martín Proenza, the founder of the web-based taxi platform, YoTeLlevo, your taxi driver makes the difference in Cuba. With a surge in travelers to Cuba in recent years, it’s become more important to arrange transportation. But for travelers, getting around Havana’s 281 square miles can be a challenge as public transportation is limited … Read more
What could be better than a new and simple way to buy and sell items locally in Cuba using only mobile devices? With Cuba’s economy still heavily dependent on the central government for supplies and distribution networks, finding products and services can be difficult especially when inventories are inconsistent and fragmented. Merkat is an app … Read more
Amid the hand wringing over exactly how Cuba and the U.S. can annul a 56-year-old divorce, some magic has been happening between an island nation that punches above its weight in many arenas and a U.S.-based room rental platform with some high concept ideas about how to improve humanity. A closer look at Airbnb’s success … Read more
Flights to Cuba from the U.S. have increased dramatically in recent months, but Miami’s Little Havana still bustles with tourists mixing it up with the people, tastes and smells of the island nation. Miami is an oasis of swaying palm trees, white beaches, yachts and gigantic tour ships in the harbor, a handy monorail transit … Read more
It is no surprise that there is a rapid increase in Americans traveling to Cuba. Authoritative rankings are pouring in and they consistently rave about Cuba’s unique culture, architecture, art, music, rum, cigars, beaches and more. For example, in January 2017, U.S. travelers to Cuba totaled 43,200, a 125% increase compared to the same month … Read more
