HumansofHavana.com is a photoblog about Cuban people with the same aspirations as the hugely popular HumansofNewYork.com (HONY). Everyone has a story. And in Cuba’s case, a whole country has a story to tell that is like no other. The coming years will reveal a lot of visuals and narratives awaiting connection with a broader audience. … Read more
Most people tend to use the term “travel” and “tourism” interchangeably, but with Cuba’s new accessibility for Americans, it is worth a minute to consider how these two terms are actually very different in the context of many travel destinations – but more so in Cuba because of its isolation from the US and the … Read more
In December 2015, the Cuba Group of the Paris Club creditors, which includes 14 of the 19 sovereign, industrialized nations that have existing defaulted debt with Cuba, concluded terms of a restructuring. France is the largest single creditor. The US is not part of the Cuba Group of the Paris Club creditors included in this … Read more
Cuba first participated at the Olympic Games in 1900 and has sent athletes to compete in 19 of 27 Summer Olympic Games overall. Cuban athletes have won a total of 208 medals at the Summer Olympics. Cuban athletes have never participated in the Winter Olympic Games. Cuba is the most successful Olympic team (by total … Read more
Cayo Coco (or “Coco Key” in English) is an island in north central Cuba that is best known for its all-inclusive resorts. It is located in Ciego de Ávila Province and is part of a chain of islands called Jardines del Rey (“King’s Gardens”). The cay is administered by the Morón municipality and is named … Read more
Carmen Herrera finally made her first sale at 89. And now, at 101, both Carmen and her native country, Cuba, seem to be getting the attention of the world. The Cuban artist’s work can be seen at the Tate in London, MoMA in New York, and she has an exhibition coming to the Whitney Whitney … Read more
JetBlue today announced it will launch its first scheduled flights to Cuba on August 31, 2016. The airline said it is aimed at removing the high costs and complexity of travel to Cuba so that customers can instead get the most of their time visiting loved ones, arranging a unique cultural experience, taking care of … Read more
Havana Moon will premier on cinema screens across the globe for one night only on Friday, September 23. Havana Moon captures the historic concert by The Rolling Stones in Havana, Cuba. Directed by Paul Dugdale (Adele, Coldplay) this epic, record breaking concert features the hits ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’, ‘It’s Only Rock ’n Roll’, ‘Gimme Shelter’, … Read more
Cuba is among the safest places to visit in the Caribbean, and has it has a strong anti-narcotics policy. The island nation is not a major producer or consumer of illicit drugs, but its extensive shoreline and geographic location make it susceptible to narcotics smuggling operations. Drugs that enter the Cuban market are largely the … Read more
Rules for sending money to Cuba (remittances) from the US have been relaxed for many years, but only recently have packages and gifts to Cubans been possible. In March, the first direct mail from the US to Cuba officially arrived at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana. It was first flight to carry U.S. direct … Read more
