Learning some Spanish before traveling to Cuba will greatly enhance your experience by exposing you to aspects of Cuban culture that you would otherwise miss if you could not communicate directly with Cuban people. Poetry contains essential elements of culture and lots of vocabulary that is likely missing in structured language learning tools. Plus, encoding … Read more
On April 21, three US federal agencies and the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities announced a number of agreements that create arts and cultural collaborations between US and Cuban scholars, artists, public agencies, and institutions. These agreements will, in the words of First Lady Michelle Obama, “highlight the commonalities that unite all … Read more
A US government cultural mission to Cuba is planned for April 18-21, 2016, less than a month after President Obama’s visit to the island nation. The President described his trip as extending the hand of friendship to the Cuban people, and this delegation, including some of America’s most distinguished writers, artists, musicians, as well as … Read more
By the Cuba Journal staff It’s one of the biggest reasons to travel to Cuba: the country’s fascinating mix of cultures. And chief among them is Cuba’s varied, rich Afro-Cuban culture — and now there’s a new way to experience it. Central Holidays is now offering Afro-Cubanismo, a 10-day, nine-night program that gives visitors access to … Read more
Drag racing in Cuba By the Cuba Journal staff It’s one of the signature symbols of Cuba – the old, repurposed, rehabilitated American car from the 1940s and 1950s. For years, these cars have been used for something more than just transportation, though — they’ve been used for drag racing. That’s the subject of a new … Read more
by Cuba Journal staff Cuba Revealed offers a high touch Cuba travel experience for those seeking a journey that combines culture, education and no hassles. For $5,800, travelers will enjoy university professors, artists, musicians and organic farmers – in addition to bed and breakfast accommodations at various places around the island nation. Fees include air … Read more
